Morning Report

Labour MPs' phones will be running hot today as they consider who best to lead them into the looming election. 

MPs will meet again on Sunday and hold a vote for a new party leader and prime… Read more Audio

Jacinda Ardern's former Chief of Staff Mike Munro says he believes the vitriol she faced as Prime Minister took its toll, though he never thought she would resign.

He says all indications were she… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister has shocked the country with her resignation.

Green Party co-leader James Shaw says he could see the toll being taken on the Prime Minister, and wasn't wholly surprised to hear of… Read more Audio

While people across the globe are saddened by Jacinda Ardern's resignation, others might be taking the news well.

When pressed yesterday, National Party leader Christopher Luxon wouldn't say whether… Read more Audio

A vote will be held on Sunday to decide a new Labour Party leader - that person will need a two-thirds majority in caucus. 

If this doesn't happen, the leadership contest goes to the wider membership… Read more Audio

Treasury department officials in the US are taking measures to avoid a disasterous financial crisis after the country reached its debt ceiling overnight.

The ceiling, of $31.4t, is the maximum amount… Read more Audio

Western allies have pledged a raft of new military aid for Ukraine.

European defence ministers from 11 countries are meeting in Estonia to announce the package, saying "we're in it for the long… Read more Audio

Unions have paid tribute to Jacinda Ardern for her commitment to frontline workers and the employment initiatives. 

Her Government spearheaded policy such as Fair Pay Agreements, Domestic Violence… Read more Audio

Aside from her shock retirement yesterday, Jacinda Ardern also announced this year's election date - October 14. 

Labour will head into that election with a new leader and facing an ascendent… Read more Audio

Māori leaders say Jacinda Ardern will leave a lasting legacy for tangata whenua, including health reforms, better representation, a Matariki public holiday and the teaching of the country's history. 
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New food price figures have revealed how tough the Christmas grocery shop really was.

Stats NZ's latest report shows prices were 11.3 percent higher in December 2022 than they were in December 2021… Read more Audio

Quotable Value says the resignation of Jacinda Ardern as Prime Minister is a spanner in the works for housing values, with the election crucial to how house prices play out this year.

The latest… Read more Audio