Chris Hipkins
Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. Audio
Christmas messages from Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins
We've got some Christmas messages from the political leaders at Parliament to bring you throughout the programme. First up we have the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Labour leader, Chris… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; The mother of a girl who ate a potentially mouldy school meal is disgusted students were served gone off food; The World Health Organisation… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; An aviation commentator says Air New Zealand staff going on strike could have a severe impact throughout Oceania; About 70% of the 50,000 plus… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025
On today's episode, Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament; Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his… Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Labour announces capital gains tax policy to fund GP appointments
It's the most progressive change to NZ's tax system in a generation according to Labour leader Chris Hipkins. The party's confirmed it will introduce a 28 percent Capital Gains Tax on commercial and… Audio