Paul Goldsmith
Govt defends changes to Marine Coastal Area Act
Minister of Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Pati-political rift plays out in media, what is broadcasting
The broadcasting watchdog has told alternative online outlet The Platform it can consider complaints about it - just like TV and radio. Part of the problem is out-of-date media laws. Mediawatch asks… Audio
More ads coming to a TV screen near you
For the first time in Aotearoa radio and TV history, advertisements will soon run on Sunday mornings. Audio
Justice Minister on latest crime figures
The government says crime stats will remain "volatile" as it announces violent crime has fallen, and its ahead of its target. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; Friends and family of a New Zealand woman and her six-year-old son who have been detained in the US are desperate to… Audio
Political panel with National and Labour
National's Paul Goldsmith is in for Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The electoral changes that will disenfranchise tens of thousands
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes.
When it's worth waiting for democracy
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes. Audio
When it's worth waiting for democracy
The government's suite of amendments to electoral law haven't gone down well, but that's not stopping them from pushing ahead with the changes. Audio
Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Justice Minister on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government introducing instant fines for shoplifters
The government is introducing instant fines for shoplifters, with penalities up to $1000. It said low level theft is a real scourge on the community and public confidence in the justice system is… Audio
Harsher penalties announced for 'one punch' attacks
The government says new penalties for those who hurl coward punches will reflect the gravity of their crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
Victims of sexual abuse to get final say on name suppression
Victims of sexual abuse will get the final say on whether their attackers get permanent name suppression. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Paul Goldsmith on government's commitment to the national holiday
Minister Paul Goldsmith joins Mihi and Julian in the RNZ broadcast caravan. Audio
Govt strengthens anti-stalking legislation
The government has strengthened its proposed anti-stalking legislation, so a person could be convicted after two specified acts within two years, with a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment… Audio