Local Council
The Pre-Panel for 30 April 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Sam Hollis. They discuss a man who tried to sue his local council for millions after injuring himself on a broken swing. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
Tory Whanau bows out of re-election bid
Andrea Vance joins Nights to discuss Tory Whanau's mayoralty and the challenges that face Wellington City in the upcoming local council elections. Audio
Council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council deny staff pushed councillors towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
Wellington council defends process that led to call to demolish City to Sea Bridge
Lawyers for Wellington City Council say councillors were given multiple options, and deny staff pushed them towards demolishing the City to Sea Bridge.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Audio
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau on pulling out of mayoral race
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October. Whanau spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
Councillor Ray Chung on Wellington mayor Tory Whanau pulling out of race
Right-leaning independent mayoral candidate and current Wellington councillor, Ray Chung, believes he still has a shot at the mayoralty. Chung spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Andrew Little gets support of Labour Party for Wellington mayor run
Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she won't run for a second term. Her decision came less than 12 hours after long-serving Labour politician Andrew Little… Audio
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau pulls out of mayoral race
Wellington mayor, Tory Whanau, has quit the mayoralty race. Whanau announced on Monday night she won't be running for a second term as mayor and will instead run for the Māori Ward. Wellington Issues… Audio
Mayor launches investigation into $700,000 council overspend
Mayor Weston Kirton says it's too early to "talk about heads rolling".
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game".
Nelson deals with upgrading road or building a bridge
LDR's Max Frethey reports on the Tasman district's bridge or road upgrade Audio
Not too late to save the City to Sea Bridge - lawyers
Lawyers for a group challenging the Wellington City Council's plan to demolish the City to Sea Bridge say it is not too late to consider other options.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio
Hawke's Bay secures funding for Whirinaki flood mitigation project
The area was one of many where homes were flooded and lives were ruined.
Fishermen frustrated after 'idiots' trigger Napier beach restrictions
Timber barriers are appearing along Napier's Marine Parade, Napier, to keep vehicles off the beach.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They discuss moves to repeal legislation aimed at removing jargon from the public service, the social… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Jeremy Ellwood. They talk about whether Winston Peters crossed a line in a fiery interview on RNZ Morning Report, online… Audio
