Politics
Watch: Winston Peters urges New Zealanders to leave Iran
The Foreign Minister addressed media at Auckland's Whenuapai Airbase.
The House: Written Questions - a less frustrating Question Time?
MPs Ayesha Verrall and Ricardo Menéndez March outline Parliament's lesser known written version, compared to its louder, less forthcoming cousin.
KiwiSaver laws changing to help farmers buy first homes
First-time farm buyers and other workers with "live in" job residences will soon be able to use their KiwiSaver accounts to buy a first home.
Bill Clinton tells Epstein probe he 'saw nothing'
His testimony follows that of his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who said she did not remember ever meeting Epstein.
Trump raises prospect of 'friendly takeover' of Cuba
Trump described Cuba as a failing nation in need of change. The Cuban government has said it is not in any high-level talks with the United States.
Plan to boost teacher training announced
Erica Stanford says a suite of training and peer support initiatives will strengthen the teacher workforce.
Proposed road rule change would endanger pedestrians, advocacy group says
Living Streets Aotearoa is pushing back against the government's proposed changes to cycling on the footpath. Audio
Have benefit sanctions actually worked?
One economist says no - largely because of a major economic problem.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 February 2026
While New Zealand First and ACT scrap over selling Air New Zealand, the government's other transport company, KiwiRail, is back on track and in the black. Does this mean state owned assets can… Audio
Political chat: Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower
The weekly political chat with Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower Audio
Labour responds to coalition tensions over asset sales
Following internal debate from the government's coalition partners, Labour's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Labour considers ACC mental injury cover for volunteers
Current legislation meant volunteers were only covered for physical injuries sustained by responding to events. Audio
'Extremism': Peters rails against talk of Air NZ shares sale
The ACT party is questioning whether the government should retain its majority share in the airline, following news of its poor financial performance. Audio
Aucklanders protest government's move-on orders for rough sleepers
People living and working in Auckland's central city are making their opposition known. Audio
David Seymour calls for sale of government’s AirNZ shares
The asset sale discussion is rearing its head, with the ACT leader asking whether Air New Zealand should be owned by the government. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Winston Peters responds to Seymour’s call to sell off AirNZ
Winston Peters responds to David Seymour's calls for the government to sell its shares in Air New Zealand. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Transpower questions early warning system gap in Civil Defence Act overhaul
An overhaul of the legislation has reached the crucial stage of select committee submissions, after a years-long effort to replace the 24-year-old Civil Defence Act.
Fiji coalition parties could become election rivals - academic
A Fijian academic believes the government's coalition partners could pose the biggest threat for the Prime Minister's People's Alliance in the next general election. Audio
