Politics
Labour ministers refuse to front Covid public hearing
A political commentator says Labour is shutting down all debate on its response to the Covid pandemic. Political analyst Dr Grant Duncan spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Winston Peters blames 'outsiders' for Pacific Islands Forum tensions
The New Zealand Foreign Minister is attending the PIF Foriegn Ministers' Meeting in Suva, the final high-level meeting ahead of the Pacific leaders' summit next month.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Coalition slams Labour ministers' no-show at public Covid hearing
Jacinda Ardern, Chris Hipkins and Grant Robertson have all refused to appear, leading the Royal Commission to cancel next week's public hearing. Audio
Labour leader on skipping Covid-19 public hearing
Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson, refused to appear… Audio
Labour's reaction to teacher's strike on Wednesday next week
Willow-Jean Prime talks education and the other big political issues of the week from Labour's perspective. Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick 'named' for refusing to leave Parliament
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer re-used the 'C-word' in Parliament in response, and Winston Peters spoke in Swarbrick's defence, despite voting to have her ejected.
The Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's executive producer of podcasts Tim Watkin, communications specialist Jaqui Van… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Tim Batt. First, the Education Minister ordered an almost total ban on Maori words in a series of books used to teach… Audio
Swarbrick recieves one of most serious Parliament punishments
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick has been 'named' by the Speaker, one of the most serious punishments Parliament can hand out. Swarbrick returned defiantly to Parliament today, refusing to… Audio
Senior police told about press secretary's brothel images last year
Police escalated allegations about Michael Forbes to its leadership, but told him the "onus was on him" to inform his employer.
New revelations on who knew what about Forbes police complaint
New documents have shed more light on who knew what about a police complaint laid against the disgraced Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes last year. Mr Forbes quit his job in the Prime Minister's… Audio
What can we learn from the PM's answers on Palestine and Gaza during Question Time?
National avoided taking a stand on Palestine in Parliament's urgent debate. What can we learn from the PM's answers on Palestine and Gaza during Question Time?
Less building consents being given out - Industry analyst
Residential building consents are still heading south with 11 out of 16 regions around the country rubber stamping fewer builds compared to last year. Labour has accused the government of effectively… Audio
'He has lost the plot': Luxon on Netanyahu
Prime Minister says attack on Gaza City "utterly, utterly unacceptable" and Israel's leader has "gone too far".
Secondary school teachers to go on strike
Secondary school teachers around the motu have announced they will strike for the day next Wednesday, after pay talk with the govenrment stalled. They will double down in September if there's no… Audio
Swarbrick refuses to apologise, vote taken to suspend her from Parliament
The Greens co-leader refuses to apologise for suggesting coalition MPs "lacked a spine", is 'named' by Speaker.
New Zealand's next ambassador to the US named
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced Chris Seed's appointment in a statement on Wednesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13th August 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand Embassy staff have made contact with a New Zealand woman being detained with her son at a U.S immigration facility; The local government minister has confirmed he'll be… Audio
