Politics
Govt set to repeal oil and gas ban
The government is set to repeal the oil and gas ban later this week, after a significant last-minute amendment handing discretionary powers to two ministers. Political reporter Russell Palmer has… Audio
Current health and safety rules are unworkable, manufacturers say
The government is consulting with wood processors, bakers and millers as part of its sector reforms.
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
Wellington mayoral candidate quits race
Graham Bloxham says he can do a much better job outside of council.
Electoral Amendment Bill passes its first reading in Parliament
Legislation banning prisoner and same-day voting passed its first reading on Tuesday afternoon.
'Keep our Māori wards' campaign kicks off with security caution
A bid to retain Māori representation at Taranaki council tables kicked off on the weekend with a call for whānau-level pushback against what campaigners say is deliberate disinformation.
'Kids are part of the farm life': Labour rejects need for govt's consultation
The Labour Party is ridiculing the government's consultation over what chores children can do on family farms, describing it as a solution in search of a problem.
'Way too much flip flopping' on resource management law
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party will make changes to the coalition government's new Fast Track regime if elected next year, but will not completely scrap it.
The Auckland elections you probably don't know about
While most of the attention will be on city councillors and mayoral hopefuls, voters also have the power to decide on other leaders.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Tobacco product tax break extended
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years. Audio
Cost of living speech 'more spin than a front load washing machine' - Labour
The government is on the defensive over its efforts to mitigate the cost of living, even as it announces fresh measures to save voters cash. Audio
Labour accuses govt of spin over cost-of-living response
Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt defends record on cost-of-living
The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Audio
Govt under pressure over cost-of-living response
Under pressure over the cost-of-living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio
Tax break for Philip Morris Heated Tobacco Products extended
The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump gives Putin 10 or 12 days to reach peace deal in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
