Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3rd July 2025
In today's episode, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering and two charges of sex trafficking, but guilty of two prostitution charges - one of which related to ex-partner and… Audio
Youth MP denies censorship
Youth MPs are pushing back against claims of censorship at Youth Parliament. Brynn Pierce spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Waitangi Tribunal registers claim calling for urgent hearing into fast tracked plans to mine seabed off Pātea
The Waitangi Tribunal is considering a claim filed by south Taranaki iwi Ngāti Ruanui concerning a Trans-Tasman Resources (TTR) shallow-seabed mining project approved under the Fast Track Approvals…
What would Labour do as cost of living conditions continue?
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni talks politics, and the presence of Youth MPs in Parliament this week Audio
Invercargill mayor has minor stroke
Nobby Clark's deputy said the news came as a shock, but the mayor was doing well and intended to return to work next week.
Te Puni Kōkiri cagey on when funding review will actually be released
When RNZ sought clarification about the due date for the report, the ministry refused to give one - saying it would be "ideally in July".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 July 2025
In today's episode, Civil Defence officials are meeting flood-hit residents in the Tasman region, as more bad weather heads toward the region. The meeting, in Wakefield, is the first of two to be held… Audio
'Grifting and graft': Donald Trump launches fragrances
"Victory 45-47" for men and women will set you back nearly $410 a bottle in the latest bid by the US President to cash in.
'Key content cut': Youth MPs refuse to bow to censorship of speeches
Participants "did not see coming" suggested changes to speeches for the current Youth Parliament, one Youth MP says. Audio
'Hotchpotch and confused': Opposition reacts to shoplifting crackdown
But retailers say the changes are overdue, with those caught stealing lower-value goods facing fines up to $500 under the proposed law. Audio
Labour leader on shoplifter crack-down
Retailers say the Government's crack-down on shoplifters is overdue, despite the opposition blasting the law as confused. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Takutai Tarsh Kemp's son calls on Māori to sign up to roll
The son of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp, who died suddenly last week, has called on Māori to sign up to the Māori roll. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Minister denies 'censoring' youth MPs
Minister for Youth, James Meager, said Youth MPs speeches had not been censored. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Youth MPs accuse Ministry of 'censoring' them
Youth MPs have accused the Ministry of Youth Development of censoring their speeches to edit out any criticism of coalition policies. Lincoln Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Senate passes Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
The US Senate 'vote-a-rama' on President Donald Trump's 'big beautiful bill' has extended beyond 24 hours, setting a new record for the longest in Senate history. Washington DC correspondent Toni… Audio
Kainga Ora cuts new developments as the housing crisis escalates
After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared'.
Kainga Ora cuts new developments as the housing crisis escalate
After a rebuild was cancelled, the former tenants of a social housing development in Auckland have seemingly 'disappeared' Audio
Thailand's PM suspended by Constitutional Court
A petition from 36 senators accuses Paetongtarn Shinawatra of dishonesty and breaching ethical standards.
'Fear-based control': Youth MPs accuse govt of 'censoring' them
The government has denied the speeches were censored.
Former Reserve Bank acting governor appointed to its board
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has approved the appointment of Grant Spencer for a five-year term to fill one of two vacancies.
