Politics
Suspension suspended: The Privileges Committee drama
Professor Andrew Geddis from the University of Otago's law faculty joins Emile Donovan to explain the bureaucracy and the politics at play with the suspension of Te Pāti Māori MPs, a motion… Audio
Peace in Ukraine looks further away after Trump’s call with Putin
Analysis - Most observers believe there will be no peace unless America exerts maximum leverage.
Watch: Peters tells heckler to 'naff off'
Peters was discussing the potential punishment for Te Pāti Māori MPs when the heckler interrupted, prompting Peters to tell him he "looked like bollocks".
Australia's opposition coalition splits after election loss
The National and Liberal coalition is over after a partnership of more than 60 years.
Debate for Te Pati Maori MPs punishment cut short
The much-anticipated debate surrounding the punishment for Te Pati Maori has been abruptly cut short - after a surprise vote from the coalition to delay it till next month. The unexpected development… Audio
Bowel cancer survivor protests for screening age to be lowered
Last year the government announced it's progressively lowering eligibility for free bowel cancer screening to 58 years old, down from 60. It also ended a pilot programme that allowed Maori and… Audio
Protest over free bowel screening eligibility
Dozens at Parliament are calling for a lowering of the age of eligibility for free bowel screening tests to 45.
Hipkins proposes last-minute deal ahead of privileges committee debate
Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate in the House surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pāti Māori MPs.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio
Celebration on court, censure in the House: Te Pāti Māori MPs' suspension sparks kōrero
While tikanga Māori is being sanctioned in Te Whare Pāremata, te reo Māori is alive and thriving on the netball courts of Tāmaki Makaurau.
Willis to turn attention to supermarket sector after Budget
The government is putting together proposals to increase competition after hearing from supermarket chains and smaller operators. Audio
Parliament to debate Te Pāti Māori MPs suspension
Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate on Tuesday afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pāti Māori MPs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Audio
$600m for upgrading rail network, Peters spars with heckler
Wellington and Auckland will see $140m to replace and upgrade their rail - but not everyone was happy to see the minister during Tuesday's announcement.
Budget 2025: Why is Budget Day such a big deal?
Explainer - Budget Day is coming on Thursday, but what does it all mean? RNZ is here to tell you what you need to know. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
Haka punishment too extreme, Hipkins says, but Labour unlikely to filibuster
Labour's not keen on a filibuster, while Te Pāti Māori's president says more tikanga Māori should be incorporated in the House. Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
President Trump has had a two-hour call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin and claims peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are imminent. Audio
Parliament faces a debate primed for filibuster in Budget week
All 123 MPs will be allowed to have their say on the potential punishment of Te Pāti Māori MPs for last year's Treaty Principles haka.
Britain and EU sign post-Brexit deal
Britain and the EU have signed off on a post-Brexit deal, almost nine years after Britain voted to leave the European Union. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
