Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
Luxon won't say if Ministry for Women consulted on pay equity changes
The PM says advice was received from several officials but he won't say who they represented. Audio
Wellington mayoral candidates on why they are running
Andrew Little is being seen by many as the frontrunner to be Wellington's new mayor after Tory Whanau announced she was bowing out. But there are five others who've got their eyes on their mayoral… Audio
PM Luxon on proposed U16s social media ban, pay equity changes
National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ACT invokes agree to disagree clause over National's firearms registry review
The ACT party has invoked its "agree to disagree" clause in relation to National's recent review of the firearms registry. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
South Australian Premier on social media ban for U16s
National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. The move takes inspiration from a ban in Australia, which began with South Australia premier… Audio
US and China hold trade talks in Switzerland
The trade war between the world's two biggest economies China and the USA, could be easing. European Centre for International Political Economy's David Henig spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Budget 2025: What's in it for the youth?
Hamilton has been the country's youngest city since 1998. RNZ spoke to the young, and the young adjacent, in the city to find out what they would like to see in Budget 2025.
Training reform too much, too fast for some vocations
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it
'Change fatigue' hits vocational education
Changes made in haste in vocational education are being met with dismay by sectors that feel left out of it Audio
'A bureaucratic exercise': Seymour supports watercress seller
Minister for Regulation David Seymour has written in support of a watercress seller who after 30 years was told he needed to register to sell, at a cost of $619.
Firearms registry: ACT invokes 'agree to disagree' clause
ACT has invoked its coalition agreement's "agree to disagree" clause, citing National's refusal to support a more thorough review of the firearms registry.
Social media can be positive for teens - coaches and teachers
It comes as the National Party put forward a members' bill to ban those under 16 from social media.
Norwegian culture, heritage and woodstacking with bestselling author Lars Mytting
In the 1860s and 70s two Norwegian settlements were established in the lower North Island. As the name of one of those today suggests - Norsewood - Norwegians were invited to settle here to clear a… Audio
Government clamps down on boy racers, fleeing drivers
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said New Zealanders were sick of seeing "idiot drivers" putting the community at risk.
'Total reset': Trump hails US-China trade talks
Although signalling a possible thaw in escalating tensions, the US-China trade talks ended without concrete policy announcements or official statements.
Autocracy Inc: The dictators who work to keep each other in power
In her latest book Autocracy, Inc, Pulitzer-prize winning historian Anne Applebaum examines the power structures currently running the world. Audio
Putin told to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions
Soon after the European leaders' announcement, the Kremlin appeared to pour scorn on it.
Explosions reported after India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire
India has accused its enemy of violating the truce, but Pakistan insists it has not.
Labour's 'conviction politician' waves Parliament goodbye
After over two decades, Labour stalwart David Parker is calling time on a long career with just a few things left unachieved.
