Politics
Albanese wins Aust election by landslide
Anthony Albanese's Labour Party party had a landslide victory over Peter Dutton's Liberal Party over the weekend. Audio
Nicola Willis on new govt spending in Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis responds to Donald Trump's threat to impose a tariff on non-American made movies. Audio
Cabinet-lite: Louise Upston sheds light on the Cabinet Committees
Parliament's select committees are well known. But the public never gets to watch the Cabinet committees, which scrutinises all policies before they reach Cabinet.
Labor appears to have won majority in initial election results
There is a consensus forming in Australia that the Liberal Party's failure to make changes after its last election loss is what cost it Saturday's election. Labor appears to have won a clear majority… Audio
Corrections Minister looking at scrapping short prison sentences
The Corrections Minister is looking at scrapping short prison sentences in favour of longer ones, in the hope of reducing reoffending. Opposition MPs are scoffing at the idea, saying it flies in the… Audio
Corrections Minister looks at longer prison sentences
Labour's Justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says it's "depressing" the government can't come up with better solutions.
Will the 'Trump slump' seen overseas lift NZ's left-wing parties?
Trying to capitalise on the electoral success of US President Donald Trump is proving to be a big mistake for conservative leaders.
Calls for probe into cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles
The public service union is calling on the auditor-general to investigate proposed job cuts to Te Whatu Ora anti-fraud roles.
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Lianne Dalziel
Brigitte Morten is a director with public and commercial law firm Franks Ogilvie and a former senior ministerial advisor for the previous National-led government, a National Party member and currently… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of… Audio
Education Minister on new Parent Portal
The Education Minister says a new tool for parents will provide a clear, easy-to-understand guide on what children will be learning in English and maths under the new curriculum. Minister Erica… Audio
PM Luxon on Australian election result
Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister in a landslide win that has left plenty of soul searching for the opposition National - Liberal… Audio
Govt to spend $2 billion to replace navy helicopters
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of Seasprite helicopters at a cost of $2 billion, along with a $957 million investment in defence force activities over… Audio
Watch: Five new NZ naval helicopters to cost at least $2b
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced $2 billion from the Budget has been set aside to replace the Defence Force's ageing maritime helicopters.
Glass, melted plastic: School lunch programme food safety complaints soar
MPI is probing 17 complaints from term one - matching the number investigated over the previous seven years combined.
Education Minister launches new Parent Portal
"This is the first time parents will have access to such a comprehensive and practical resource," Education Minister Erica Stanford said.
Barrie Cassidy on the results of Australia's Federal Election
Australia's incumbent PM Anthony Albanese re-won his seat in the 2025 Federal Election last night, ending a heated election which saw opposition leader Peter Dutton run a very "Trumpian" campaign. Audio
What the UK local elections mean
How important were the UK local elections? Not very, you might suppose at first glance, but global media have covered them assiduously. Audio
Hundreds gather for proposed gender legislation protest
Winston Peters is proposing new legislation that will define the term "woman" as "an adult human biological female".
