Politics
Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Audio
Transgender athlete supports legal challenge over minister's decision
Auckland Pride has filed for judicial review in the High Court over Minister Mark Mitchell's directive that Sport NZ must scrap its transgender inclusive community sport guidelines. Audio
MPs debate defence details under urgency
MPs are working on passing bills through various stages under urgency this week, including a stage where details as specific as the title are debated.
Dead rats and discord: What next in the Peters-Seymour stoush?
Analysis: Expired vermin are a built-in feature of MMP, as every party makes compromises, writes Craig McCulloch.
Te Pāti Māori turns down hui offer
Te Pāti Māori is risking "political suicide" by not showing up to a Te Tai Tokerau hui, the chair of Ngāpuhi says.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025
Feral cats will join stoats, ferrets, weasels and rats and possums on the list of species targeted for eradication; The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its… Audio
Wellington City Council hits pause on Golden Mile project
Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the past year
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin… Audio
PM insists all is well in coalition as Peters and Seymour clash
The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its second anniversary - even as his two governing partners go hammer-and-tongs. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith responds to new crime data
The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Government eyes up privatising Lotto
Newsroom.co.nz National Affairs editor Sam Sachdeva has been reporting on the potential sale and speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 2
In part two, the government's smartphone ban in schools wasn't met with enthusiasm by everyone, but a new ERO report says it's been a success so far. Stratford High School principal Cameron Stone… Audio
China's third-highest-ranking official visits Parliament
In China's pecking order, Zhao sits only below President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in order of importance.
NZ politicians react to failure of Australia-Pacific COP bid
Australia and Pacific nations jointly bid to host the 2026 summit in Adelaide, but have been in a months-long stand-off with a rival bid from Türkiye.
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Peters pledges to revoke ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill
The coalition is in the throes of internal warfare - with Winston Peters and David Seymour slinging barbs over the Regulatory Standards Bill. In a stunning about-face today, Mr Peters has pledged to… Audio
Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; Seymour hits back
"We did our best to neutralise its adverse effects and we will campaign at the next election to repeal it," Peters told Radio Waatea.
Govt's puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Cabinet has signed off on plans to halt new prescriptions for puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, pending the results of a major clinical trial in the United Kingdom, expected in…
