Politics
Labour wants PM to step in over Peters' comments 'threatening' RNZ funding
"Threatening to cut funding is a form of censorship. It is totally and utterly wrong," Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Audio
Northland Expressway preferred routes: New road over Brynderwyn Hills
A replacement for State Highway 1 over Northland's Brynderwyn Hills will be built just to the east of the current road - a major change from the original plan.
Defence Ministry releases plan to counter cyber attacks
Its new Defence Capability Plan envisages spending between $100 million and $300 million on cyber upgrades in the next four years.
Te Pāti Māori MPs decline to turn up to Privileges Committee hearing
For the second time, Te Pāti Māori MPs have declined to turn up to a Privileges Committee hearing at Parliament, but this time they have lodged written submissions in their absence. Deputy political… Audio
Regulation Minister David Seymour on ECE sector review
Cabinet is moving to simplify regulations for Early Childhood Education centres by the end of this year.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", the Catholic Diocese of Auckland Vicar for Māori says Pope… Audio
Labour on NZ First's proposed legislation to define 'woman' in law
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill that would do away with what it calls the "woke ideology" around the subject of womanhood. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
US Defence Secretary involved in another group chat scandal
US President Donald Trump is backing his Defence Secretary despite him being embroiled in yet another group chat scandal. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First proposes legislation to define 'woman' and 'man'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
UK and NZ strengthen defence partnership as PMs meet
The UK and New Zealand will begin work on a new defence partnership, replacing the one signed in 2015. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Upset in the infant formula industry
A $2 billion industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back.
The fuss over new infant formula rules
A two billion dollar industry faces new rules to protect new parents - and it's pushing back Audio
NZ First replaces bathroom bill for new focus on definition of 'woman'
New Zealand First is pushing for the term "woman" to be defined in law as "an adult human biological female" as the party vows to fight "cancerous social engineering" and "woke ideology".
Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Vatican's representative in New Zealand says Pope Francis' progressive politics will continue with the election of a new pope in the coming weeks. An Auckland councillor says… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister joins us from London to talk about Pope Francis death and the PM's meeting with King Charles, mourners are gathered at St. Peters Square in Rome and Catholic… Audio
PM Luxon on the death of Pope Francis
The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the 88-year old pontiff, describing him as a man of humility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
New Zealand extending military assistance to Ukraine
"New Zealand is unwavering in its support for Ukraine against Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion," Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said.
'Trump is still too weak to fire him' - US Defence Secretary shared attack details with family
Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Iraq War veteran, said that Pete Hegseth "must resign in disgrace."
El Salvador proposes swapping US-deported Venezuelans for Venezuelan 'political prisoners'
President Nayib Bukele proposed sending 252 Venezuelans deported from the US for political prisoners held by Venezuela.
