Politics
Hipkins admits pandemic mistakes, but stands by initial response
Labour's Chris Hipkins shares on a podcast his thoughts on the government's Covid response and his journey as a politician.
US senator says wrongly deported man described being 'traumatised' at El Salvador prison
US senator Chris Van Hollen meet with wrongly deported Maryland man Kilmar Abrego Garcia on Thursday.
White House revamps US Covid-19 site to promote 'lab leak' theory
The theory that Covid was leaked from a Chinese lab has again gained mainstream traction in the United States.
PM heads to UK to talk trade and defence
Christopher Luxon will meet with King Charles and British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Rubio warns US may need to 'move on' from Ukraine
The comments come a day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and special envoy Steve Witkoff met with European and Ukrainian allies.
Over 170 arrested for attacks on Pakistan KFC outlets in Gaza war protests
KFC has long been viewed as a symbol of the United States in Pakistan and borne the brunt of anti-American sentiment in recent decades.
Chatham Islands 'fighting to get up to the basics'
Monique Croon says energy and shipping decisions are needed before a meatworks supported by the government can proceed.
Northland Civil Defence leader: Govt must 'wave the big stick' over telcos’ storm failure
Kelly Stratford's comments come as thousands of Northlanders are without mobile phones, broadband and or power due to ex Tropical Cyclone Tam.
Mata Season 3 I Episode 7: Erica Stanford on the future of Māori education
Minister of Education Erica Stanford speaks to Mihingarangi about lifting Māori achievement in education and the delivery of the school lunch programme. Video, Audio
Hone Harawira criticises former Te Pāti Māori candidate for confronting Casey Costello
The activist and MP has criticised Pere Huriwai-Seger, who ran on list in 2023, after an exchange with the NZ First MP.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
The key issues as Australia goes to the polls
The Australian federal election is just over two weeks away and the two main party leaders have sparred off again in a TV debate. The general election is on May 3rd and housing, energy policy and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent - we speak to Finance Minister Nicola Willis; the Commerce Commision has found… Audio
RBNZ faces major budget cuts
The Reserve Bank's operating budget for the coming year has been slashed by about 25 per cent. In a statement released yesterday, RBNZ board chair Neil Quigley said the organisation will need to look… Audio
Labour's Kieran McAnulty on homelessness, trade and tariffs
Kieran McAnulty talks the week in politics from a Labour perspective Audio
Two thirds of full -time senior doctor positions in Taupō still vacant
Checkpoint can reveal concern at the dire level of full-time permanent staff at Taupō Hospital. Fixed-term and locum senior doctors there are relied on to fill glaring gaps, a situation the senior… Audio
Fiery exchange between Health Minister and Senior Doctors Union
A war of words is escalating between the Health Minister and senior doctors' union as its members prepare for unprecedented industrial action.
Health Minister Simeon Brown has claimed the doctor's… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, former Labour Party leader and Cabinet Minister, Andrew Little, has announced he will stand for mayor of Wellington, senior doctors are preparing to walk off the job for 24 hours… Audio
Australia: Labor leads polls, housing policies detailed
Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to talk about the three latest political polls that put Labor ahead of the Coalition by a decent margin. Audio
