Politics
Police face deepening crisis of trust
Government pressed for action as scandal over police handling of McSkimming complaints sparks national reckoning. Audio
Luxon calls growing prisoner numbers 'a good thing' as police target slips
The prison population has surged to record highs and is now nearing 11,000 inmates
Promises and petitions: Social media stir-up outside parliament
The Education Minister has promised a group petitioning for the ban of social media for under 16s that change is coming.
Petitions addressing hot-button topics presented to Parliament
A pair of petitions have been separately presented to Parliament today - asking politicians to address two hot-button topics. Advocates calling for a social media ban for under 16 year olds had theirs… Audio
PM backs 'pragmatic' call to spend Kāinga Ora money on local bridge
Chris Bishop is rejecting criticism over a decision to reallocate funds to a walking and cycling bridge in his electorate.
How a 'loophole' resulted in 11-day submission period on fast-track amendments law
Labour leader Chris Hipkins said the decision "infringed on the rights" of the public to take part in the process.
'Minor infractions': Minister showers police commissioner with praise
It comes after RNZ revealed Richard Chambers took a "very brief dip" at Oriental Bay with FBI director Kash Patel during an active tsunami warning.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025
The Government is slashing the Clean Vehicle Standard by more than 80 percent, saying it could make buying a car more affordable; Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Stephanie… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
The US shutdown is over, and the House is back working again with Democrats releasing Epstein emails that President Trump "knew about the girls" and was the "dog who hasn't barked". Audio
NZ could become 'dumping ground' for high emission vehicles
The transport minister is dismissing warnings from EV advocates as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Political parties clash over proposed Wellington roading plans
Opposition parties are slamming the Transport Agency's proposed solution to Wellington's traffic problems. Mary Argue reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 18 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Seymour reaction for Clean Vehicle standards
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks Clean Vehicle standards and asbestos Audio
Cutting through 'spin': David Cohen on his unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern
In his new book, writer and journalist David Cohen wants to offer a different perspective on Jacinda Ardern's leadership than the documentary Prime Minister and her own memoir. He joins Emile Donovan… Audio
With a new leader and party rebrand, Opportunity aims for parliament in 2025
Despite giving off radio silence since its defeat in 2023, The Opportunities Party has been consistently polling around 2 percent. Qiulae Wong wants to turn the party's chances around. Audio
'On notice': The seven fast-track projects the Greens would revoke
"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.
'You're my rock': Hipkins announces engagement
He first confirmed the relationship during his concession speech on the evening of the 2023 election.
Watch: Luxon on changes to clean vehicle standards threshold
The prime minister is speaking at this week's post-cab media conference about more changes to the Clean Car Standard.
