Politics
'I refuse to be disappeared by hate' - Green MP
Benjamin Doyle has broken their silence for the first time since coming under intense scrutiny for their social media history.
New procurement rules urge wool use in govt buildings
The government says the move aims to provide opportunities for local wool producers.
Iwi, mayors, tourism partners team up to finish cycle trail
Iwi leaders, local government and Māori tourism representatives are banding together in a push to ensure the final sections of a "nationally significant" cycle trail are completed.
Peters at 80: 50 years of political comebacks
Analysis: Like a Pied Piper in a double-breasted pinstripe suit, he led the disgruntled all the way to the ballot box at the last election, Grant Duncan writes.
'Shoot me': Retiring MP dismisses prospect of Wellington mayoralty bid
Former Cabinet minister David Parker has signalled his retirement from Parliament in May - but not to enter local politics. Audio
Teen boy's hikoi for Māori wards
A 15-year-old boy from Whakatāne's walk for wards aims to keep Māori voices in local government.
Ministry of Social Development to use basic AI to regrant benefits
Opponents fear a potential law change will create a loophole allowing AI to cut benefits and impose sanctions, which the ministry denies.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio
'This is not about free speech, this is about hate speech'
A Labour MP says a new report shows how abuse of female politicians is becoming normalised. Audio
Minister Simon Watts on shut down of green investment fund
The government's green investment fund is shutting down. The NZGIF came under fire last year over its $145 million loan to failed company Solar Zero. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts earlier spoke… Audio
Labour MP on report highlighting harassment against female politicians
A New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences article out Wednesday looks at harassment experienced by female parliamentarians. Labour MP Ingrid Leary has her own stories of abuse and said none of this… Audio
MPI's consultant spend halved, still $40m in FY2024
Government departments and agencies were ordered to find savings last year, including salaried and contracted staff.
Former Labour leader Andrew Little may run for Wellington mayor
Former Labour Party leader and Minister Andrew Little says he's actively considering running for Wellington Mayor. Spinoff Wellington Editor Joel MacManus spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Opponents fear AI will disrupt benefit payments
Opponents of law change fear it will create a legal loophole allowing the use of artificial intelligence to cut benefits and impose sanctions on beneficiaries. But the Ministry of Social Development… Audio
Report highlights abuse female politicians face
A new report says misogyny and racism are pervasive in the harassment of female politicians, their staff and their families. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Trump's tariffs
The country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Abuse, threats against female MPs potential threat to democracy
A new study shows our female MPs continue to be threatened and abused - Mahvash Ikram has this story Audio
Eugene Ryder
Former patched gang member, Eugene Ryder, reveals to Guyon what really pushes young people into gang life. Plus, his crisis of conscience at receiving a King's Service Medal and why "By Māori For… Video, Audio
The haka that led to a serious political standoff with the powerful Privileges Committee
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pāti Māori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee
A haka, a political standoff, and the role of tikanga
The Treaty Principles Bill is all but dead, but the fallout from a protest haka in Parliament has Te Pati Maori MPs at odds with the Privileges Committee Audio
