Politics
Shake-up of election boundaries revealed
The Wellington region will lose an electorate in a shake-up of boundaries, in a proposal from the Representation Commission. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us to discuss changes to the RMA, there are concerns from hospital specialists over plans to outsource procedures to the private sector, an… Audio
PM Luxon on lack of palliative care for children and RMA reforms
The Prime Minister says his government will put an end to "busy bodies weaponising the Resource Management Act". Cabinet has signed off on the high-level design of a new system, having repealed the… Audio
Govt seeks common ground with opposition on RMA overhaul
The coalition will reach across the aisle to identify any common ground with its political opponents on the radical overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Govt reveals plan to replace Resource Management Act
It's the law that governs almost everything about New Zealand's land, air, and water management - the government's finally revealed its plans to replace the behemoth that is the Resource Management… Audio
Oranga Tamariki privacy breaches must not continue - minister
The Children's Minister says Oranga Tamariki's breaching of confidential information of children and families could not be allowed to continue under this government's watch.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
In today's episode, a Queenstown councillor has blown the whistle on the council's plans to pump wastewater into the Shotover river, the UN has questioned the fairness of GST in New Zealand, deputy… Audio
Winston Peters raises questions over NZ's place in Paris Climate Agreement
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters is raising questions about New Zealand's involvement in the Paris Climate Agreement and says it's costing the country dearly. RNZ's climate change correspondent… Audio
UN report questions fairness of GST in NZ
A report from the United Nations has questioned the fairness of the Goods and Services Tax - or GST - in Aotearoa. New Zealand Council of Trade Unions chief economist Craig Renney spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
On today's episode, "Nothing is going to stop us now." That's how New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters wrapped up his State of the Nation speech in Christchurch on Sunday, despite facing seven… Audio
NZ First leader Winston Peters on State of the Nation speech
"Nothing is going to stop us now." That's how New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters wrapped up his State of the Nation speech in Christchurch on Sunday, despite facing seven interruptions from… Audio
Winston Peters delivers State of the Nation speech
Winston Peters has declared a 'war on woke' in a fiery address in Christchurch - that was often interrupted by protestors. Political reporter Giles Dexter was in Christchurch. Audio
In Delhi and D.C., Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters in their elements
Taking the train with Winston Peters and watching Christopher Luxon play cricket: what it's like traveling with a foreign trade delegation
In Delhi and D.C , Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters have returned home after successful meetings in Delhi and D.C. Whether those meetings will amount to anything remains to be seen. Audio
In Delhi and D.C., Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters
Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters have returned home after successful meetings in Delhi and D.C. Whether those meetings will amount to anything remains to be seen. Audio
Winston Peters declares a 'war on woke' at NZ First speech
Winston Peters hailed New Zealand First as "a true nationalist party" that was going to declare a "war on woke", during a State of the Nation speech today.
UN report questions fairness of GST
The committee for economic, social and cultural rights say regressive and ineffective tax policies could disproportionately affect low-income households, women and disadvantaged groups.
Lid-lifting Kiwi gagged over Facebook, lifestyle journalism
A Kiwi lifting the lid on Facebook's been gagged before she could talk to RNZ. Why? And what did she say before Meta called its lawyers? Also: news publishers' ownership in play & lifestyle… Audio
Climate change adaptation: Parliament asks the small questions
Parliament's recent inquiry and debate on climate change adaptation asked small questions, looked short-term and inched towards reactive solutions.
The House For Sun 23 March
The House debates climate change adaptation, especially who should decide, and who should pay. Audio
