Politics
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
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The US President has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden.
Gisborne seeks legal advice on new speed limit rule changes
The council's bylaw process complicates implementing the new speed limits.
Mayor frustrated as Dunedin Hospital upgrade makes slow progress
Dunedin's mayor says he's frustrated the building of Dunedin's new hospital has progressed slowly despite figures showing almost a quarter of the budget has already been spent. Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Phil O'Reilly. They discuss that latest political poll that perceives the current National coalition government to be the… Audio
'A stale, frozen, hard, crumbly bun' - Rotorua kura students served single bread roll for lunch
The co-principal of Te Wharekura o Ngāti Rongomai has called out the government's school lunch programme after some students were dished out only a single bun.
