Politics
Russia warns Australia over peacekeepers in Ukraine
As New Zealand mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Australia has just been struck with a stark warning from Russia of "grave consequences" if it puts boots on the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 March 2025
On today's episode, new online gambling licenses are to be auctioned off by the government, the latest political poll shows both the coalition and the Prime Minister are losing support, the former… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
President Trump has moved back and forth on tariffs and markets have dropped on the back of that uncertainty. Audio
Canada announces new Prime Minister
The former governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as the next Prime Minister of Canada. Globe and Mail's Correspondent in Ottawa Steven Chase spoke to… Audio
PM and coalition losing support in latest polls
The Prime Minister is playing down the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia political poll that shows both he and the coalition are losing support. Political commentator and senior ministerial advisor in the… Audio
PM Luxon on latest poll numbers
The latest political poll shows both the coalition and the Prime Minister are losing support. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Independence major issue in Greenland election
Greenland is holding a general election on Wednesday. It's a semi-autonomous part of Denmark and independence is a major issue - particularly after U.S President Donald Trump expressed interest in… Audio
US and Ukrainian officials to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia
U.S and Ukrainian officials are set to hold peace talks in Saudi Arabia. BBC Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon looks to deepen relationship on India trip
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised during the election campaign to secure a free trade agreement with India in his first term, and he now says his real commitment is to deepening the trade… Audio
Exporters excited over PM Luxon's trip to India
Exporters are excited about the Prime Minister's upcoming trip to India and the prospect of improving access to the fast-growing economic giant. New Zealand International Business Forum executive… Audio
Luxon and coalition drop in latest poll
Christopher Luxon is playing down the Taxpayers' Union's latest Curia political poll that shows both he and his coalition losing support. Taxpayers Union executive director and co-founder Jordan… Audio
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira on Whānau Ora shake up
A shake up at Whānau Ora has angered agencies across the motu set to lose their long-held positions as commissioning bodies. Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Chief Executive Helmut Modlik spoke to Corin… Audio
Advocacy group takes government to court over speed limit increases
The government plans to reverse former Labour government's speed limit reductions.
Whānau Ora changes not a political hit job - Luxon
About 1000 people are reportedly in line to lose their jobs at the three Whānau Ora commissioning agencies.
Watch: Luxon plays down poll which puts him behind Hipkins
The Prime Minister said he was focused on Kiwis - not the polls.
The Panel with Jenni Giblin and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jenni Giblin and Chris Wikaira. They discuss the latest poll results showing Chris Hipkins ahead of Christopher Luxon, a petition against… Audio
PM faces questions on school lunch programme
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was fielding questions about the embattled school lunches programme at his weekly post-cabinet press conference. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa… Audio
'All roads lead to the deciding minister': Concern over court bypass proposal
If it goes ahead, most landowners would not be able to submit objections to large infrastructure projects to the Environment Court. Audio
Christopher Luxon announces India trip
The stakes are high for Luxon after he promised during a 2023 election debate that he would strike a free trade deal with India in his first term.
Government moves to speed up land acquisition for public works
The proposed changes are expected before Parliament in May and would pre-empt the Public Works Act overhaul by six months.
