Politics
Laywer says gang patch law infringes freedom of expression
"No 19-year-old should have a criminal conviction for wearing a cap in the street." Audio
Labour leader on Canada - US trade war
A trade war between The US and Canada, Mexico and China has sent world markets tumbling. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump to outline agenda on immigration, the economy and Ukraine
Donald Trump is set to address a joint session of congress where he'll outline his agenda on immigration, the economy, and his approach to Ukraine. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Is a Marmite sandwich and an apple good enough for a child's lunch?
We've come a long way in what we know about eating well, so "just like you and I had" is not good enough any more, experts say. Audio
Trump's tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China come into effect
Stock markets have fallen across the US, Europe and the UK as concerns grow that President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China will "disrupt global trade". US correspondent Toni… Audio
Sand mining 14,000-signature protest petition to be given to Parliament
A 14,000-signature petition against a proposed fast-tracked sand mining operation off Northland's Bream Bay is due to be handed over at Parliament on Wednesday. Audio
Fight over work from home arrangements for govt employees
A political fight has broken out in Australia over work from home arrangements for government employees, with the opposition vowing to order public servants back into the office five days a week if it… Audio
Over 2000 battling cholera in Sudan
More than two thousand people are now battling the deadly disease as it sweeps through the country - which is already suffering through what has been called the most devastating humanitarian crisis in… Audio
Pride performer wants apology from council for failing to ensure safety
A Christchurch pride performer wants an apology from the city council for failing to ensure the safety of its rainbow community at a Freedoms & Rights Coalition protest on the weekend. Georgie Lush, a… Audio
PM on school lunches 'Go make a Marmite sandwich'
Christopher Luxon has fired back at critics of the new school lunch programme, saying if parents are that upset, they should pack their child a Marmite sandwich and an apple. The Prime Minister said… Audio
Govt has set aside $300 million to cover broken infrastructure contracts
New documents reveal the coalition has set aside 300 million dollars to cover broken infrastructure contracts and a break-fee with Hyundai, after the government ended a contract with the Korean… Audio
'Not a way to run a health service': the big bill for health redundancies
Health NZ has now paid out more than $33 million alone to staff it's cut and there's more at the Health Ministry.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 March 2025
In today's episode, the new lunch in schools programme has been riddled with problems, with delayed and poor quality meals, wastage - and most recently MPI investigations into halal meals and melted… Audio
Bishop points finger at council for Wellington's water woes
"It's been a shocker and Wellingtonians are absolutely sick of it."
Live: Stanford meets with Seymour over school lunches
Meanwhile, the Prime Minister says parents who are dissatisfied with the new school lunch programme should "make a marmite sandwich and put an apple in a bag". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says New Zealand is standing up for the international rules-based order in supporting Ukraine and that position hasn't changed, the government is… Audio
Ukraine must be at the negotiating table - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says it's not unreasonable for Ukraine to expect to be at the negotiating table, after its president's public spat with the US leadership. The meeting at...
US correspondent Ron Elving
Republicans are getting into line behind President Trump and blaming Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for antagonising his American counterpart. Audio
PM Luxon continues to trust President Trump
The Prime Minister says he continues to trust Donald Trump despite the US president's public clash with Ukrainian's Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
