Politics
Seymour calls China flotilla a 'tactical error'
Acting Prime Minister David Seymour took questions from the media on Wednesday afternoon.
Details of new citizen's arrest rules unveiled
A law change means members of the public will be able to try to stop crimes at any time, and can defend property using "reasonable force".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Audio
Watch: Greens deliver 'State of the Planet' speech
The party plans to deliver a Green Budget this year to offer an alternative to "trickle-down economics and austerity politics".
KO staff told to be 'positive', 'make a choice!' as axe hangs over jobs
More jobs are on the line at Kāinga Ora, while a staffer says they are stressed, exhausted, and disheartened by leaders telling them to stay upbeat.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 February 2025
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith is expected to make an announcement on Wednesday… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Prime Minister must prioritise visiting China
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says Foreign Minister Winston Peters must have a frank and open conversation with his Chinese counterpart about China's warships in the Tasman Sea. Audio
Luxon intent on 'stepping up tempo' in ties with Vietnam
The Prime Minister has arrived for his first trade mission of the year, with a business delegation of tech, food and beverage, and education heavy-hitters in tow. Audio
Labour leader on Winston Peters trip to China
Foreign Minister Winston Peters meets his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi in Beijing on Wednesday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
PM Luxon arrives in Vietnamese capital
The Prime Minister has arrived in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, along with a business delegation of food, beverage, and education heavy hitters. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Hanoi. Audio
Winston Peters to meet Chinese counterpart in Beijing
On Wednesday evening Winston Peters will be seeking answers from his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, about the Chinese warships in the Tasman Sea and the controversial agreement signed with the Cook… Audio
EU offers Ukraine deal on country's natural resources
The EU has offered Ukraine its own deal on the country's natural resources, describing it as "mutually beneficial" and a "win-win partnership". Correspondent Will Denselow spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
Police arrest protestors at Lake Roto-kakahi sewerage site
Council contractors have resumed laying pipeline for a sewerage scheme at Lake Roto-kakahi in Bay of Plenty after police last night arrested protesters opposing the work. Eighty officers moved to… Audio
Bayly's resignation: What's okay and not okay in the office?
The former Minister announced he was holding himself to account and quitting his Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC portfolios after the incident last Tuesday. It follows a separate incident in… Audio
Principals put concerns to group behind school lunch programme
After weeks of late, unsuitable or unsavory school lunches, two west Auckland schools today had their first opportunity to put their concerns to a real-life person from the group behind the revamped… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Audio
Chinese warships inch closer to Australia
The ships have been sailing in international waters and conducting live-fire exercises.
Clark calls on Peters to raise Cook Islands deal with China
The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
