Politics
Dunedin City Council's new water plan given green light
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio
Amendments to proposed anti-stalking law a good start, advocacy group says
But advocacy group Aotearoa Free From Stalking says the amendments do not go far enough.
Labour gains points after capital gains tax: poll
But coalition parties would still have a majority, according to a new Curia-Taxpayers Union poll,
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025
The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Audio
Chris Hipkins comfortable to be called a socialist
The Labour leader tells 30 with Guyon Espiner the state has a bigger role to play, and Labour will be announcing policies to tackle profits by supermarkets and banks.
Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
NZ named world’s most deteriorated for tobacco
New Zealand has been named the "most deteriorated" country in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry on policy making. Vape-Free Kids co-founder Charyl Robinson… Audio
Advocacy group calls for drug law reform, government says no
Researchers, advocates and those who've struggled with addiction are renewing appeals for a complete overhaul of the 50-year-old Misuse of Drugs Act. Audio
Day of Reflection marks year since PM’s abuse apology
A National Day of Reflection will be held today to mark one year since the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, apologised in the house to all survivors and victims of abuse in state and faith-based… Audio
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
Greyhound racing ban legislation passes first reading
In his speech at Parliament the Racing Minister said greyhound injury rates were too high and the industry had lost its social licence.
Coalition differences aired at volume over asset sales
Coalition differences were aired at volume today - with Christopher Luxon and Winston Peters at loggerheads over the prospect of asset sales. The Prime Minister says it's a conversation worth having… Audio
Effective ban on semi-automatic firearms survives reform
New Zealand's effective ban on military-style semi-automatic firearms has survived the coalition's overhaul of the Arms Act. The government has been rewriting the country's gun laws, as part of… Audio
Human rights complaint filed over treatment of Māori
The 42 page complaint was submitted to the United Nations by a Māori health leader.
Semi-auto gun law changes dropped as details of reforms unveiled
Cabinet has signed off on an overhaul of the country's gun laws, including a crackdown on gang members. Audio
'Tawdry, silly argument': Peters lays into asset sales
The NZ First leader has savaged National's suggestion, saying it has failed to fix the economy and is now trying to balance the books. Audio
Changes to arms act means no firearms licenses for gang members
Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Political reporter… Audio
