Politics
China's third-highest-ranking official visits Parliament
In China's pecking order, Zhao sits only below President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in order of importance.
NZ politicians react to failure of Australia-Pacific COP bid
Australia and Pacific nations jointly bid to host the 2026 summit in Adelaide, but have been in a months-long stand-off with a rival bid from Türkiye.
The Panel with Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Mau and Mark Knoff-Thomas. First up, the government is hitting pause on puberty blockers, saying the medication is unproven and… Audio
Peters pledges to revoke ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill
The coalition is in the throes of internal warfare - with Winston Peters and David Seymour slinging barbs over the Regulatory Standards Bill. In a stunning about-face today, Mr Peters has pledged to… Audio
Peters vows to repeal Regulatory Standards Bill; Seymour hits back
"We did our best to neutralise its adverse effects and we will campaign at the next election to repeal it," Peters told Radio Waatea.
Govt's puberty blockers move attracts strong reactions
Cabinet has signed off on plans to halt new prescriptions for puberty blockers for young people with gender dysphoria, pending the results of a major clinical trial in the United Kingdom, expected in…
'A divorce between two parents': Te Pāti Māori MP breaks silence
Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke says she's observed the "division" of Te Pāti Māori.
Trump leads boycott of G20 summit
The high-powered gathering represents 85 percent of global GDP and two-thirds of the world's population, but the US won't be there.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Audio
Anti-stalking legislation passes third reading in Parliament
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says stalking is an "insidious behaviour" and the legislation was long overdue.
Crowd gathers outside Parliament ahead of visit by China's third most powerful official
Zhao Leji ranks only below president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools; 'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical… Audio
'Absolutely ludicrous': Costello defends plunge in tobacco ranking
New Zealand has gone from second in the world to 53rd in a major tobacco control index. Audio
NZ silent so far on climate summit push for a 'fossil fuels' roadmap
About 80 countries at this year's COP30 meeting want the world to develop a fossil fuel phase-out plan - but New Zealand is still considering whether to join them. Audio
Labour's repsonse to ERO report, new ferries announcement
Willow-Jean Prime joins the programme with Labour's response to the ERO report on bullying Audio
Thirteen bills get urgency treatment in penultimate sitting block of 2025
In the last week of the penultimate sitting block of the year, the House was moved into urgency for the progression of 13 government bills.
Worksafe changes won't lead to another Pike River - Van Velden
Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Brooke Van Velden said she doesn't believe the changes the government is making to Worksafe will lead to another Pike River disaster. Van Velden has been… Audio
Pike River 'a murder scene' - Winston Peters
Today marks the 15th anniversary since the disaster.
Hone Harawira weighs in on Te Pāti Māori turmoil
He's calling for the ousted MPs to be brought back, and for a reconciliation tour before getting "back to work".
