Politics
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
Iwi petition against removal of Treaty of Waitangi requirement in schools
Education Minister Erica Stanford said the Treaty was the Crown's responsibility, not schools'.
The House: Behind the scenes at the Parliamentary library
The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary library. More than just books and periodicals - it's a research powerhouse.
Cook Islands remains 'committed' to NZ
The Cook Islands government says it remains committed to free association with New Zealand despite recent disagreements and trust issues between the two governments. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Luxon should step in over Cook Islands spat - expert
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
A geopolitical analyst says the prime minister should fix the diplomatic stand-off, as the foreign minister is making things worse. Audio
