Politics
Govt plans to stop growing Kāinga Ora stock of state houses
The government's plan to stop growing its stock of state houses and slash Kāinga Ora's debt has come under intense criticism from political opponents. Kāinga Ora chair Simon Moutter spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Debate expected as politicians arrive at Waitangi
Protests, challenges and fiery debate are expected as government ministers front up for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri in Waitangi. Political reporter Lillian Hanly is in Waitangi. Audio
Political pōwhiri set to begin in Waitangi
Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Audio
Labour's Kieran McAnulty on govt's Kāinga Ora plan
Kāinga Ora will stop growing its stock of state houses under a government "turnaround plan" aimed at slashing the agency's debt. Labour housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Robert F Kennedy moves closer to top US health job
He faced opposition from health groups and Democrats, who say he is unfit for the job because of his role in the anti-vaccine movement.
Carmel Sepuloni noticing more security at Waitangi
Labour Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni talks to Nathan about social housing, jobseeker sanctions and Waitangi Day Audio
Politicians to be welcomed at Waitangi but not all will be there
The Parliamentary pōwhiri is a chance each year for politicians to have their say, and for the hau kāinga - home people - and te ao Māori, to respond.
Te Pāti Māori re-commits to Te Tiriti Commissioner
It will be a bottom line for any potential coalition negotiations at next year's election, the party says.
Peters to meet Mexican ambassador after 'racist' comments
The ambassador is meeting the deputy PM in Waitangi, after controversial comments Peters and Shane Jones made.
Climate Change Commission backs 'reviewing' free carbon credits for big polluters
The scheme was designed to prevent producers of carbon-intensive products from moving production overseas to get away from emissions pricing.
Kāinga Ora revamp 'all PR ... it's absolute bull' - opposition
Labour and the Greens have rubbished the government's turnaround plan for state housing, saying it will only make more people homeless.
Bishop reveals plan to 'turn around' Kāinga Ora
The Housing Minister says the total number of social houses will not reduce under the government's shake-up.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
In today's episode, members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Runanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pati Maori, Pacific aid… Audio
Government drops 'redundant' ram raid bill
Labour proposed the legislation to reduce break-ins, but Paul Goldsmith says a 'more targeted' response is needed.
Waitangi Tribunal members welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae
Members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Rūnanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Ngā Wai hono i te pō, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pāti Māori. Māori news Journalist… Audio
Trudeau says Trump has paused Canada tariffs
The Canadian prime minister also announced his country would list drug cartels as "terrorists" and increase its border patrol budget.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Audio
'In hindsight': Tory Whanau says she should have done stint as councillor first
Elected officials around the country will return to their respective council tables as their last year before local elections gets underway.
Nigel Farage's right-wing Reform party leads in UK polls
Nigel Farage's political party is now the most popular in Britain, beating the governing Labour Party.
Luxon defends decision to skip events in Waitangi
But the head of the marae the prime minister will attend instead says he won't be given an easy ride. Audio
