Politics
Govt reviewing development programme with Kiribati
The government is reviewing its development programme with Kiribati after President Taneti Maamau pulled out from the latest meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Australian National… Audio
PM hints National will campaign on asset sales at next election
The Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales next term… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk. Audio
'People are being pushed out': Overseas warning about 'digital nomads'
Spain introduced a 'digital nomad' visa in 2023 to boost the economy, but over-tourism has sparked backlash from locals. Audio
'Digital nomad' visa change already getting overseas interest
Some Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires are among those showing interest in the move, a business expert says. Audio
Govt outlines plans to stimulate economic growth
In his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talked about sending the signal that foreign investors would be "welcomed rather than treated as criminals" and the government would… Audio
PM Luxon on govt's plans for economic growth
Economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green Party urges govt to stick to climate change agreement
The Green Party is urging the government to stick to an international climate change agreement and stay away from subsidising or underwriting fossil fuel exploration. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke… Audio
Colombia accepts migrants after tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ may cut funding to Kiribati
Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters high and dry. Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Colombia accepts migrants after Trump's tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Journalist Luke Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ welcomes digital nomads with changes to visitor visas
The finance minister Nicola Willis joins Nathan for her regular Tuesday talk where she talks about changes to the working visa to encourage digital natives to live and work in Aotearoa. Audio
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned
Views ranged from it being an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori" to providing the chance to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty. Audio
New Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.
Watch: Tourism visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
The so-called 'digital nomads' include visitors such as IT specialists and social media influencers. Audio
Greens accuse Prime Minister of softening language on privatisation
The Green Party wants clarity from the Prime Minister on the government's plans for privatisation, accusing him of "publicly entertaining" the privatisation of public services and asset sales.
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss the year ahead in politics and President Donald Trump's vow to buy Greenland. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
In today's episode, a historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, the Northland town of Mangawhai is… Audio
Justice Committee hears submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
A historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
