Politics
Parliament fits an extra morning into final sitting day
The House - On Parliament's last day of the year, there was the rare occurrence of a personal (conscience) vote on selling booze over the Easter weekend. While it didn't have the numbers to pass, it… Audio
Former political figure who abused teens confirms appeal
The former political figure who sexually abused two teens in the late 1990s will challenge his case in the Court of Appeal next year.
James Cameron to launch new 'vision' to save struggling Wellington
A group of high-profile Wellingtonians are launching a series of events about the future of the city, with the first to feature film director James Cameron.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1… Audio
Luxon should have accepted Waitangi challenge - trust chair
"As heated as it may get, we have to keep up those conversations and not stop talking with each other," Pita Tipene told Morning Report. Audio
David Seymour and Rawiri Waititi give Christmas messages
We hear from ACT Party leader David Seymour and and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Rawiri Waititi. Audio
Waitangi National Trust on Luxon not attending Waitangi Day
The Waitangi National Trust chair says the government is missing an opportunity to build nationhood after the prime minister said he won't be attending Waitangi commemorations next year. Waitangi… Audio
US correspondent on the biggest stories of 2024
US correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann about the biggest moments in 2024. Audio
Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick give Christmas wishes
We hear from New Zealand First leader - and deputy prime minister - Winston Peters, along with Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Audio
PM Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins provide Christmas message
Prime minister Christopher Luxon and the leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins provide a Christmas message. Audio
Mata Reports | Grief and Anger: The Unsolved Murder of Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Four months after her body was found on a Northland beach, Joanna Sione-Lauaki’s murder is unsolved. Her whānau is desperate for answers – and they want cruel rumours to stop so they can grieve.
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The year in politics, month-by-month
It's been a long year in politics - James Shaw was still leading the Greens in February - remember that?
PM skipping Waitangi 'good first step' - hīkoi organiser
"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
Lake Alice redress payments won't have sway on what other survivors receive
Lead minister of the government's response to abuse in care Erica Stanford said Cabinet looked at this case very separately. Audio
Te Pāti Māori looks for more collaborative approach
Te Pāti Māori is shifting to a more collaborative approach, its co-leader saying they needed to 'get past themselves' and work closer with other parties. Political Reporter Russell Palmer filed this… Audio
Peters spends half of year's last speech on TPM, Waititi breaks into song
Watch: "Have a good Christmas, 'cos you'll need it sunshine," the NZ First leader said in a rowdy final debate in the house.
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni on Vanuatu recovery, 2024
Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni talks about Labour's first year in opposition Audio
