Politics
Political parties clash over proposed Wellington roading plans
Opposition parties are slamming the Transport Agency's proposed solution to Wellington's traffic problems. Mary Argue reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 18 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Seymour reaction for Clean Vehicle standards
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks Clean Vehicle standards and asbestos Audio
Cutting through 'spin': David Cohen on his unauthorised biography of Jacinda Ardern
In his new book, writer and journalist David Cohen wants to offer a different perspective on Jacinda Ardern's leadership than the documentary Prime Minister and her own memoir. He joins Emile Donovan… Audio
With a new leader and party rebrand, Opportunity aims for parliament in 2025
Despite giving off radio silence since its defeat in 2023, The Opportunities Party has been consistently polling around 2 percent. Qiulae Wong wants to turn the party's chances around. Audio
'On notice': The seven fast-track projects the Greens would revoke
"We will revoke them, even if consents are issued," said the Greens' resources spokesperson Steve Abel.
'You're my rock': Hipkins announces engagement
He first confirmed the relationship during his concession speech on the evening of the 2023 election.
Watch: Luxon on changes to clean vehicle standards threshold
The prime minister is speaking at this week's post-cab media conference about more changes to the Clean Car Standard.
Government tinkering with the Clean Car Standard again
The government is tinkering with the Clean Car Standard again, saying most importers are unable to meet the targets under the scheme as it currently stands. Last year it watered down the standard to… Audio
Fraud Awareness Week: Govt creates new scam protections
Too many people were being ripped off by scams that spread through fake websites, texts and social media, says the government.
Labour selects doctor to take on Shane Reti
A high-profile emergency doctor has been selected to stand for the Labour Party against former Health Minister Dr Shane Reti.
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Peter Dunne
Peter Dunne was the leader of United Future and is a former MP and Minister who has worked within both National and Labour governments. Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The number of Chinese tourists travelling to New Zealand has remained well below pre-Covid levels, despite a strong recovery from countries… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Disability advocate wants answers after Facebook page closure
A disability advocate is wanting answers over why his Facebook account has been suspended - joining a growing number of people shut out of social media accounts. Dr Rachel Faleatua spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi calls for party hui this weekend
Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion. Kapa-Kingi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Disability advocate’s Facebook page shut down
A disability advocate who relies on social media for his work has had his long-standing Facebook account shut down for unspecified reasons. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 17 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Government to raise Fair Trading Act fines to $5m
Gains from breaching the Act under the current system can sometimes outweigh the penalties.
