Politics
World News Wrap for 6 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime on unemployment rate, school boards
Labour's Willow Jean Prime "This Goverment is allergic to anything Maori" Audio
Parents need to ask schools to teach te reo
Some teacher and principal groups have reacted angrily to the government's sudden change which took them by surprise.
Behind the education overhaul
A key player in the curriculum rewrite says the criticism is overblown - and not a reflection what the sector thinks. Audio
Businesses urged to prepare for free trade deal with India
Indian trade chief Piyush Goyal, who's in Auckland for a business summit, is the first commerce minister from the South Asian nation to visit New Zealand in 18 years.
Democrats win across the spectrum as voters reject Trump
Election results in the US today were a vivid show of discontent with President Donald Trump, nearly a year into his second term.
Space Agency investigates government-owned and operated satellite
The satellite would monitor things like such as illegal fishing.
Should MPs be attending Taiwan celebrations?
Former MP Peter Dunne — who visited Taiwan several times as an MP — says New Zealand's Chinese ambassador has “lost the plot” in warning MPs about celebrating Taiwan's national day. Audio
The Whip for Wednesday 5 November 2025
This week in our weekly half hour injection of politics, Wallace is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former advisor to Minister Paul Goldsmith. Morning Report host… Audio
NY elects Mamdani for mayor on big election night for Democrats
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has defeated Andrew Cuomo to win New York City's mayoral race, US media is reporting.
Mamdani: The long-shot socialist who will be the next NY mayor
The leftist local lawmaker emerged from relative obscurity to lead a supercharged campaign for the US megacity's top job.
PM confident trade deal with India will be reached
India's trade minister Piyush Goyal is in New Zealand this week for more talks.
Inquiry finds Carl Bates followed rules in declaring property interests
An inquiry into the declaration of National Party MP Carl Bates' interests in 25 properties has found he followed Parliament's rules.
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
New York City elects youngest mayor in over a century
New York City has elected its youngest mayor in over a century. Democratic-socialist Zohran Mamdani overcame former governor Andrew Cuomo in an election that saw the city's biggest turnout since 2001… Audio
Regulatory Standards Bill back in the House
While the week in politics began with another chapter in the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori, the House started the parliamentary week by resuming the consideration of the closely followed…
Democrats win New Jersey, Virginia in early test of Trump's second term
Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill cruised to comfortable victories in the Virginia and New Jersey governors' elections.
Crown apologises for leaving iwi 'virtually landless'
Around 500 iwi members travelled to Parliament to witness the third reading of the Ngāti Pāoa Claims Settlement Bill.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Audio
