Politics
Suite of banking competition changes adopted by government
The government has accepted most of the recommendations out of a banking inquiry to improve competition in the sector.
Ousted Te Pāti Māori MPs hold discreet meeting with former colleagues
"Way below the line". That's how ousted Te Pāti Māori MP Takuta Ferris has described how the political party has treated him and fellow MP Mariameno Kapa Kingi. The pair was expelled from the… Audio
Question Time directs rare query to non-ministerial MP
Question Time is usually all about ministers, but on Thursday it had an extra question directed at an MP who is not a minister.
Seymour blames teacher strikes for drop in attendance
The Associate Education Minister says there was a drop-off in school attendance in the final week of Term 3.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 December 2025
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down ; Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster… Audio
RNZ’s Sam Sherwood with the latest on IPCA report
A woman who accused the disgraced former police Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming of sexual offending remains before the court on charges of harassing another police officer and his wife. National… Audio
Sir Brian Roche responds to IPCA report
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service… Audio
FENZ plan to cut 170 roles labelled as reckless
Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Association. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Former Assistant Police Commissioner responds to IPCA findings
Nick Perry, a former Assistant Police Commissioner says the recent misconduct findings will have cops across the country feeling disappointed and let down. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Climate Change Minister heads to COP30
New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Report highlights benefits of Kids Kiwisaver scheme
New research released this morning has set out the benefit of a Kids Kiwisaver scheme, where all children would automatically be enrolled at birth. Max Rashbrooke, co-founder for the Institute for… Audio
The week in politics from the Labour Party's perspective
Willow-Jean Prime discusses the week in politics from the Labour Party's perspective Audio
Further inquiries possible after IPCA report - Police minister
The prospect of a broader inquiry would "definitely" be discussed, but at the moment the focus is on the IPCA report, Mark Mitchell says.
Te Pati Māori MPs meet without party co-leaders
It comes after the National Council made the decision to expel Te Pati Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.
Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established. Audio
The Prime Minister mulls asset sales
Dan Brunskill is interest.co.nz's political and economics reporter based in the parliamentary press gallery. He joins Emile to discuss. Audio
Government must stop 'short-sighted' FENZ cuts - PSA
Fire and Emergency is circulating a restructure proposal to its staff this afternoon but told RNZ it would not release it publicly.
Dunedin City Council's new water plan given green light
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
Survivors of abuse in care say government promises were hollow
A year on from the Prime Minister's apology, survivors of abuse in care have fired a shot across the bows of the government, telling them their promises were hollow and their actions are failing… Audio
