Politics
Minister announces $61.6 million boost for crisis response services
Doocey announced $61.6 million over four years will go towards additional crisis assessment teams and other services.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Iwi leaders hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs together
Iwi leaders are hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs back together and make the party a credible force leading into next year's election. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New climate scheme to reward landowners for wetlands
The government has identified new wetlands and rewetted peatlands as "areas of opportunity" to pull more carbon out of the atmosphere.
World News Wrap for 5 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Emergency housing grants fall by $20m in a year
The drop has led to concerns the decline is pushing more people into homelessness.
Government has 'Trumpian accent' - human rights activist
Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard is calling on New Zealand leaders to speak up on world issues, saying "we need you".
Agnès Callamard
Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the govenments “Trumpian accent” is being noticed internationally. She urges the government to… Video, Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Indian commerce minister visits New Zealand amid trade ‘momentum’
A team of trade negotiators from India is in New Zealand this week to conduct a fourth round of in-person talks as part of ongoing free trade negotiations.
One of two Te Pāti Māori factions willing to meet - iwi leaders
Te Pāti Māori's leadership is willing to meet with its estranged MPs.
Retirement village residents descend on Parliament
RV President Brian Peat said it was a chance for political parties to show they're "committed to fairness and dignity for older Kiwis".
Regulatory Standards Bill passes second reading after heated debate in Parliament
The bill was introduced by ACT and part of National and Act's coalition agreement.
Father of man who drowned in harbour appalled by mayor's video
New Wellington Mayor Andrew Little posted a video on social media announcing the removal of safety fences, standing on the waterfront.
Efforts to find peace within Te Pati Māori look futile
Efforts to find peace within Te Pati Maori's ranks look increasingly futile - with the party's leadership pouring fuel on the fire - accusing detractors of trying to oust them. The party's national… Audio
Rawiri Waititi blames two 'rogue' MPs for turmoil within Te Pāti Māori
A process is in play for whether Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris are expelled from the party, Rawiri Waititi says. Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leader backs president's claims MPs sought to challenge leadership
Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders have returned to Parliament and finally fronted for media, as the party works out what to do about rogue MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. Rawiri Waititi is… Audio
