Politics
The full text of Christopher Luxon's Crown apology to abuse survivors
It "is a significant, sorrowful but important day" for the country, the prime minister says in his formal apology to abuse victims at Parliament.
National hīkoi travels from Whangārei to Auckland
Day two of the national hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill is travelling from Whangārei to the North Shore on Tuesday. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Americans searching for housing in NZ surges after Trump win
As Donald Trump prepares to move into the White House, many Americans in Democrat states are looking to flee to New Zealand - with realestate.co.nz seeing a huge surge in traffic. Vanessa Williams… Audio
Government to make formal apology to abuse in care survivors
The government's formal apology is set to get underway on Tuesday morning. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
National hīkoi arrives in Whangārei
Thousands have turned out in Whangārei, the first city on the hīkoi.
Muriwai residents still picking up the pieces from ruined homes
Almost a year on from the Auckland anniversary floods and cyclone Gabrielle, residents in Auckland's Muriwai are still picking up the pieces from their ruined homes and trying to move on. The area of… Audio
Government bars journalist from abuse apology at Parliament
The Speaker has blocked Aaron Smale from attending the official apology to victims of abuse in state care.
Oncologist's tweet could entice US specialists to move to NZ
A tongue in cheek tweet by a New Zealand oncologist after Donald Trump's presidential win, could entice sought after cancer specialists to Aotearoa. On the night of the United States election… Audio
Law changes to be announced with apology to abuse in care survivors
The Prime Minister has promised that tomorrow's national apology to survivors of abuse in state care will be more than just words - announcing a raft of law changes he hopes will stop it ever… Audio
Govt investment in Tongariro Chateau will cost - DOC
Any government investment in reviving the mothballed historic Tongariro Chateau will end up costing it financially according to advice from the Department of Conservation. A briefing paper to the… Audio
Govt to abolish strip searches of children in care
The government has announced law changes aimed at better protecting people in state care, ahead of Tuesday's formal apology for historical abuse.
Thousands join hikoi opposing Treaty Principles Bill
From the misty peaks of Cape Reinga to the rain soaked streets of Kawakawa, the national hikoi mo Te Tiriti today rolled through the north and will soon arrive in Whangarei. Since setting off this… Audio
Free lower North Island counselling service facing uncertain future
A lower North Island free counselling service is facing an uncertain future after one of its government contracts was drastically reduced this year. The Marton Counselling Centre's annual budget's… Audio
Qatar stepping down as mediator in Hamas Israeli ceasefire talks
Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about Qatar stepping down from its role as mediator in the Hamas and Israeli ceasefire talks, what a Trump vistory means for the conflict and… Audio
Stalking law: 'Shouldn't be up to victims to prove they were scared'
A victim advocate says proposed stalking legislation is a good start but she'd like to see some tweaks. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice… Audio
Dawn karakia launches national Hīkoi mō te Tiriti
Participants are beginning a nine-day journey to Wellington, with thousands expected to join the convoy as it makes its way across the country.
MPs urged to think wider on Parliament bill
The House - Parliament is debating a bill about itself. The first public submissions on it included thoughts on new powers for security, and stopping governments from starving their own watchers. Audio
Rangatahi list climate demands to minister ahead of COP29
The Youth Climate Statement has been sent to Simon Watts and the New Zealand delegation heading to Azerbaijan for COP29.
