Politics
Labour leader on introduction of Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
US election on a knife edge as polls open
The election is on a knife edge with Kamala Harris and Donald Trump is being called one of the closest ever. Founder and director of the University of Virginia centre for politics Professor Larry… Audio
Millions vote as booths open in US
Voting booths opened in the early hours of this morning and millions of Americans have been heading to the ballots, casting their votes. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
US territories in Pacific closely watching election
As the U.S. elections unfold, America's territories such as the Northern Marianas, American Samoa and Guam, along with rest of the pacific region are closely watching. Eleisha Foon reports. Audio
Election day in USA
It's Election Day in the United States - the final day on which Americans can vote in the race for the White House. Correspondent Simon marks reports. Audio
All eyes on key swing states on election day
The US presidential contest between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is hurtling towards an uncertain finish on Wednesday. Corin Dann spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Politics by Night US Presidential special with Laura Walters
Newsroom.co.nz's political editor Laura Walters joins Emile Donovan from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on the eve of the US presidential election. Audio
Timetable for controversial Treaty Principles Bill brought forward
A spokesperson for the acting leader of the house has confirmed the Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
Costello accused of intimidating health officials
The smokefree minister has been accused of intimidating health officials - after she hit back at their feedback and accused them of undermining her efforts. That's the accusation from the Public… Audio
Staff will use force in youth boot camps as 'a last resort' - PM
Cabinet has signed off on those running the boot camps using force to protect themselves or others, or stop young offenders escaping. Audio
Costello's accusation has had 'chilling effect' on democracy, public servants say
The complaint comes after the Associate Health Minister accused health officials of undermining her efforts.
Police minister denies claims children left on their own after Ōpōtiki police raids
Police Minister Mark Mitchell says those claiming children were left on their own following police raids on homes in Ōpōtiki are "wrong".
Update on Oz with Bernard Keane
Bernard discusses the tail end of the kerfuffle over Anthony Albanese's connections to Qantas and the free upgrades they gave him and the government forgiving 20% student debt. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
In today’s episode, with just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job, a leaked ministerial briefing has shown… Audio
Trump and Harris make final pitches to voters
With just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job. Morning Report's Corin Dann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 November 2024
On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
It's the final countdown to the US election with both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spending time in Pennsylvania before the polls close. Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington… Audio
Increased liability concerns are preventing people from accessing the outdoors
Twelve associations are calling for recreational activities to be formally excluded from the Health and Safety Act 2015.
Cabinet signs off late payment rules for government departments
It will soon be mandatory for government departments to pay invoices within ten days, a move the government says will help small businesses and improve productivity. Audio