Politics
Ngāpuhi keen to move towards treaty settlement on own terms
Ngāpuhi hapū want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their terms and on the basis that they have not ceded sovereignty to the crown. Treaty negotiations minister Paul… Audio
Polls show no clear winner after VP debate
CNN polls show there was no clear winner in the Vice-presidential debate between Republican candidate JD Vance and the Democrat's Tim Walz. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
South Pacific Defence Ministers meeting underway
South Pacific Defence Ministers meeting is underway, hosted by New Zealand, but this time Pacific Island Forum Secretary General has been invited. Audio
Labour's concerns over new charter school legislation
It's Jan Tinetti's turn to front for the Labour party this week - she talked with Nathan Rarere about charter schools. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Audio
Luxon's property profits highlight unfairness - Labour
The Prime Minister recently sold two properties, making a profit which is exempt from tax. Audio
Minister says crackdown on spies coming
Paul Goldsmith says tougher criminal rules for espionage are on the way.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 2 October 2024
On today's episode, missiles have been launched at Israel from Iran. It comes in response to Israel's " limited ground operation" in southern Lebanon as well as air and missile strikes on Syria, Iraq… Audio
Australia: Online dating code, indigenous interpreters
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche talks about an online dating code and how negative equity and capital gains taxes are back on the national agenda. Audio
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
Labour MP under fire for tweet justifying Hamas attacks
Labour's associate spokesperson for foreign affairs Damien O'Connor has removed a tweet that appeared to justify Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to… Audio
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
The deputy political editor of the New Zealand Herald looks at the government's renewed focus on infrastructure, the fallout from the decision to pause the new hospital build in Dunedin and Prime… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 18: Annette Sykes on marine and coastal areas, Tākuta Ferris on its impact on Te Wai Pounamu
Treaty lawyer and former Mana Party candidate Annette Sykes discusses the amendments to the Marine and Coastal Areas Act, and Te Tai Tonga MP Tākuta Ferris shares how it will impact his electorate and… Video, Audio
'Be prepared to receive it back' - Jones on heated confrontation with protesters
The Resources Minister says he has every right to shout back at people if he is being yelled at in public. Audio
Funding to clean up contaminated sites, vulnerable landfills announced
$30 million will help councils and landowners clean up sites at risk of being affected by severe weather, the environment minister says.
Rotorua Hospital's delayed children's ward officially opened
The children's unit was part of a $6m redevelopment of the hospital's women, child, and family facilities.
'I get it, I'm wealthy': Luxon on attention from $890k apartment sale
The Prime Minister says he has nothing to hide in terms of his success.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister is standing by his Associate Health Minister despite concerns she made policy decisions that would benefit tobacco company Philip Morris the most, the Resources… Audio
Why John Key thinks Donald Trump will - and should - win
Sir John says Kamala Harris' economic views are radically to the left of Joe Biden - and for all his faults, Trump is the better choice.
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
It's the eve of the Vice Presidential debate between Ohio Senator JD Vance and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, and NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben joins Kathryn. Audio