Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 August
On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio
Luxon arrives in Tonga for Pacific Islands Forum
Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job. The Prime Minister is likely to face questions about climate action - and his government's move to grant… Audio
Covid-19 inquiry a chance to heal rifts - chair
The probe might bring "some sunlight" to the deep divisions it caused, its outgoing chairperson says. Audio
Chris Hipkins on Luxon's trip to Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum and it's expected he'll be quizzed about New Zealand's approach to climate action. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio
Climate change on agenda as Luxon arrives for Pacific Islands Forum
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for his first Pacific Islands Forum in the top job.
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
Deputy Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big political stories of the week. Audio
Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight
Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the… Audio
Stop the questions: a coach steps in to end the fight
Parliament's Question Time is a slow-moving boxing match with many rounds. This week one boxer's second stepped into the ring to help. They didn't throw in the towel, but they did try to stop the…
AudioSFO looks to drop jobs as part of public service cost-cutting
It is part of what it calls an "organisational efficiency and effectiveness review".
Live: Goldsmith talks down seafood industry meetings
Treaty Negotiations Minister is downplaying assurances he gave to the seafood industry about the foreshore and seabed.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 27 August
On today's episode, the prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss, Uber drivers are… Audio
Minister, mayor and council all agree on congestion charges for Wellington city
In a rare moment of unity, Transport Minister Simeon Brown, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau and Greater Wellington Regional Council chairperson Daran Ponter are on the same page about congestion charges… Audio
PM announces plans to deal with NZ's energy supply issues
The prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Industry group supports Government's new energy plan
Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says the new plan will help to meet New Zealand's short and long-term energy needs, but he would prefer to see any investment in natural gas be… Audio
National and Labour clash on renewables targets and offshore oil and gas exploration
The government's confirmed it's reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and walking away from the previous government's 2030 renewables target. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Labour sees just transition as core of future energy policy
Labour's climate change spokesperson Megan Woods said the party wanted to learn from its just transition pilots in Taranaki and Southland.
Nicola Willis on change to Fast Track Approvals bill
Nathan Rarere talks changes to proposed fast track legislation with Finance Minister Nicola Willis Audio
New Zealand has an 'energy security crisis' - Christopher Luxon
A raft of measures to ease energy security and affordability includes a review of the performance of the electricity market.
Protesters call for end to benefit sanctions
Some are worried about being forced to return to work under the government's tough-love approach.
Watch: Christopher Luxon reveals energy security measures
The government will also pass legislation by the end of the year to reverse the oil and gas exploration ban.
