Politics
ACT not giving up on Treaty referendum bill
The ACT leader David Seymour isn't giving up on his Treaty referendum bill even though his coalition partners have ruled out supporting it. But Seymour is asking them to taihoa. Audio
Govt told to ditch 'Māori bashing policies'
The Government has been told it's got to ditch its Māori bashing policies and start listening to iwi. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Teachers need to give more warning over strike action - Cabinet paper
The government is hoping to increase the minimum notice of a strike to at least seven calendar days.
Nicola Willis on Koroneihana Treaty Principles challenge
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins First Up every Tuesday, this week she joined Nathan Rarere fresh from Koroneihana celebrations at Ngaruawahia Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 August 2024
On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio
'Transformational shifts' in healthcare put at risk by reset
A plan to transform healthcare through fewer specialist hospitals, more ambulances to link them and more community care is in limbo.
Political commentators Neale Jones & Brigitte Morten
Neale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss the mounting pressure on the Health Minister, the Prime Minister's trip to Canberra, and the long-awaited OCR cut. Audio
AA backs breath-testing boost
The AA says the government's plan for more breath tests should make people think twice about drink-driving. Audio
ACT won't be at Koroneihana - but were they invited?
Political leaders are descending on Tūrangawaewae Marae at the Māori King's invitation this week, with one notable absence. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 August
On today's episode, the Government's introducing incentive payments for the Police if they meet impairment and speeding enforcement targets on the roads, Transport Minister Simeon Brown joins us, Dr… Audio
Lawrence Yule appointed to solve Wairoa's flooding problems
Former long-time Hastings mayor and electorate MP Lawrence Yule has been given the role of solving Wairoa's flooding problems. Audio
New Human Rights Commissioner defends appointment
The new Human Rights Commissioner is defending his appointment after he posted pro-Israel views on Facebook and was once investigated for making a comment about the "trans agenda". Dr Stephen Rainbow… Audio
Political leaders arrive in Ngāruawāhia for Koroneihana
Political leaders are descending on Turangawaewae Marae in Ngāruawāhia - the heart of the Kīngitanga - for the first time since the Coalition Government was formed, but there's one notable absence… Audio
Hobson's Pledge and alternative facts
What was in the infamous Hobson's Pledge advertisement in the Herald that has sparked outrage and boycotts? Audio
Hobson's Pledge and alternative facts
What was in the infamous Hobson's Pledge advertisement in the Herald that has sparked outrage and boycotts?
AudioThe House: What it's like for first-term Māori MPs
New Zealand's Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space? Audio
Tougher laws needed to combat political corruption risk - think-tank
NZ is slipping in international anti-corruption measures and a "she'll be right" attitude is adding to the decline, report says. Audio
Being Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
Audio
Being Māori at Parliament
New Zealand’s Parliament House is a strikingly colonial edifice. So how does it feel to be Māori in that space?
Audio
Who are the family behind Kamala Harris's campaign for president?
As the Democrats get ready to hold their convention, the new candidate will be telling her story to millions of Americans for the first time.
