Politics
ACT MP proposes stopping councils considering climate
ACT MP Mark Cameron has submitted a members bill seeking to stop regional councils from considering the negative impacts of climate change in consenting decisions. He spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
President Biden in high-stakes news conference
President Joe Biden is facing media in a rare, solo news conference, his first since his disastrous debate against Donald Trump two weeks ago. It's a high stakes press conference for him as he fields… Audio
Midday essentials for Friday 12 July
On today's episode, we cross to our Washington DC correspondent as President Joe Biden holds a rare, solo news conference. The Tertiary Education Union says a directive for Te Pukenga to hire specific… Audio
Bloomfield defends top health official after smokefree outrage
The former director general says the government shouldn't be surprised by public health officials being unhappy with the smokefree laws repeal.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 12 July
In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she… Audio
Political panel: Tana saga, Luxon in Washington
Listen to our weekly political panel, this week with RNZ's Anneke Smith and AAP New Zealand correspondent Ben McKay. Audio
'On top of his brief': Luxon not worried about Biden's abilities
The prime minister has been meeting with world leaders in Washington, including the embattled 81-year-old US president. Audio
Analysis: Christopher Luxon's NATO trip
An international relations expert is hailing Christopher Luxon's US visit a success, The prime minister had one on one meetings with world leaders, as well as a number of Republican and Democratic… Audio
Christopher Luxon NATO trip update
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts today. Luxon met with Indo-Pacific, IP4 nations Australia, Japan and Korea. The meeting was also attended by Ukrainian… Audio
Joe Biden on watch ahead of press conference
All eyes are on President Joe Biden who is hosting the final day of the NATO summit. He is due to give an unscripted press conference in a few hours time where he will answer questions, including the… Audio
Luxon calls out 'Russia's callous disregard for life' in meeting with Zelensky
The prime minister's time in Washington DC is coming to a close after a packed day of meetings with both NATO leaders and Ukraine's president. Audio
Our political editor is in Washington, reaction of NATO, Luxon
The NATO Summit is about to wrap up RNZ's Jo Moir is there with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Audio
What ram-raided dairy owners want from the govt
Dairy owners in Auckland say the priority for the government's new retail crime advisory group should be to talk to business owners. Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Mike Williams (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Mike Williams discuss Associate Health Minister Casey Costello being reprimanded after neglecting an OIA request and reversing the… Audio
All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.
Luxon has unexpected meeting with Joe Biden
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had 'a wonderful night at the White House' after an unexpected meeting with US President Joe Biden while in Washington DC for the NATO summit, Giles Dexter… Audio
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Juggernaut, new series at The Spinoff, looking at 80s politics
This coming Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of a drunk Robert Muldoon calling a snap election.In Juggernaut - a brand new podcast from The Spinoff - Toby Manhire tells the story of those events and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Winston Peters demanding answers over Aratere grounding
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry. Leaked documents show a crew member pushed the wrong button, accidently… Audio
