Politics
Greens accuse government of 'clownish' smear campaign
The party has savaged the government's response to the looming mega-strike.
Political commentators Ben Thomas and Andrew Kirton
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann; PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter issued by the government ahead of mega strike… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 20 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Mediawatch: What is broadcasting - and who decides?
The broadcasting watchdog has told online outlet The Platform it can consider complaints about it, sparking cries of "Orwellian overreach".
'Co-ordinated attack': Collins hits out at unions over strikes
An open letter by the Public Service Minister claims the teachers' union put Palestine ahead of students on an agenda list.
Government mulls law change after court favours returned service people
Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.
New sanctions to help beneficiaries find jobs - Social Development Minister
Those failing an obligation for the first time will either have to do job-search activities or attend employment-related training courses.
Moe mai rā, Bolger: MPs farewell the 'great helmsman'
On Thursday, Parliament's usual agenda was set aside, as MPs lamented the death of Jim Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990-97. Audio
Mood souring between coalition parties over Fonterra sale
The mood appears to be souring between coalition parties over the sale of well-known New Zealand's dairy brands to French multinational Lactalis. New Zealand First says the move to sell Fonterra… Audio
Health Minister takes deep dive into pay packets of doctors
The Health Minister has taken a deep dive into the pay packets and perks of senior doctors during a speech at their annual conference. Simeon Brown accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for… Audio
'Limp defences': Peters threatens Fonterra over sale of iconic brands
The NZ First leader is holding out the prospect of more regulation for the dairy giant if the sale of brands like Anchor and Mainland proceeds.
Coalition partners exchange blows over Fonterra deal
David Seymour says politicians should stick to policy, but Winston Peters says he milked cows for decades and unlike some knows "what one end of the cow looks like".
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
The Health Minister will consider a law change to prevent further doctors strikes; Kaipara District Council has lodged a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs about local election… Audio
Calls for urgent changes to how govt fights organised crime
The final report from an advisory group focusing on organised crime is calling on the government to urgently implement its proposed solutions. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Council lodges complaint over election irregularities
Kaipara District Council has lodged a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs about local election irregularities. RNZ Northland reporter Peter de Graaf was at the meeting and spoke to… Audio
Labour responds to health minister’s attack on strike action
The Health Minister will consider a law change to prevent further doctors strikes. Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Government to build 82 more classrooms and a new school
Education Minister Erica Stanford says the government had halved build costs which freed up the funding to rapidly growing areas.
