Politics

An international group of climate researchers has called out New Zealand over its approach to cutting emissions.

The non-profit group Climate Action Tracker has singled out this country along with… Audio

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters is expected to call for a ceasefire in Gaza during Parliament on Thursday.

Parliament's agenda for Thursday afternoon states that Peters will ask it to express… Audio

The government has softened its stance on wanting to end extra pay for public service employees who are fluent in te reo Māori.

Some public service workers are eligible for allowances of up to $3,500… Audio

It's been a turbulent first week for the new government, without any semblance of a honeymoon period after finally taking office.

A major protest was led by Te Pāti Māori regarding many of the new… Audio

MPs have clashed for the first time since the election in a fiery debate that'll set the tone for the next three years.

Party leaders argued over race relations, conspiracies and Labour's election… Audio

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced tough questions in his first of two days of questioning at the inquiry into the country's Covid-19 response.

Johnson was in the top job as the pandemic… Audio

To politics, and Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has walked back comments she made about stopping extra pay for public servants who are fluent in te reo Maori. It's been a tumultuous start for… Audio

Midweek Mediawatch - Mediawatch’s weekly catch-up with Nights. Colin Peacock talked to Mark Leishman about the new government getting underway with plenty of ceremony, lots of protest - but no… Audio

Before MPs can fight they must first swear. Swearing is the main business of Parliament's first day, other than choosing themselves a judge and protector - the Speaker. 

Parliament business got underway after the State Opening of the 54th Parliament, a ceremony of pomp and pageantry culminating in the Speech from the Throne. Audio

Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins re-entered the Parliamentary ring this afternoon, exchanging vicious blows in the first debate of this term. It followed the pomp and pageantry of this morning's… Audio

Auckland Council is no closer to deciding on its Budget, after a full day of debate on what parts to put out for public consultation. The plan proposes rates rises, overhauling public transport to… Audio

The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was… Audio

The Governor General Dame Cindy Kiro has given the traditional Speech from the Throne to mark the official state opening of the new parliament. Her speech - written by the Prime Minister Christopher… Audio

Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Susie to talk about new legislation for illegal migrants that break the law, l'amour between Australia and France and postal changes. Audio