Chris Hipkins
Labour leader on abuse in state care apology
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 November 2024
On today's episode, people across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call, the Treaty Principles Bill is going to be… Audio
Labour leader on introduction of Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on changes to building consents
The government says planned changes to building consents will slash costs and speed up projects. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 October 2024
On today's episode, The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. A Wellington City… Audio
Investigation launched into disappearing Andrew Bayly email
The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. Corin Dann spoke to party Leader Chris… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio
Labour leader on calls for govt intervention at Wellington City Council
The leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 October 2024
On today's episode, documents released by Te Whatu Ora on Tuesday revealed new details about the huge deficit facing our hospitals, the Defence Force says a salvage team is being put together to… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Force says a salvage team is being put together to figure out how to get HMNZS Manawanui off the sea floor in Samoa. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 September
On today's episode, at least nine people are dead and thousands of people have been injured after electronic pagers, some used by Hezbollah, silmutaneously exploded in Lebanon overnight, nearly all… Audio
Chris Hipkins on Comancheros gang bust
Nearly all Comancheros gang members are now facing charges after a massive three-year investigation into money laundering, drug trafficking, and military-style training. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio
The House For Sun 15 Sept 2024
Chris Hipkins chats about his formal parliamentary title - Leader of the Opposition, and the very different job of leading in opposition. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 September
On today's episode, Two hundred and thirty mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month, it's the main… Audio
Locals say Wellington is losing its vibrancy due to cuts
The government is denying Wellington is dying as more businesses shut their doors, blaming public sector cuts and the cost of living. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on closure of Winstone Pulp International mills
Two Central Island towns are in distress today after the closure of their respective mills. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio