Jo Moir
PM Luxon looks to deepen relationship on India trip
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon promised during the election campaign to secure a free trade agreement with India in his first term, and he now says his real commitment is to deepening the trade… Audio
Phil Goff fired as High Commissioner over Trump comments
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has accused the Government of being "super-sensitive to the Trump administration", following Phil Goff's sacking. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Adrian Orr, Greg Foran resign, Phil Goff sacked in 24 hours
Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Lisa Owen about the resignations of Reserve Bank head Adrian Orr and Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran, as well as the sacking of UK High Commissioner Phil Goff. Audio
Govt has set aside $300 million to cover broken infrastructure contracts
New documents reveal the coalition has set aside 300 million dollars to cover broken infrastructure contracts and a break-fee with Hyundai, after the government ended a contract with the Korean… Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 28 February 2025
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir takes a look at New Zealand's relationship with China as three Chinese warships sit off the coast of Australia, and the Cook Islands signs new… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 28 February 2025
On today's episode, five-years-ago today, New Zealand recorded its first Covid-19 case, the Foreign Affairs Minister, Winston Peters, will land in South Korea tonight for the final leg of his trip to… Audio
Government to introduce legislation on switching parliamentary term
The Government is introducing legislation that will allow a four-year parliamentary term subject to a referendum Audio
Luxon under fire after Bayly resignation
Former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way. Political editor Jo Moir… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Minister Andrew Bayly resigns after incident with staff member
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a staffer's arm… Audio
Andrew Bayly has resigns ministerial positions
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after an incident with a staff member last week. RNZ political editor Jo Moir joined Kathryn for an update. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
On today's episode, the New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told… Audio
Automatic pay rises for public service jobs under threat
In the wake of thousands of public service job cuts, automatic pay rises are now under threat. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine
The Prime Minister says the government would consider sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine if there is a peace deal struck with Russia. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 February 2025
On today's episode, the families of those who died in Cyclone Gabrielle say Hawke's Bay residents are in danger because authorities have not made the urgent changes needed to keep people safe in… Audio
Political panel
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ political editor Jo Moir and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett. Audio
ACT leader David Seymour under fire over Polkinghorne letter
ACT leader David Seymour wrote a letter of support for Philip Polkinghorne during the police's investigation into his wife's death in April 2022. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 February 2025
On today's episode, Waitangi National Trust chairperson Pita Tipene spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss, Winston Peters spoke with Corin regarding concerns about the Island nation's transparency as an agreement… Audio