Jo Moir
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
Political panel
RNZ political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's political reporter Lillian Hanley spoke on this week's political panel. Audio
Government challenged on Waitangi Day
From the far north, to Akaroa in the south, challenges were laid down before the government on a day usually reserved for prayer, reflection and festivities. Traditionally politics are off the agenda… Audio
Political pōwhiri set to begin in Waitangi
Government ministers have arrived in Waitangi for Wednesday morning's political pōwhiri. Coalition partners Winston Peters and David Seymour will be there, but Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will… Audio
Investors anxious which country Trump will target next with tariffs
So far New Zealand has escaped Donald Trump's punishing round of new tariffs but investors around the world are anxiously waiting to see which country's the US President will target next. Political… Audio
Politics look ahead with Jo Moir
From a substantial cabinet reshuffle, the start of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles bill, and lately, talk of privatisation - there's lots happening in politics. Audio
PM responds to Jones comments on Mexican New Zealanders
The Prime Minister has encouraged all MPs to watch what they say after Shane Jones refused to resile from his comments about Mexican New Zealanders. That's despite New Zealand First leader Winston… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales… Audio
PM hints National will campaign on asset sales at next election
The Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales next term… Audio
Govt outlines plans to stimulate economic growth
In his state of the nation speech Prime Minister Christopher Luxon talked about sending the signal that foreign investors would be "welcomed rather than treated as criminals" and the government would… Audio
Govt looks to tourism and immigration to boost economy
At the National Party caucus retreat in Hamilton on Wednesday Nicola Willis made it clear the former government's 'higher value' approach to visitors was gone. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Paddy… Audio
National Party caucus retreat begins in Hamilton
The National Party caucus retreat kicks off on Wednesday, fresh off the heels of the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio