Politics
Deputy PM on NZ building climate change resiliance
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks climate change and infrastructure Audio
Tempers flare at packed Moa Point meeting
Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.
Are we ready for AI this election year?
Public law specialist Marcus Ganley has been looking into AI regulation in elections overseas and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Judge accused of yelling at Winston Peters cross-examined
District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the judicial conduct panel earlier this month.
Prison build fast-tracked as officials warn of 'compromised' design
Corrections is rushing new high-security units at Hawke's Bay, prompting questions over risks and reduced amenities amid record inmate growth.
PM Christopher Luxon 'open' to looking at bed tax in a second term
The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss the announcement of a review into policy decisions made during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Calls for vaping shop loophole to be closed
The Vaping Industry Association says a loophole that lets vape shops set up within dairies and petrol stations should be closed. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Seymour campaigns for smaller govt in blunt 'State of the Nation' speech
In Christchurch, the ACT leader pushed for a smaller state, rejected Treaty "division" and vowed to keep Labour, Greens and Te Pāti Māori from power.
Migrant worker protection key in free trade with India - Labour
Labour leader has written a letter to the Prime Minister outlining the conditions National must meet before the party will consider supporting the deal.
Ministry advisory group rented expensive Symonds Street space against advice
The group is paying $119,000 for the 2025/26 year.
'We had to intervene': Govt bans taking shellfish from Auckland rockpools
The ban is for all of the Whangaparāoa Peninsula, and further north at Kawau Bay and Ōmaha Bay.
Employment relations and speedy, lopsided debates
The government continues legislating apace, with frequent extra sittings. Among the priorities this week was a bill to "rebalance" employee-employer rights. The debate was lopsided.
Auckland Mayor slams Kaipara-Rodney breakaway pitch
Wayne Brown says splitting off north Rodney would require law changes and risk major investment.
Russia, Ukraine to hold talks in Geneva next week
The announcement by both countries signals the next leg in fraught US-brokered negotiations seeking to end the four-year war.
Ditch NZ Super entirely, minor party says
The Opportunity Party says New Zealanders would be better served by dropping NZ Super and replacing it with an entirely new support system. Audio
Government increases space launch limit tenfold
A physics professor says he does not trust the New Zealand Space Agency to make good decisions but the agency says it assesses all space activities against clear legislative criteria. Audio
Relying on tug boat from Australia risks lives, council leaders say
Leaders on both sides of Cook Strait say lives could be put at risk due to its emergency tug being off-contract from this month.
