Politics
Watch: Luxon talks foreign investment in state of nation address
"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.
Watch: 'Two invisible tribes' - Seymour's State of the Nation
The ACT leader has used his first major speech of the year to argue the country is a tipping point.
Seymour's hapū requests he not attend Waitangi events
In a letter sent to the ACT Party Leader, Ngāti Rēhia said the Treaty Principles Bill was "divisive."
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
Concerns raised over new Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Some appointments by the government will not do a lot to "encourage trust", a former member of the Waitangi Tribunal says.
Something old, new, borrowed and blue in PM's growth plan
Analysis - At first glance Christopher Luxon's plan to inject growth in the economy is a hark back to pre-Covid days and the last National government.
Scientists' association worries Crown Research Institutes reform will lead to more job cuts
The New Zealand Association of Scientists co-president says she does not want to see major job losses through the government's science reforms. Audio
PM Luxon calls for mining to dig deeper into economy
Prime Minister Luxon wants mining to dig deeper into the country's economy, calling it a key player in the government's growth plan. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trade Minister on new foreign investment agency
The government is setting up a new foreign investment agency aimed at boosting productivity and innovation. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
CTU estimates cost of progressing Treaty Principles Bill has increased by 50 percent
An updated estimate by the CTU for the cost of progressing the Treaty Principles Bill to its first reading shows a 50 percent increase, due to the number of submissions received. CTU Chief economist… Audio
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices
US President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia, and OPEC, to lower oil prices, saying that would bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Washington D.C. correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to… Audio
Māori Queen makes first visit to Rātana
Nga wai hono i te po has made her first visit to Rātana Pā as Māori Queen, taking with her the memory of her late father Kiingi Tuheitia. The Kiingitanga and Rātana Church share a long history of… Audio
Science Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins on changes to science sector
The group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented. Key changes announced by Judith Collins include merging Crown Research… Audio
NZ Assoc of scientists on govt's changes to sector
The Science, Innovation and Technology Minister is calling the proposed changes to New Zealand's science system "the largest reset in 30 years". New Zealand Association of Scientists Dr Lucy Stewart… Audio
Former minister Russell Marshall dies aged 88
The Methodist minister who became a Cabinet minister is being remembered as a "principled voice".
'Never say never': Former mayor could run again
Justin Lester is not completely ruling out running for Wellington mayor again after confirming the Labour Party has asked him to consider it.
CRIs merging biggest reset of NZ's science system in 3 decades - Collins
NIWA, GNS, ESR and numerous other bodies are set to be pulled together.
Labour pivots focus to National's stomping ground
As the party begins its year, leader Chris Hipkins says it needs to up its game on the cost of living, crime and the economy.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
