Politics
Last-ditch pleas to avert today's mega-strike come to nothing
Last-ditch pleas to avert today's mega-strike have come to nothing - with both sides digging in - and blaming each other for the disruption to come. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to… Audio
Govt accused of brazen industry capture over pig welfare reform
The Government is being accused of "brazen industry capture" by passing a series of changes to pig welfare standards that are closely aligned with an industry proposal. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Fiji's former PM sentenced over corruption charge
Former Fijian Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been given a 12-month suspended prison sentence by the Fiji High Court in Suva. Audio
Labour's three policies release, mega strike
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime talks with Nathan Rarere about the big political issues of the week Audio
The Great NZ Sell-Off
From Telecom to Air New Zealand, the BNZ to today’s Chorus debt debate. New Zealand’s history of asset sales still shapes our politics. This week on Context, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner trace four… Video, Audio
The Whip for 22 October 2025
This week on The Whip, panellists Mihingarangi Forbes, Dan Brunskill and Chris Finlayson discuss all the major political stories of the week. They start by examining the tit-for-tats from politicians… Audio
Contentious bill passes third reading, sparks fiery protest
A contentious bill tightening the test for Māori to win customary marine title has passed its third reading, sparking fiery protest across the country. The protest even made its way to the steps of… Audio
Thousands of parents juggling childcare and work during strike
Thousands of parents will be juggling childcare and work during tomorrow's mega strike with many schools closed. It's estimated more than a hundred thousand people including teachers, principals… Audio
School lunch programme still not going down a treat
After eight months of the School Lunch Collective taking over the government's school lunch programme and the cost cut down to three dollars, some schools say meals have shrunk, waste has sky rocketed… Audio
Prime Minister to travel to Malaysia and South Korea for economic summits
Luxon said he hoped to deepen relationships with regional leaders and unlock new opportunities for the country.
State care residences report first recorded reductions in harm
The government credits its new policy of using transparent bags to stop harmful items from being brought in.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Fire and emergency New Zealand is stepping up efforts to fight multiple fires around Kaikoura, as weather forecasts predict worsening conditions; New Zealand video game developers will have more… Audio
Speaker 'taking advice' after Te Pati Māori burns government bill
Gerry Brownlee was considering whether to take action over MPs burning a copy of a bill outside Parliament.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of… Audio
Pike River director: 'Always question those in power'
The Detail investigates how court processes failed the families of the 29 men who died, and why fifteen years later, they're still left with questions.
Government wants tourism to drive the economy - but how will it deal with emissions?
Globally, passenger traffic is projected to grow by 3.8 percent annually over the next 20 years. In New Zealand, this optimism is reflected in Jetstar's expansion plans for its domestic and…
Opposition vows to repeal coastal rights law change
The changes have been passed in Parliament, but critics say they diminish Māori rights. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni
Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Govt defends changes to Marine Coastal Area Act
Minister of Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
