Politics
Labour leader on NZ - China relations
The Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Housing providers say Minister's changes won't be silver bullet
Community Housing Aotearoa says developers could sell the homes at the end of a lease contract, removing them from the social housing pool. Audio
Wang Xiaolong
China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand , the potential of a Trade war… Video, Audio
'Delusional': ED head slams funding for specialist doctors and nurses
Dr Norman Gray said it only added up to $4 per New Zealander. Audio
David Farrar pays tribute to his friend former National MP Nikki Kaye
Tributes have come from all sides of the political spectrum after from National Party MP and minister Nikki Kaye died at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. Audio
Politics by Night with Laura Walters
Newsroom.co.nz's political editor Laura Walters joins Emile Donovan to talk about how the coalition government is faring after 12 months in office and the call to modernise the rules of parliamentary… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling… Audio
Funding for new police station came out of money marked for recruitment
Police have confirmed funding for their new Federal Street station comes out of a Budget bid earmarked for recruitment.
The Pre-Panel for 26 November
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the release of Wicked and whether or not singing should be allowed in the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November 2024
In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio
'One of the bravest Parliamentarians': Nikki Kaye remembered
From Jacinda Ardern and John Key to Christopher Luxon, Chlöe Swarbrick and David Seymour, praise has poured in for the former National deputy leader. Audio
Hīkoi hats: Why the red beret is having a moment
For the march to Parliament, many young wahine donned a red beret. It's a pōtae steeped in history and symbolism.
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye dies, aged 44
During her valedictory, Kaye said winning her Auckland Central seat had been "one of the best nights of my life but also challenging".
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November
On today's episode, the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table, the Education Review Office has said the NCEA level one qualification is not a… Audio
ACT leader says party is punching above its weight
As Christopher Luxon's coalition government assesses its first year in office the ACT leader David Seymour is taking a lot of credit - describing the ACT Party as punching above its weight. Political… Audio
ACT wields 'disproportionate' influence, Seymour says
ACT's leader says his party has an outsized say in government, but the Prime Minister says he "wouldn't describe it that way". Audio
PM Luxon on ACT's claims of 'disproportionate' influence
The ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table. Leader David Seymour was a lone ACT MP in 2017 and now has a team of eleven in government, three of whom… Audio
ACT wielding 'disproportionate' influence in govt - Seymour
One year on from the coalition's formation and the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table. Audio
Finance Minister visits Antarctica base needing renovations
Nicola Willis joins First Up for her take on the week in politics Audio
Some referred to hospital 'five or six times' before being accepted, patient says
Labour says government targets are why so many patients cannot get onto hospital waiting lists, but some patients say this kind of rationing is nothing new. Audio