Politics
'Humble, dedicated, passionate': MPs remember Jim Bolger
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.
Hutt Hospital ED doctor on planned strike action
Dr Tanya Wilton is an ED doctor at Hutt Hospital. She tells Lisa Owen it was shocking to hear the Health Minister accuse senior doctors of being unethical over strike action. Audio
Health Minister scolds senior doctors over strike plans
Health Minister Simeon Brown has scolded senior doctors in a take-no-prisoners address to their annual conference in Wellington today. In his speech, he accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for… Audio
Parliament pays tribute to 'Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger
A towering figure in New Zealand's political history. A leader of conviction and a servant of the people. Audio
'It's worse than 2004': Veteran Māori activist slams new marine title bill
The government is intent on progressing the legislation next week despite a petition being delivered to Parliament, the Justice Minister says.
National MP Fleming on modern slavery Member's bill
Instead a children's charity is calling on him to urgently pass a law that could help end child labour even if it means joining forces with opposition MPs. Audio
Te Pāti Māori on their plan to change the govt and steady their waka
In an extended interview, co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi discuss their plan to change the government, their priority policies, and how they will steady their waka after one of the… Video, Audio
Honouring former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
Some sad news today that former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died. He led the country throughout much of the 1990s, through a time of great economic change, he oversaw the first of many Treaty of… Audio
Government to cut rules for home-based cake makers
It's promising to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods.
Study: Increased housing costs linked to low life satisfaction
A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Professor Arthur Grimes, the study's co-author, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Brendon Burns pays tribute to Jim Bolger
Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP spoke to Charlotte Cook following Bogler's death. Audio
Jim Bolger: The master of the 'smoke-filled room'
Analysis: The former prime minister was never afraid of expressing his opinion, even when facing brutal polling and stormy political seas, but he was skilled at picking his fights. Audio
Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown
Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown. Audio
'He didn't flinch': Jim Bolger, the Great Helmsman, remembered
"He loved the idea of politics," Sir John Key says, as Christopher Luxon remembers a "leader of conviction" and Ruth Richardson applauds his bravery. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Bolger led the country through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government. Audio
Sean Plunket calls for Broadcasting Standards Authority to be disbanded
The host of The Platform says a decision about a listener's complaint has been made 'completely illegally'.
Sir John Key pays tribute to Jim Bolger who died on Wednesday
Sir John Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the death of Jim Bolger. Audio
Parliament Speaker plans to raise standards in the House
Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the House, particularly looking at attendance and dress code.Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Green MP Ricardo Menendez March. Audio
Ruth Richardson speaks following death of Jim Bolger
Former Finance Minister, Ruth Richardson spoke to Corin Dann regarding the death of Jim Bolger. Audio
