Politics
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
Changes to Foreshore and Seabed legislation pass in Parliament
The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
World News Wrap for 22 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Two ordinary women
Fifteen years after the explosions at Pike River mine killed 29 men, a new feature film brings the families' ongoing fight for justice back into focus. Audio
Amy Adams appointed as Crown facilitator for Waikati District Council
She will help the council amend and resubmit its water service delivery plan under Local Water Done Well.
Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove governor from Reserve Bank board
A report from Treasury shows it provided advice to the Finance Minister in July proposing options for changes to governance settings at the bank.
State abuse redress carve out for criminals decried by opposition
Labour has slammed the Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill as "morally bereft" and "cynical".
Eru Kapa-Kingi hits back at Te Pāti Māori allegations
He said the party leadership was attempting to discredit him in a bid to "avoid accountability and protect their own power".
Labour debuts second policy in two days to Hipkins surprise
After a two year policy vacuum, Labour has debuted its second policy in just two days - surprising everyone - including its own leader. The whoopsie comes as Chris Hipkins defends the party's big… Audio
Ex-ACT Party president facing indecent assault charges
The charges date back three decades.
The Pre-Panel for 21 October 2025
The Pre-Panel with Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan. Audio
Ads targeting strike 'absolutely unbelievable', Labour says
Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.
Labour MP Duncan Webb announces retirement from politics
His decision adds to a growing list of senior Labour politicians calling it quits.
