Politics
Secondary school teachers strike over pay offer
Secondary school teachers right across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday after a one percent pay rise offer from the government. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Energy Minister on push to boost competition in sector
The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority to force generators to offer same prices to all retailers
New moves from the Electricity Authority will force generators to offer the same prices to every retailer. Octopus Energy chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Economists predict OCR will drop 25 basis points
It's decision day again at the Reserve Bank with the latest Official Cash Rate announcement due Wednesday afternoon. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Who's afraid of Aotearoa
A growing list of roll-backs of Maori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing New Zealand towards an identity crisis? Audio
You've got to know when to roll 'em...
Will either party be tempted to roll the dice on a new leader before the election? Former MP and United Future Party leader Peter Dunne has seen plenty come and go - he joins Nights. Audio
Legislation to implement Three Waters replacement passes third reading
National MP Ryan Hamilton hailed the legislation, saying "hello localism, and choice" while Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi called it "an atrocious piece of work."
Coalition accepts 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.
Denniston Plateau protesters charged with trespass
Two protesters have ended their three-week stint in a giant coal bucket above the native bush.
'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he has a reason to bring the former Speaker back to New Zealand early.
Winston Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit as Irish ambassador
"The carnival's over". Those were the words of Foreign Minister Winston Peters who appeared to be celebrating Trevor Mallard's early exit as ambassador to Ireland. Mallard is being replaced by… Audio
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
Winston Peters apologises for Green Party fraud claim
It comes four months after the Foreign Minister made the comments during a speech.
'Fiscal innumeracy': Willis, Hipkins take pot shots over economy, spending
New Zealand has been praised for it's long-term commitment to prudent fiscal policies but the coalition government is under pressure from business leaders.
'Rewriting of history': Robertson stands by Covid era spending
The former Finance Minister is also rejecting the suggestion the last Labour government did not have enough real-world experience to run the country. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
Palau president calls exclusion of PIF partners a 'missed opportunity'
But Surangel Whipps Jr says he respects the position of the Solomon Islands as hosts of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio
'Mixed up my messages' - Collins corrects $147K teacher pay claim
Public Service Minister Judith Collins rejects that her comments regarding teachers' pay has harmed their relationship with the government.
Auckland mayor on govt plans to overhaul building act
Auckland's Mayor is celebrating the government's plans to overhaul the Building Act. Wayne Brown spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
