Politics
Te Pati Maori faces big questions about its future
Te Pati Maori is facing some big questions about its future following an extraordinary mass email to members making serious accusations against one of its own MPs and her son. Political reporter… Audio
World News Wrap for 15 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio
What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
Documents released by Te Pāti Māori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.
Community book fair left with hefty bill
John Driscoll is from the Rotary Club of Ashburton, he's one of the people behind the Bookarama, and he joins Mark Leishman. Audio
Are our political leaders unlikable?
Dr Grant Duncan is a research associate with the Public Policy Institute at the University of Auckland, and he joins Mark Leishman. Audio
New Ashburton mayor ready to 'walk the walk'
Liz McMillan was grinning from ear to ear as she settled into the Ashburton mayoral office in the town's library and civic centre.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after maiden speech, haka
The Speaker suspended Parliament briefly last week after Oriini Kaipara's speech was followed by a waiata, then haka.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is… Audio
'Mean-spirited': Sykes joins calls to halt coastal rights law change
Veteran Māori lawyer Annette Sykes says the government has to stop a law making it harder to get customary marine title.
Increased vote count strengthens Pacific representation in South Auckland
Thousands more votes have been counted in the Auckland local elections, affecting the outcomes of several closely contested races.
Te Pati Maori ructions spill out via email
Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars. Mani Dunlop a senior political editor for Te… Audio
Northland's Kaipara District records one of highest voter turnouts in New Zealand
It's a result mayoral candidate Jason Smith says makes him "damned proud" of locals' commitment to democracy.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
Weekly interview with Labour leader, Chris Hipkins
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
A wrap of Tuesday’s politics with RNZ’s Craig McCulloch
NZ First has said major changes need to be made to the government's Gene Tech bill. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
World News Wrap for 14 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Deputy PM on Gaza hostages, education results
David Seymour talks hostage release, education and local body elections Audio
Approval of Luxon and Hipkins dropping significantly - poll
The latest 1News Verian poll has Christopher Luxon with an overall approval rating of -14, down from -7 in March. Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins scored +1, still in the positives, but a 15 point drop from a…
