Politics
Luxon says he's 'focused 100%' on economy, not passports
The PM denies the government has lost its focus, as calls intensify for action to help Auckland. Audio
PM Luxon on calls for govt to help Auckland economy
There's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Prisoners riot at Waikato prison
Corrections is playing down an incident Spring Hill Corrections Facility in which 11 rioting prisoners lit fires and pushed the Waikato prison into lockdown over the weekend. Audio
Five unions take govt to court over pay equity changes
Five major unions are taking the government to the High Court over changes to pay equity laws. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fiume o Morte! Fascism's stranger-than-fiction poet-led first state
For his latest blending of documentary and fiction, filmmaker Igor Bezinovic has turned the camera on a stranger-than-fiction story from the history of his own port city on the Adriatic coast, Rijeka… Audio
'Nothing stopping' China from meeting PIF leaders, says expert
A geopolitics expert says there is "nothing stopping" China from attending Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting side events if dialogue partners are blocked from the event. Audio
Spine and Punishment: A review of Swarbrick v Brownlee
Analysis: Last week, the Speaker made new rules and interpretations on the fly in punishing an MP who challenged the government to show some spine.
'Shame on Shane': Protesters show out against fast-track projects
Up to 100 demonstrators came despite driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects currently going through the fast-track consenting process.
Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga
New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.
Trade Minister travelling to US to discuss tariffs
The United States, New Zealand's second largest export market, imposed the higher-than-expected tariff after initially signalling a 10 percent rate.
The House chips away at lawmaking, amid distractions
This week in Parliament, a brouhaha about unparliamentary language, an eviction from the House, and apologies, or rather a lack thereof, stole the spotlight - but which bills went through?
Tāmaki Makaurau: By-election:Peeni Henare
On September 6 the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held. Labour's Peeni Henare is contesting the seat which he lost by just 42 votes in 2023. Audio
Dr Robert Patman on Israel and Palestine
A series of rallies and vigils are being held around the country today in a 'national day of action' planned by Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. Audio
Trump and Putin in Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are meeting at a military base in Alaska. Audio
Winston Peters on the $671m scrapped ferry fiasco
Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people. Audio
TOP goes public in hunt for new leader
The Opportunities Party has taken an unusual approach to recruit the person it hopes will lead them to success in 2026.
The state of the opposition
In Focus on Politics, political reporter Anneke Smith take a look at the state of the opposition roughly one year out from the 2026 Election. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Ed McKnight Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Ed McKnight. First up, he government has confirmed how much it cost us to break the contract with South Korean ship… Audio
Introducing: Context
It's the backstory to the front page! Introducing Context, a new show hosted by Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner. Audio
