Politics
Oppostion take swipes at Labour policy announcement
The Labour party has launched its first new policy this term - and it hasn't taken long for its opponents to start taking swipes at it. Today opposition leader Chris Hipkins announced a future fund… Audio
Broughton resigns as president of Local Government NZ
It comes after a landslide loss in the Selwyn District mayoralty race.
Labour Party releases first policy announcement
The Labour Party wants to set up a 'Future Fund' to invest in New Zealand infrastructure and businesses. It is the party's first policy announcement since it's bruising defeat at the last election… Audio
Marine protection law creates 'dangerous precedent'
A recreational fishing advocacy group has accused the government of creating exclusive zones for commercial fishing with a new marine protection law.
What you need to know about this week's mega strike
Explainer - There's a huge strike coming. Who's taking part, why are they protesting and what's so 'mega' about it? Audio
'Future Fund': Labour announces first key election policy
The $200 million fund comes ahead of the party's highly-anticipated tax policy, expected this month.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025
Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts; Local… Audio
Government compromises on consumer finance law change
The amendment included a retrospective fix that would see banks avoid a blanket penalty over disclosure breaches between 2015 and 2019.
Greens accuse government of 'clownish' smear campaign
The party has savaged the government's response to the looming mega-strike.
Political commentators Ben Thomas and Andrew Kirton
Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a director of public affairs firm Capital. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann; PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter issued by the government ahead of mega strike… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 20 October 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Mediawatch: What is broadcasting - and who decides?
The broadcasting watchdog has told online outlet The Platform it can consider complaints about it, sparking cries of "Orwellian overreach".
'Co-ordinated attack': Collins hits out at unions over strikes
An open letter by the Public Service Minister claims the teachers' union put Palestine ahead of students on an agenda list.
Government mulls law change after court favours returned service people
Veterans support group 'No Duff' fears legislative amendments would further restrict access to assistance.
New sanctions to help beneficiaries find jobs - Social Development Minister
Those failing an obligation for the first time will either have to do job-search activities or attend employment-related training courses.
Moe mai rā, Bolger: MPs farewell the 'great helmsman'
On Thursday, Parliament's usual agenda was set aside, as MPs lamented the death of Jim Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand from 1990-97. Audio
Mood souring between coalition parties over Fonterra sale
The mood appears to be souring between coalition parties over the sale of well-known New Zealand's dairy brands to French multinational Lactalis. New Zealand First says the move to sell Fonterra… Audio
Health Minister takes deep dive into pay packets of doctors
The Health Minister has taken a deep dive into the pay packets and perks of senior doctors during a speech at their annual conference. Simeon Brown accused them of crossing an "ethical line" for… Audio
