Politics
'We will never be silenced': Te Pāti Māori MPs suspended from Parliament
Opposition parties tried to reject the recommendation, but did not have the numbers to vote it down. Audio
ACT leader David Seymour sparks debate over bot comments
Debate's been sparked about the use of online submission tools in the legislative process after comments from ACT Party leader David Seymour. In-Depth journalist Ella Stewart spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Vast majority don't think Trump has been good for NZ - poll
Supporters of every political party in Parliament took a more negative view of the presidency than positive, though there are still many who are neutral on the man in the Oval Office. Audio
Poll show mores NZers say Trump's presidency has not been good
More supporters of every party in Parliament say the US presidency has not been good versus those who thought it has. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Trump and Musk fallout continues
US President Donald Trump's relationship with tech billionaire Elon Musk seems all but over after comments made by Trump in the Oval Office. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders suspended for 21 days over haka
Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi are now suspended from Parliament for 21 days, their MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke for seven. Political reporter Russell Palmer has… Audio
Science sector sounds alarm over funding shake-up
The science sector, once hailed for its agility and ingenuity, is now grappling with a crisis of confidence.
The science sector sounds the alarm
Researchers brace for an uncertain future and warn of lasting damage after a funding shake-up. Audio
Phones of press secretary seized by police during investigation
Police say any new information against Michael Forbes will be 'thoroughly considered'.
Te Pāti Māori co-leaders suspended from Parliament for 21 days
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, Rawiri Waititi have been suspended from Parliament for 21 days and Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke has been suspended for 7 days.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ed Amon and Madison Burgess-Smith Audio
Health Committee hears submissions on Medicines Amendment Bill
The Health Committee has heard oral submissions on the government's Medicines Amendment Bill, which aims to speed up the approvals process for medication.
PM demands answers about vetting processes
The Prime Minister is demanding answers about the Beehive's vetting and disclosure processes after the shock resignation of his deputy chief press secretary. Michael Forbes quit after accusations he… Audio
Parliament debates punishment for Te Pati Maori MPs
Parliament has been debating the proposed punishment for Te Pati Maori MPs who stood in front of ACT MPs and performed a haka in protest of the Treaty Principles Bill during its first reading. The… Audio
Legal expert weighs in on Michael Forbes allegations
The Prime Minister has ordered a review of vetting processes for parliamentary staff after his Deputy chief press secretary quit following allegations he recorded intimate audio of sessions with sex… Audio
Why wasn't PM told about police probe into his senior press secretary?
Michael Forbes has left his job after accusations he recorded audio of sessions with sex workers. Audio
Politicians open to law changes after 'disturbing' allegations against press secretary
Police investigated the allegations but did not pursue charges.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has expressed what he says is his absolute shock over revelations about one of his senior press secretaries, the worst of the wild weather which has been lashing… Audio
