Politics
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
Desley Simpson endorses Wayne Brown for Auckland Mayor
It ends months of speculation she would run against him
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 June 2025
In today's episode, questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year, it's a worrying time for residents… Audio
PM's senior press secretary accused of recording sex workers
Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour has concerns about Regulatory Standards Bill
Labour's Duncan Webb talks regulatory and ethical standards in Parliament Audio
Majority of Kiwis support social media ban for kids
While political parties can not agree on a ban, the latest RNZ ReidResearch poll shows more than half of New Zealanders support it for children under 16.
PM's press secretary allegedly ‘recorded sex workers’
The Prime Minister's deputy chief press secretary allegedly collected photos of women and recorded encounters with Wellington sex workers according to news outlet, Stuff. Political Editor Jo Moir… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025
In today's episode, according to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern, the Privacy Commissioner says facial recognition technology in North Island… Audio
Left bloc could turf coalition out of power - poll
And the leadership ratings in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll - taken after the Budget - are also bad news for the government Audio
The coalition partner that's gained in the polls
Analysis: New Zealand First has achieved what National and ACT couldn't in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Audio
New poll result builds on upward trend for Labour, Hipkins says
It's "encouraging" but there's still 18 months of hard work ahead to regain the Treasury benches, the Labour leader says. Audio
Labour up, National down in RNZ-Reid Research poll
A new RNZ-Reid Research opinion poll suggests opposition parties are in a position to govern. Former Labour minister Stuart Nash and former ACT minister Heather Roy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on latest RNZ-Reid Research poll
According to results out on Wednesday morning, the left bloc would have enough support to govern. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
ACT leader David Seymour chats Regulatory Standards Bill on 30 with Guyon Espiner
The ACT party leader has claimed 99.5 percent of the submissions on a discussion document about the Regulatory Standards Bill were "fake" and created using "bots". Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid… Audio
ACT leader claims bots behind submissions on Regulatory Standards Bill
ACT Party Leader David Seymour has claimed that 99.5 percent of the submissions received on the Regulatory Standards Bill were "fake" and created using "bots". In-Depth Journalist Ella Stewart… Audio
Govt support drops in latest RNZ- Reid Research poll
The opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - would be in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Labour is in the lead on 33.2, with National in behind on… Audio
How did pay equity changes impact RNZ-Reid Research poll numbers?
RNZ asked voters in its latest Reid Research poll: do you support the government's recent changes to the pay equity regime? Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Audio