Politics
Colombia accepts migrants after Trump's tariff threat
US President Donald Trump has dropped plans for tariffs on Colombia after it agreed to accept deported migrants without restrictions. Journalist Luke Taylor spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ welcomes digital nomads with changes to visitor visas
The finance minister Nicola Willis joins Nathan for her regular Tuesday talk where she talks about changes to the working visa to encourage digital natives to live and work in Aotearoa. Audio
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill day one - what we learned
Views ranged from it being an attempt to "oppress iwi Māori" to providing the chance to ease New Zealanders' anxiety over the Treaty. Audio
New Zealand's aid for Kiribati under review after meeting cancelled with Winston Peters
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has confirmed New Zealand's aid for Kiribati is being reviewed after its President and Foreign Minister cancelled a meeting with him.
Watch: Tourism visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
The so-called 'digital nomads' include visitors such as IT specialists and social media influencers. Audio
Greens accuse Prime Minister of softening language on privatisation
The Green Party wants clarity from the Prime Minister on the government's plans for privatisation, accusing him of "publicly entertaining" the privatisation of public services and asset sales.
The Panel with Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sarah Perriam-Lampp and Peter Dunne discuss the year ahead in politics and President Donald Trump's vow to buy Greenland. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
In today's episode, a historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, the Northland town of Mangawhai is… Audio
Justice Committee hears submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
A historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir
Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir look ahead to the year in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney
Seamus Kearney speaks with Kathryn about Donald Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland, the German election campaign heats up and Lukashenko looking set for seventh term as president of Belarus.
…Greater Manchester mayor on 13 years of a city deal
Regional deals are coming to New Zealand, but Manchester city has had one for years - Kathryn speaks with the mayor of Greater Manchester about how it all works Audio
Oral hearings for Treaty Principles Bill begin
Oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8 Monday morning. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Privatising health care would hurt those on lower incomes - Advocate
Unions and patient advocates have urged the prime minister to rule out coalition partner suggestions of privatising the nation's health system.
Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui sinking
Samoa and New Zealand have been in discussions over Manawanui compensation, Samoa's CEO of Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure says.
Trump names Australia basketball team owner new Ambassador to NZ
US President Donald Trump has announced the new US Ambassador to New Zealand, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks to the new US Secretary of state.
Union calls on PM to rule out privatisation
ACT leader David Seymour is being slammed for his "extreme right-wing policies" after saying Aotearoa needs to get past its "squeamishness" about privatisation.
Inquiry into judge's conduct recommended after abuse of Winston Peters
The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into a District Court judge's behaviour at a private event in November.
Luxon rules out treaty referendum under National
The Treaty Principles Bill continues to dog the National Party despite Luxon's repeated efforts to communicate the legislation will not go beyond second reading.
