Politics
Winston Peters and Chlöe Swarbrick give Christmas wishes
We hear from New Zealand First leader - and deputy prime minister - Winston Peters, along with Green party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick Audio
PM Christopher Luxon and Labour leader Chris Hipkins provide Christmas message
Prime minister Christopher Luxon and the leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins provide a Christmas message. Audio
Mata Reports | Grief and Anger: The Unsolved Murder of Joanna Sione-Lauaki
Four months after her body was found on a Northland beach, Joanna Sione-Lauaki’s murder is unsolved. Her whānau is desperate for answers – and they want cruel rumours to stop so they can grieve.
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The year in politics, month-by-month
It's been a long year in politics - James Shaw was still leading the Greens in February - remember that?
PM skipping Waitangi 'good first step' - hīkoi organiser
"There's no point in speaking to ears that will not listen to, minds that will not change," Eru Kapa-Kingi says.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
On today's episode, search and rescue efforts continue after Tuesday's 7.3-magnitude earthquake in Vanuatu, the Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice… Audio
Lake Alice redress payments won't have sway on what other survivors receive
Lead minister of the government's response to abuse in care Erica Stanford said Cabinet looked at this case very separately. Audio
Te Pāti Māori looks for more collaborative approach
Te Pāti Māori is shifting to a more collaborative approach, its co-leader saying they needed to 'get past themselves' and work closer with other parties. Political Reporter Russell Palmer filed this… Audio
Peters spends half of year's last speech on TPM, Waititi breaks into song
Watch: "Have a good Christmas, 'cos you'll need it sunshine," the NZ First leader said in a rowdy final debate in the house.
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni on Vanuatu recovery, 2024
Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni talks about Labour's first year in opposition Audio
The Panel with Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton & Andie McCombs, They discuss: what assistance we can give to Vanuatu post-earthquake, and the future of local government… Audio
Devastating cyclone impacts some African nations
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz spoke to Lisa Owen about a devastating cyclone impacting some African nations, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo peace talks interrupted and the descendants… Audio
More people in financial hardship declined govt food grants
More people in financial hardship have been declined government food grants this year and foodbanks warn this is putting even more pressure on their struggling services. Data released to RNZ under the… Audio
Abuse in care survivors react to govt redress payments
There are mixed reactions to the government's announcement today of redress payments for those tortured in the Lake Alice psychiatric hospital's child and adolescent unit in the 1970s. The minister… Audio
Hamilton Christmas tree needs $120,000 patch up job
A hard working Hamilton Christmas tree is a little on the tired side and needs a pretty pricey zhoosh up if its going to stay on duty for years to come. The iconic tree, that is the tallest in country… Audio
South Korea's parliament votes to impeach president
Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about South Korea's parliament voting to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol following his declaration of martial law two weeks ago, Prince Andrew being… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 December 2024
On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year… Audio
Critics say public is paying price for government's 'austerity'
The government's opening of the books has been met with derision from its opponents inside Parliament and out. Audio
Labour criticises govt's books after fiscal update
Labour says Finance Minister Nicola Willis' reputation is in tatters after the report, while National says it's Labour's fault the books are so bad in the first place. Labour finance spokesperson… Audio
