Chris Hipkins
Labour leader Hipkins on govt's tax cuts
Labour leader Chris Hipkins isn't celebrating the new tax rates, with Labour saying the money could have been much better spent on health and education. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
MPs on the Abuse in Care report
The moment the Abuse in Care Report was tabled in Parliament MPs began debating what it means and how to respond. Audio
MPs on the Abuse in Care report
The moment the Abuse in Care Report was tabled in Parliament MPs began debating what it means and how to respond.
AudioMorning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July
On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio
Labour accuse govt of 'political spin' over Health NZ changes
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is accusing the government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 July
On today's episode, the Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons… Audio
Labour on Government's Emissions Reductions Plan
The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July
In the show today, we speak to RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith on the partially leaked Darleen Tana report, we hear from Jo Moir who is reporting from Washington at the NATO summit; after that we… Audio
Chris Hipkins on Greens' Darleen Tana issues
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Washington this week for the NATO summit. But alliances of a different kind have been on the mind of his Labour party counterpart. Chris Hipkins has been… Audio
Labour MPs seek Auckland input after electoral setback
Labour Party MPs are in Auckland to hear from its communities, as the party grapples with it electoral loss. Labour lost a significant chunk of the Supercity's support in the last election, and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 26 June 2024
On today's episode, In Te Karaka, 30-kilometres north-west of Gisborne, residents were told to evacuate in the early hours of this morning after the Waipaoa River topped 7.68m, a state of emergency… Audio
Opposition leader on Aratere grounding
Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton. And it's still not clear what exactly happened to the ship's steering. Labour leader Chris… Audio
Labour on PM's comments about former business delegations
The Prime Minister has come under fire after describing former business delegations as C-listers and tag-alongs. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 June
On today's episode, central city Aucklanders have told the Police Minister they don't feel safe and want more officers on the beat as well as a downtown police station, Police Minister Mark Mitchell… Audio
Labour attacks Govt for cutting spending for public housing
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins lashed out against the Government on Tuesday for cutting funding for public housing maintenance, saying the wrong choices were made in the budget. Hipkins spoke to… Audio
Budget Day: A Photo Essay
Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations. Audio
Budget Day: A Photo Essay
Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations.
AudioEnough numbers, let’s talk process
Once the Budget Statement is delivered, what happens next? The House looks beyond the initial announcement to the three different processes that follow it, sometimes concurrently. Audio
Enough numbers, let’s talk process
Once the Budget Statement is delivered, what happens next? The House looks beyond the initial announcement to the three different processes that follow it, sometimes concurrently.
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