Jo Moir
Government responds to Iran strikes
Several explosions have been heard over Qatari capital Doha, following Tehran's threats to retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa… Audio
Political editor Jo Moir on Cook Islands funding latest
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 19 June 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks about plans to evacuate New Zealanders from Israel and Iran. Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility he'll step into the fighting… Audio
NZ halts Cook Islands funding
New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin… Audio
Government reveals new powers in RMA reform
The government will take back power from local councils if their decisions are going to negatively impact economic growth, development or employment. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, at least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed minutes after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad, Air New Zealand chief executive Greg… Audio
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
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
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
Poll shows left bloc could form government
The post-Budget RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals the Opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - are in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Political editor Jo… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 May 2025
In today's episode, Parents who repeatedly refuse to send their children to school are more likely to be prosecuted as the government cracks down on truancy, Christchurch-based musician Amelia Murray… Audio
Finance Minister frames Budget as 'responsible' with something in it for everyone
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles… Audio
RNZ's Budget 2025 special
From changes to KiwiSaver and benefits to business tax breaks, we cover the major winner and losers from Budget 2025. Presented by Corin Dann who is joined by RNZ's political and business editors… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
What to expect in Budget 2025
Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin… Audio
Parties gear up for debate over Te Pāti Māori MPs suspension
Political parties are gearing up for an extraordinary debate that could last weeks, or months. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2025
In today's episode, the Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year, after a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr… Audio