Policy
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
Another council draws line in sand over seabed mining in Taranaki
A recent vote sees New Plymouth join Whanganui and South Taranaki district councils in formally opposing seabed mining. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Trump heads to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire
Stepping onto the world stage, the president appears eager to demonstrate his ability to bring warring parties to the table.
Gas exploration fund 'clear breach' of international trade agreement - Greens say
Last month resources Minister Shane Jones revealed a $200 million fund had been set aside over four years for co-investment in new gasfields.
'Can't be as long as forever': Treaty Negotiations Minister on settlements
It comes as NZ First is drafting a member's bill forcing Ngāpuhi into a single commercial settlement.
GPs welcome funding boost
General Practice networks say any money for the severely underfunded sector is welcome, but it doesn't fix the decades of underinvestment. Royal College of GP's president Samantha Murton spoke to… Audio
Willis rules out fuel subsidies as global oil prices surge
The previous Labour government cut 25 cents a litre off fuel prices in 2022, in the aftermath of Russia invading Ukraine.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 June 2025
In today's episode, Iran's military has carried out what it calls "devastating and powerful" retaliatory missile attacks on US airbases in Qatar and Iraq, Labour says the government should be… Audio
Christchurch GP on govt's funding boost
GPs are getting a huge funding boost - which could mean a boost of nearly 14 percent for some GPs. Christchurch GP Angus Chambers from the group Gen Pro spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
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
Government announces $16 million Ukraine support package
The Prime Minister says New Zealand stands in solidarity with Ukraine. Audio
Hawke's Bay residents outraged over proposed water rate hikes
Hawke's Bay has some of the highest rates in the country due to three waters, roading and debt servicing.
Emotions run high as local board bans off-leash dogs at popular park
Many protested the decision at the board meeting. Audio
No need to give China heads-up over decision to halt Cook Islands funding - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says the government saw no need to give China a heads-up over its decision to halt funding for the Cook Islands.
Waka Kotahi keeps lowered speed limits for 13 stretches of highway
The majority of the locations are short stretches of state highway heading into or out of small townships.
Shane Jones vows to restart oil, gas industry
The Associate Minister for Energy used the scrutiny week hearing to attack the previous government for banning oil and gas exploration in 2018.
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
100,000 new homes built after planning rule book came into force
The number of homes constructed rose from 10,200 in 2018 to a record 18,100 in 2023.
