Politics
Deputy PM on Early Childhood Food programme
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks the week in politics Audio
NZ's Jewish community shaken by Bondi Beach attack
Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the harrowing Bondi Beach terror attack. Audio
Bondi attack 'an act of antisemitism in all its ugliness and cruelty' - Luxon
Prime Minister says the NZ government stands in solidarity with the people of the Jewish faith after the shooting in Sydney.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025
Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of… Audio
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Gareth Hughes
Kathryn, Tim and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the reform of the Resource Management Act. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15 December
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; It's the network that first gave us internet on our cellphones, but over the weekend providers began the slow process of turning it off; The… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
The House: Parliament gets urgent on voting rules, climate targets
In its penultimate sitting block of the year, Parliament was in urgency debating 12 bills, but the most controversial were among the last.
Media in middle of fudge stunts, 'right v left' rows
This week, the finance minister pushed back at a critical lobby group campaign, while academics and experts mulled the polarising political landscape.
Boating rules in focus, after skipper sentenced for accident
Unlike when driving a car, there is no blood alcohol limit for drivers of a recreational boat.
Americans think Trump knew about Epstein's alleged crimes
Analysis: But it's not just a poll that suggests the public believes he has something to hide.
'I know what it took to rebuild': Luxon mounts National leadership defence
The prime minister is reminding people he rebuilt the party after "a state of civil war".
'Opportunity to stamp my own mark': Hipkins promises different Labour
The last election saw Labour's six years in government end, with Hipkins returning to the opposition benches just 10 months after becoming prime minister.
The potential cost of changes to the RMA
This week the government announced significant changes to the Resource Management Act. Audio
Mitchell's last word on McSkimming, the IPCA report and 36 emails
Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks about the moment he found out about Ms Z, his relationship with Coster and why emails were diverted from his office.
The House: Crimes bill adds things outside usual rules
Parliament has been pushing hard, rushing through bills and working under urgency all week, but one bill bypassed the rules, adding things not usually allowed.
Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis
The Taxpayers Union chair is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator.
Urgent debates in Parliament go into wee hours of the morning
The House continues a packed agenda as the government tries to clear through legislation before the end of the year.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the RMA reform detail
Anaylsis: When the government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace the RMA, many of us would have been glad to see the back of it, writes Bill McKay.
IHC settles claim with government
The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.
