Politics
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
John Tamihere responds to calls for his resignation
Te Pati Maori Party President John Tamihere responded to calls for his resignation from MPs within the party. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Internal battles at Te Pati Maori continue
Te Pati Maori is in a state of open warfare - with its president urging two of its MPs to quit Parliament. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
World News Wrap for 4 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Deputy Prime Minister on FENZ funding
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks the big political issues of the week - beginning with the troubled state of our nation's fire-trucks Audio
Paying over the odds for our four-lane highways
The figures keep blowing up when it comes to paying for our Roads of National Significance, and critics say some of the justifications are shonky. Audio
Te Pāti Māori president demands MPs resign as party feud intensifies
To give us some context around what's happening, Emile Donovan speaks to political editor at the NZ Herald, Thomas Coughlan. Audio
Freshwater allocation system degrading water quality and shutting Māori out, court hears
A group of Māori landowners taking the government to court over freshwater rights.
'Greed, avarice, and entitlement' - Te Pāti Māori president urges MPs to quit
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere has told MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris to "do the honourable thing" and quit Parliament.
Andrew to remain in NZ's line of succession unless Palace asks
Prime Minister Christopher Luxonsaid there were no plans yet to change Andrew's position in the line of succession to the throne.
Concerns about head of government advisory group being
It can be revealed concerns about the head of a government advisory group on crime are being kept secret. A Checkpoint investigation has found three staff members contracted to the Ministerial… Audio
Te Pāti Māori president suggests MPs stand down
The war of words between Te Pāti Māori's leadership and two of its MPs has taken a dramatic step today, with president John Tamihere suggesting Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris 'do the… Audio
Luxon fronts up after return from South Korea, Trump meeting
The prime minister is back in the country after rubbing shoulders with Donald Trump.
Genesis Energy nabs first fast-tracked renewable energy project
The gentailer applied for fast-track approval in April, with the process taking just 80 days once a panel was appointed.
Te Pāti Māori branch calls for John Tamihere's resignation
It comes following a vote by party members to suspend Te Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi.
US shutdown puts food assistance in CNMI, Guam at risk
The US government went into shutdown on 1 October after Republicans and Democrats in Congress failed to pass appropriations funding government services.
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
Dale Husband and Liam Hehir discuss the latest politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
PM Christopher Luxon's weekly interview with Morning Report
Measles cases continue to climb as health authorities work to stamp out the outbreak of the higly-contagious virus. In response Te Whatu Ora has launched a measles immunisation week this week, to try… Audio
Firefighters question David Seymour’s upgrade claims
All Black turned firefighter Steve Devine has urged David Seymour to meet him at any fire station in the country, to see the state of trucks they're using. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
