Politics
Greens want public feedback on cannabis laws
More than two dozen people have been jailed mainly for cannabis offences in the last year, the party's co-leader says.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes; More than half a million tickets… Audio
What doctors, landlords and economists make of Labour's tax plan
The policy won't work if house prices don't go up, an expert says, while property investors aren't happy. Audio
Employers warned over efforts to employ more Kiwis
The Immigration Minister is warning employers they will face consequences if they don't try hard enough to take on New Zealanders desperate for work. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Excavator breaks through 235m tunnel on Mt Messenger project
A significant milestone has been reached in the Mt Messenger Bypass Te Ara o Te Ata project on State Highway 3 in Taranaki. RNZ Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports. Audio
Opposition to curriculum changes grows amongst teachers
The government has released the full draft of New Zealand's new Year 0 to 10 curriculum as opposition from within the educational sector grows to the proposed changes. Education Minister, Erica… Audio
PE teachers voice opposition to curriculum changes
The country's physical education teachers have joined the chorus of opposition to the government's proposed changes to the school curriculum. Managing director of Physical Education New Zealand Heemi… Audio
Luxon signals closer ties between NZ and Indo-Pacific region
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he wants to anchor New Zealand's security and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific region. Political reporter Lillian Hanly reports. Audio
Property investors want Labour to keep tax break for landlords
Property investors want Labour to promise to keep the coalition's tax break for landlords, as the party releases its new Capital Gains Tax policy for the next election. Political reporter Giles Dexter… Audio
Do we need 50 more MPs? Or a four-year term?
A policy think tank is proposing big reform of the country's electoral system, including having 170 members of Parliament.
Luxon to dine with Trump and other leaders
The Prime Minister will be attending an APEC leaders dinner on Wednesday in South Korea.
Full draft of new school curriculum released
There is growing criticism of the changes which are now open for consultation.
Doctors group supports Labour's new policy, but questions GP capacity
Labour has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax covering just property - excluding family homes and farms - to help fund three free doctor visits for everyone. Audio
PM says halal deal 'really important'
The government first announced its commitment to boost halal meat trade with Malaysia in July.
Labour releases captial gains tax policy early
Labour's long-awaited tax policy has finally arrived, and a little earlier than expected.The party will campaign on a capital gains tax covering property excluding the family home and farms to help… Audio
Labour's capital gains plan 'not the way forward' - Luxon
The prime minister says Labour's plan is a "tax on every single business in New Zealand". Audio
Labour will oust any policy leaker, Hipkins says
The party won't be hunting for who leaked its new capital gains tax policy, but if someone is found they'll be removed as a member, Chris Hipkins says.
Labour announces capital gains tax policy to fund GP appointments
It's the most progressive change to NZ's tax system in a generation according to Labour leader Chris Hipkins. The party's confirmed it will introduce a 28 percent Capital Gains Tax on commercial and… Audio
Malaysian PM calls for multilateralism at East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Kuala Lumpur, aiming to deepen ties with Indo-Pacific countries amidst global trade instability.
