Politics
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.
Labour's capital gains gamble: From leak to launch
Analysis: It was hardly a dream debut for Labour's long-awaited, much-argued-over tax package, writes Craig McCulloch.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year; Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend… Audio
Te Pāti Māori's new MP backs Kapa-Kingi
"I see her, I believe her and in her, I support her," Oriini Kaipara says of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, whose future in the party is uncertain after reports she's been suspended.
Labour to campaign on capital gains tax, leak reveals
Labour has agreed to campaign on a tax covering just some property to help fund a limited number of free GP visits. Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
RNZ acting political Craig McCulloch joins us to dissect Labour's tax policy. Then Neale and Brigitte discuss that and other recent events in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 October 2025
RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms; Finance Minister and National's deputy leader… Audio
ACC stops payments to record numbers of long-term clients
ACC is telling long-term injured clients around the country that they are "work ready" and giving them four weeks notice that their payments will stop. Audio
Will New Zealand ever ban fireworks - and should we?
Explainer - Every November, talk of banning fireworks sparks up. But despite petitions presented to Parliament, will it happen? Audio
Malaysian PM calls for dialogue over coercion at ASEAN summit
"Dialogue over coercion, balance over binaries, cooperation over confrontation" - that's the call from the Malaysian Prime Minister, host of this year's East Asia Summit. Political Reporter Lillian… Audio
Nicola Willis stands in for PMs weekly interview
Finance Minister and National's deputy leader Nicola Willis stood in for Christopher Luxon for his weekly interview. Audio
RNZ reveals Labour’s plans to campaign on capital gains tax
RNZ can reveal the Labour Party has agreed to campaign on a capital gains tax, or CGT, covering just property - excluding the family home and farms. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to… Audio
Trump to meet Japan's first female Prime Minister
US President Donald Trump has touched down in Tokyo, where he will meet with Japan's first female prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, who was elected just last week. Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Acting PM on CGT, weather SOEs
ACTing Prime Minister David Seymour responds to the news that Labour will campaign on a Capital Gains Tax Audio
Taking the political temperature a year ahead of the vote
With just 12 months until the next election, the mood of the nation is 'one of disillusionment', and that's reflected in the polls.
Changes to the aged care funding model on the cards
A ministerial advisory group is being established to make recommendations to the system, which the government says is out of date.
Taking the political temperature, a year from the vote
With just twelve months until the next election, the mood of the nation is "one of disillusionment", and that's reflected in the polls. Audio
Boom in DIY building expected as rules eased
Builders are anticipating an uplift in DIY with new rules around the construction garden shed, sleepout and garage coming into effect.
Important for China, US to have 'positive conversation' - Luxon
The prime minister is in Kuala Lumpur for the 20th East Asia Summit, which US President Donald Trump also attended.
Australia outpaces regional neighbours as Pacific's largest donor
Australia has cemented its position as the Pacific's largest aid donor by far as other countries pull back on lending and prepare to cut development assistance.
