Politics
Government strikes Free Trade deal with India, RNZ understands
Reports have suggested negotiations were finalised in recent days, with Christopher Luxon expected to make an announcement soon.
'It would be better if the council ran the police' - Auckland mayor
But Wayne Brown insists the city is safe, and significant work is under way to improve that in the central city.
Parliament's year in numbers: Who spoke the most and how many bills were introduced?
Analysis: We look back at this year's Parliament in data, including just how much coffee fuels our democracy?
The House For Sun 21 Dec 2025
The latest from the House - the 2025 Adjournment Debate. Audio
Organised crime threat needs new approach - Costello
The associate police minister has announced a new cross-agency plan to combat criminal networks.
Winston Peters' advice to anyone thinking of rolling a PM
In a sit-down interview with RNZ, the New Zealand First leader discusses the year that's been and the upcoming election.
'Probably had too many scones': Ministerial advisory group defends catering bill
The group for victims of retail crime spend almost $24,000 on 22 meetings around the country. Audio
Court rules rights commissioner appointments unlawful
Minister of Justice Paul Goldsmith appointed Stephen Rainbow and Melissa Derby in August 2024.
Maipi-Clarke outranks her Te Pāti Māori elders in new leadership poll
The poll of Māori voters put Parliament's youngest MP at the top of the list for favoured leaders of Te Pāti Māori.
Considering climate change mandatory, Supreme Court tells government
The country's highest court says climate change is "a pressing concern" when it comes to oil exploration - but Shane Jones says it must not triumph over energy security.
Te Pāti Māori: From Comeback to Crisis
MATA Reports examines the crisis within Te Pāti Māori as an exclusive poll of Māori voters reveals the impact of its support. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Audio
Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. Audio
'Public good over corporate greed': Greens challenge Willis to debate them instead
With Ruth Richardson no longer willing, Chlöe Swarbrick is challenging Nicola Willis to debate her instead.
Christmas messages from New Zealand political leaders
Time for some more Christmas messages from political party leaders. We hear from New Zealand First leader Winston Peters and Te Pati Maori co-leaders Rawiri Waititi and Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. Audio
Christmas messages from Christopher Luxon and Chris Hipkins
We've got some Christmas messages from the political leaders at Parliament to bring you throughout the programme. First up we have the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, and Labour leader, Chris… Audio
First mining project gains fast-track approval
Waihī North extension of OceanaGold's Waihī mine has gained approval.
Contract for FluTracking tool not renewed by Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator, Dr Craig Dalton from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December
The police union says frontline officers are being verbally abused and spat at in the wake of the Jevon McSkimming scandal; Firefighters are questioning a police decision not to send a helicopter to… Audio
Labour MP Duncan Webb on latest poll, gun reform
MP Duncan Webb talks about the political year on behalf of the Labour Party Audio
