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Government rushes to scrap Reserve Bank's employment mandate
Legislation to scrap the Reserve Bank's mandate to protect jobs is being rushed through Parliament under urgency. It's one of the coalition government's first moves in power - aimed at bringing down… Audio
Opposition pleas for immediate ceasefire in Gaza go unheeded
"No person with any ounce of moral courage can see this as anything but horrific." Labour's Damien O'Connor has made an impassioned speech in the house saying Israel's actions in Gaza constitute… Audio
Dame Rangimārie Naida Glavish split on government's approach to te reo Māori
The government has partially walked back comments that it's looking to put a stop to bonuses for public servants proficient in te reo Māori. Public Services Minister Nicola Willis told RNZ she was… Audio
Prime Minister Luxon to lead first cabinet meeting
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will run his first Cabinet meeting on Tuesday.
He says the new coalition government's "number one job" is fixing the economy and he wants to see thousands of public… Audio
Coalition korero: Ministerial jobs the last sticking point
The ministerial jobs is all that's left to debate over, for the three parties stitching together a government. ACT and New Zealand First have agreed to each other's policy documents, but incoming… Video, Audio
Almost three weeks in on negotiations to form Government
The negotiations to form a government are now in the midst of their eighteenth day - and there is no real clue when these ongoing talks might end. The incoming Pime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Coalition deal imminent, short of a deadline
A coalition deal appears imminent as the partners agree on policy programmes - though New Zealanders remain none the wiser as to what they are.
Incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says National… Audio
Leaders to meet again as pressure mounts on Luxon to form government
The pressure is on Christopher Luxon to crack on and form a new government.
While all three parties agree they are close to a deal - they still haven't got one two weeks after the final election… Audio
Climate activist from Restore Passenger Rail could receive payout after arrest
A climate activist with the 'Restore Passenger Rail' protest group could get a compensation payout after being arrested while putting up posters.
A number of the protestors are before the court… Audio
'Zero' chance of ACT's treaty referendum surviving negotiations - Former National PM
Former National Party Prime Minister Jim Bolger is putting ACT's chances of getting referendum on the Treaty of Waitangi at zero.
ACT has staunchly lobbied for a constitutional rewrite - calling for… Audio
NZ Muslim and Jewish communities on edge as Israel-Hamas conflict escalates
New Zealand's Muslim and Jewish communities are on edge as the Israel-Gaza conflict escalates.
The war's ripple effects have so far been contained to small - and relatively peaceful - protests here… Audio
Spy agency keeping an eye on violence threat as Israel Hamas war worsens
The head of the country's spy agency says it's keeping a close watch for any threats of violence here as the Israel Hamas war worsens.
The Five Eyes bosses have been meeting in San Francisco with the… Audio
MPs arriving in the capital for first day in Parliament
New MPs have been arriving in the capital on Monday, as they begin their first day in Parliament.
But it's not all been all smiles and excitement - many MPs have landed at Wellington airport facing… Audio
National & Labour hold final rallies before wrapping up campaign
The election campaign ends tonight, after a long six weeks on the road for politicians trying to sell their vision to voters. The hoardings have to come down tonight, and from tomorrow, there'll be a… Video, Audio
Free at last: Labour leader returns to campaign after Covid isolation
Free at last, Chris Hipkins emerged from covid isolation today and back on the campaign trail for one last blitz. It's now close to a week until polling booths close and political parties are throwing… Video, Audio
Political panel
The election is only eight days away.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has been struck down with Covid, ACT and NZ First seem no closer to being friends and there are increased concerns about a volatile… Audio
Frosty relations between NZ First, ACT highlighted in minor party debate
The frosty relationship between potential coalition partners New Zealand First and the Act Party was on full display Thursday night in TVNZ's minor parties debate.
The latest polls predict National… Audio
Winston Peters spreading climate misinformation at public meetings
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has been spreading misleading climate information at public meetings.
Climate change has been a hot topic this election campaign, with extreme weather such as… Audio
Winston Peters woos crowds with 'old school' public meetings
Winston Peters has been wooing small crowds throughout the country as support for his party's popularity creeps up in the polls.
New Zealand First has reached the 5 per cent threshold in both TV… Audio
Two 'Chrises' to go head to head in first leaders debate
The two 'Chrises' vying to be the next Prime Minister will go head to head in their first leader's debate tonight. Both politicians are playing down their preparation, and prospects, ahead of the TVNZ… Audio
