Politics
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 July 2024
On today's episode, the government is pressing ahead with legislation that will force tech giants to pay for the news content they use. General practice owners say telehealth consults are becoming… Audio
Tense scenes outside Chinese premier's Auckland hotel
Both supporters and protestors showed up at Chinese premier Li Qiang's accommodation on Friday.
Vanuatu votes in favour of constitutional change
It follows a slew of motions for votes of no confidence and three changes of government in 2023. Audio
Tuku Morgan on why he's so fired up
Waikato-Tainui leader Tuku Morgan tells Guyon why he's so fired about the backlash against te reo, how young Māori have the power to change the future and why he's not sorry about that underwear… Video, Audio
What the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown means for Chinese youth in NZ
Thirty-five years after Beijing sent armed troops to clear protestors from Tiananmen Square, young Chinese New Zealanders reflect on what the anniversary means to them.
Mike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
'Politically irresponsible': Niue's first female MP on proposed constitutional changes
"I maintain that we're in a very good position with New Zealand, and that's why we shouldn't spoil it," MP O'love Jacobsen says. Audio
Community leaders dismayed by Ministry for Ethnic Communities job cuts
Minister Melissa Lee vows to continue advocating for ethnic communities in government despite her demotion from Cabinet.
David Seymour on whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
New Caledonia's French constitutional battle starts again
Analysis - The Constitutional Bill has been at the centre of growing tensions in New Caledonia.
Manasseh Sogavare bows out of prime ministerial race in Solomon Islands
In accepting the nomination, Jeremiah Manele called for unity and said stability was the key to transforming Solomon Islands.
Dave Letele opens up about gangs, bootcamps and why he fell out with the Prime Minister
Community leader and former boxer Dave Letele tells Guyon his thoughts on the new Government's crackdown on gangs, whether bootcamps really work, and if he'll ever get into the political ring himself.
…McClay reaffirms ‘complementary’ NZ-China trade ties
Trade minister's visit marks the first official trip to China the coalition government has undertaken since winning the 2023 election.
30 with Guyon Espiner | Trailer
Watch the trailer for 30 with Guyon Espiner - a brand new, in-depth interview show launching Wednesday 17 April. Video, Audio
Introducing: 30 with Guyon Espiner
30 with Guyon Espiner is an in-depth interview show featuring some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. Audio
Government's targets: 'Where is the action behind these?'
The opposition and victim support services are calling for more detail on how the government plans to achieve its nine targets.
Government sets nine targets in health, crime, social support, education, climate
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon announces 'ambitious' targets for the government to deliver by 2030.
Hipkins admits Labour 'too slow' to respond to retail crime concerns
The former prime minister believes his party's failings on retail crime ultimately cost it support from the country's ethnic communities that contributed to its defeat in the 2023 general election.
Patrick Rata appointed New Zealand’s new high commissioner to India
Rata is currently New Zealand's acting high commissioner to Sri Lanka.
TikTok is facing a ban in the US: What you need to know
A bill calling for the forced sale or ban of TikTok passed through the United States' House of Representatives. What's next, and what does all of this mean for New Zealand?
