Politics
Goverment to provide over $1 million to weather affected areas
The government is kicking an extra $1.2 million into mayoral relief funds for areas hit by the severe weather, to help with immediate needs like food and shelter. But it has acknowledged that is a… Audio
Watch live: '$1m is not enough' - Rawiri Waititi calls for more resourcing for marae
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader told Parliament: "We don't need money for a response. We need money for resilience,"
Hipkins hits out at govt as it considers joining Board of Peace
Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from Labour Leader Chris Hipkins, hitting out at the government for considering New Zealand's possible position in… Audio
Political update as parliamentary year gets underway
Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington. Audio
Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate
Analysis: For a man who claims little regard for the polls, the NZ First leader will surely be feeling more favourably toward their latest offerings. Audio
Calls for PM to reject invite to Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Labour is calling it an "absolute disgrace" the government hasn't ruled out sitting on a committee with Vladimir Putin.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd; A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui… Audio
NZ First climbs into third place in latest poll
The latest RNZ-Reid Research results, if replicated on polling day, would return the coalition to power with a narrow majority. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll released
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ACT's David Seymour on latest weather events, climate change
David Seymour spent part of the summer break in Argentina with Javier Milei.. what was that like? Audio
'Unpleasant environment' - Over half of retail crime advisory group resigns
Questions have been raised about the group's value for money and the behaviour of its chair Sunny Kaushal. Audio
'Gutless' for Luxon not to rule out Trump's Board of Peace - Goff
Winston Peters says the World Health Organization has forgotten its original mandate, but Phil Goff has rubbished the idea of NZ quitting and says it needs to stand up to Donald Trump. Audio
Damien O'Connor not standing in West Coast-Tasman at next election
Labour MP Damien O'Connor on Monday confirmed he won't seek to regain the West Coast-Tasman electorate - but is not ruling out standing on the list.
'He wants more everything' - Trump's actions are about legacy, says Obama's former speechwriter
Barack Obama's former speechwriter and host of the podcast Pod Save America Jon Favreau talks to Midday Report's Guyon Espiner. Audio
PM decries racist rhetoric after Mt Maunganui slip
The Prime Minister says those sharing the comments should keep it to themselves. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the latest in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
NZ First leader Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to fund the World Health Organisation; Travel agents are worried British-New Zealand dual nationals may get turned… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Unprecedented EU pushbacks force Trump into retreat, Russia cuts heating across Ukraine despite peace talks, Spotlight on state of Spanish railways after string of crashes, and Italy voices anger… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
