Politics
'Perfect storm': Ferry breakdowns disrupt travel and freight
The Interislander's Kaiārahi has been out of service since Tuesday night because of a technical fault, and Bluebridge's Connemara ferry was also cancelled on Thursday and Friday.
'Not convinced': ACT objects to greyhound racing ban
The party says it is "not convinced" the threshold had been met for banning a legal industry.
Minister dismisses official warnings about 'move on orders'
Paul Goldsmith has batted away advice from government agencies strongly urging against the move and pointing to a lack of evidence.
Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner
Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner. Audio
Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones who is the Minister responsible for fuel security spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Fishing for votes in an election year
Politicians from across the divide are keen to ensure this election issue will not be the one that got away. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 March
Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting the region; Expert says the government must act to… Audio
Call for govt to encourage working from home due to fuel prices
The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Expert says government needs to secure country’s energy future
An energy expert says now is the time for the government to secure the country's energy future. David Keat was a senior leader at Marsden Point, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
All round fishing interests set to become election issues
Fishing is set to become an election issue, Ross McNaughton reports Audio
Greens concerned about loss of environmental perspective in new mega-ministry
The government is establishing a Ministry of Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport to handle its reform across housing, transport, urban development, and the environment.
Green MPs suffer drop in draft list
The Greens have released the Delegate List of candidates.
Political/Philosophy with Natalia Albert
Political scientist Natalia Albert joins Emile to discuss a less-talked about 2026 coalition recipe: Labour and Opportunity. Audio
MPs debate the long term, but even a week is a long time in politics
New Zealand's long-term economic future may be vitally important, but a debate on the 40-year fiscal future proves fertile ground for short-term politics.
Should Marsden Point have been saved? Debate carries on
Nicola Willis says recommissioning the refinery is not an option now, while Shane Jones and David Seymour trade barbs. Audio
'I panicked': Paul Eagle apologises as 'excessive' spending exposed
The former Chatham council CEO edited quotes and contracts in a $250,000 project to upgrade his own accommodation, in what an inquiry says was "exceptionally poor judgement".
Kapa-Kingi unsure if future lies with Te Pāti Māori or as independent
The Te Tai Tokerau MP says she is still waiting to learn what her reinstatement to Te Pāti Māori will look like in practice.
Luxon's targets adrift: ED times deteriorate, Jobseeker numbers climb
Law and order targets are being met, but wait times in emergency departments are getting further from the mark.
Christopher Luxon to visit Samoa, Tonga to meet new PMs
The prime minister will be accompanied by other ministers as well as business leaders and community members.
