Politics
Lawyer argues Te Pāti Māori expulsion breached dispute process, tikanga
A hearing to consider MP Mariameno Kapa-King's expulsion from the party is underway.
Live animal export industry remain hopeful practice will resume after ban
ACT campaigned during the last election to reinstate live exports by sea and Cabinet has been working on the legislation ever since.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 February 2026
New Zealand is in talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce America's reliance on China for materials it sees as pivotal for tech innovation and… Audio
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Lianne Dalziel
Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser, consultant and director of several companies. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 February
We were straight out of the blocks this morning, talking to the father of running sensation Sam Ruthe following his record-breaking run in Boston; Plus, the prime minister, Christopher Luxon, joined… Audio
Germany correspondent Thomas Sparrow
EU toughens up on illegal arrivals in new migration policy, Friedrich Merz calls for greater tech independence for Germany and Europe, and like potatoes? Berlin is giving away 4 million kilos. Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Ratepayers cannot afford road repairs from logging truck damage, council says
The Rangitīkei mayor says his council is spending $3.5 million dollars on repairs to the country road between Taihape and Napier.
Adrian Rurawhe: From Rātana Pā to the Speaker's Chair
The first valedictory statement for the year was given by the former Speaker of the House, likely the first of many election-year goodbyes.
Axed $150,000 road cone hotline an 'absurd' waste - Labour
A WorkSafe review found excessive use of cones at just 6 percent of the 250 sites inspected.
US journalist released from custody after arrest over Minnesota church protest
First Amendment advocates and civil-rights organisations argued President Donald Trump was trying to chill press freedom in the US.
Mapuna podcast Jan 31 Bayden Barber
Bayden Barber was one of the iwi leaders who tried to foster peace between factions inside Te Pati Maori last November after two of its MPs were expelled. Bayden Barber talks about being the chair of… Audio
Richard Haass: A tumultuous start to 2026
From Iran to Greenland and Venezuela, it has been a tumultuous start to the year. We look at what that means for geo-political stability. Audio
Health, housing and education the focus of MPP's new strategy
The Ministry of Pacific Peoples have published a new strategy to help deliver on the Governmnent's priorities for Pacific communities in New Zealand. Audio
Circus tent rises on 2026 election
Once the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different.
Election 2026 - the policies, the politics, the peculiarities
Once the election date is announced, politics can disintegrate into a toxic mess. Don't expect this year to be any different. Audio
PM to go to Waitangi, but not for the whole week
Christopher Luxon opted to stay away from Northland last year.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026
Will Labour rescue National from its scrap with New Zealand First and support the Free Trade Agreement with India? We talk to Labour's trade man Damien O'Connor; Thanks Donald but no thanks ... New… Audio
Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower talk politics
Paddy Gower joined Guyon Espiner to talk politics as election year gets underway. Audio
