Politics
Australia: New Liberal leader, Isis brides, health premiums up
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the ousting of Sussan Ley after just nine months in the Liberals' top job, and Angus Taylor, who's replaced her. Audio
Weekly Political Panel
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Government seeks advice on Auckland Harbour Bridge tolls
The government is seeking advice on adding a toll to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second harbour crossing. Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowrie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The drive to get New Zealanders living abroad to vote
Tracey Lee is the founder of Every Kiwi Vote Counts, an initiative to drive up overseas voting, and she joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Prison build fast-tracked as officials warn of 'compromised' design
Corrections is rushing new high-security units at Hawke's Bay, prompting questions over risks and reduced amenities amid record inmate growth.
Mayoral Minutes: Hamilton's Mayor Tim Macindoe
It's time for Mayoral minutes, our weekly segment where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special… Audio
Party leaders call for politics to be taken out of planning for weather events
Luxon wants it handled independently, while Hipkins says infrastructure should not be something the parties "compete" on.
Country's first national infrastructure plan unveiled
The plan lays out 16 changes and 10 priorities needed to fix and update the nation's struggling roads, water, hospitals, schools and courts.
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
'No apology whatsoever': Tempers flare at packed Moa Point meeting
Officials fronted the crowd of more than 300, but many left disappointed by a lack of clear answers.
Tempers flare at a Moa Point public meeting
Tempers flared at a fiery public meeting about the meltdown at Wellington's Moa Point sewage treatment plant last night. Lauren Crimp was there. Audio
Deputy PM on NZ building climate change resiliance
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks climate change and infrastructure Audio
Are we ready for AI this election year?
Public law specialist Marcus Ganley has been looking into AI regulation in elections overseas and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Judge accused of yelling at Winston Peters cross-examined
District Court Judge Ema Aitken at the judicial conduct panel earlier this month.
PM Christopher Luxon 'open' to looking at bed tax in a second term
The Prime Minister has softened his language around a bed tax, indicating it is something the government will consider if it wins a second term. Audio
Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Neale, Liam and Kathryn discuss the announcement of a review into policy decisions made during the Covid-19 pandemic. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 February
This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister after he confirmed Eden Park will host a State of Origin match next year. We also spoke to Sir Graham Lowe about the announcement; The Vaping Industry… Audio
Calls for vaping shop loophole to be closed
The Vaping Industry Association says a loophole that lets vape shops set up within dairies and petrol stations should be closed. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
