Politics
Transport Minister on changes to the driver licensing system
The government says it will make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver's licence in the first major changes to the driver licensing system in 15 years. Transport Minister Chris… Audio
'Win them back': Hipkins sets sights on Māori seats
It comes as Te Pāti Māori MP's Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris enter a substantive hearing at the Wellington High Court after being expelled. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February
With a Pharmac advisory panel provisionally recommending funding weight loss drug Wegovy, we spoke with Auckland University Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn. Plus, we asked… Audio
Labour leader on India FTA
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Ingrid Hipkiss about the party's push to win all the Māori seats Audio
Standardised report cards will help children who change schools - principal
Fulfilling an election campaign promise, the government has unveiled a new approach to report cards for reading, writing and mathematics at Years 0-8. Audio
Opposition parties slam 'secret' government talks with US
New Zealand is in talks about the supply of rare minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce reliance on China. Audio
Government to monitor underspending on infrastructure
Treasury reports showed a $1.5 billion discrepancy between actual and forecast spending, and some agencies have been called to explain.
ACT:education reporting for parents, mining, India free trade
A new reporting system for schools and $900 uniforms - Nathan Rarere talks with Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Audio
Watch: School reports to focus on reading, writing and maths
Twice-yearly standardised report cards will rank primary and intermediate children's achievements on a five-point scale. Audio
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.
