Politics
Children no safer than when Malachi was murdered, report finds
24 tamariki have been killed by someone supposed to be caring for them since Malachi Subecz's death.
Commission clarifies suggestion of Auckland Harbour Bridge toll
The government has been at pains to stress no decisions have been made around tolling the existing bridge.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February 2026
New cancer meds are in the offing as Pharmac ups access to leukemia drugs: Minister David Seymour on the impact of this and how belives it refects a cultural shift: patitent advocates going from… Audio
Is is time NZ had an anti-corruption agency?
New Zealand's score has been falling for a decade, even as its position near the top holds, Matevz Raskovic writes.
Hurry up with new agricultural machine road rules, rural contractors say
New road rules for agricultural machinery are nowhere to be seen, and in the meantime contractors are still being stung with fines.
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
