Politics
How changes to the foreign buyers ban will work
Explainer - New Zealand's ban on overseas buyers of real estate has been softened - but there's one rather large catch. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; It has been a big year for the country's education sector with a number of major changes; Auckland… Audio
Government books: no surplus til 2030
Finance Minister Nicola Willis is pointing to a slower economy, lower tax take and higher debt costs, but maintains she can achieve surplus six months earlier than the Treasury forecast. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Economists forecast tough calls to get books back to black
Experts say the government is stuck between a rock and a hard place off the back of Treasury's latest economic forecasts. Audio
Education Minister Erica Stanford reflects on 2025
It has been a big year for the country's education sector with a number of major changes. Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Earthquake strengthening law changes pass first reading
Buildings under three storeys and in towns with under 10,000 people will not need strengthening, remediation or warning notices.
Willis v Richardson debate unlikely to go ahead
Ruth Richardson says she "will not be party to a circus or a sideshow designed to distract from fiscal failure".
Legislation to replace RMA sent to Environment Select Committee
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, which set out a new system putting more emphasis on property rights, passed their first readings Tuesday afternoon.
Treasury update reveals bleaker picture than predicted
Nicola Willis is doubling down on her strategy for getting the government's books back in order - even as new forecasts show yet another delay to that plan. Treasury officials unveiled their half-year… Audio
Auckland mayor's former staffer fronting anti-rates rise lobby group
Just two months ago he was mayor Wayne Brown's deputy chief of staff, but now he is publicly criticising his former boss over a proposed 7.9 percent rates rise. Josh Van Veen left his post after the… Audio
Mega ministry merger: Bishop can't say how many jobs will be lost
A plan was unveiled today to merge housing, transport, and local government functions into one ministry.
'No quick fixes' for high visitor numbers at iconic sites
Car parking fees are being trialled from this week at three major sites.
New election ordered for Papatoetoe after allegations of fraud
In November, 79 voting papers were found to have been cast without the rightful voter's knowledge.
New mega-ministry to merge housing, transport and environment
Minister Chris Bishop says currently much of the government's reform work spans multiple agencies. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Parliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi
Kororipo Pā, at Kerikeri Basin, was the stage for some of the most formative events in the history of Aotearoa. Audio
