Politics
National, NZ First go head to head over Hauraki Gulf
New Zealand First has hit out at National after its coalition partner promised to campaign on stronger fishing protections in the Hauraki Gulf.
UK MPs back release of documents about former Prince Andrew
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about British MPs backing the release of documents relating to Andrews appointment as a trade envoy back in 2001, as well as a medical… Audio
Government scraps its quarterly action plans
The government started producing quarterly plans in April 2024, but there has been no sign of one since October.
Citizens arrests, armed guards, and the power of Sunny Kaushal
For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime, and he's one step closer to getting his way. Audio
US President Trump delivers State of the Union speech
It was no time for modesty as the US President launched full throttle into his State of the Union speech. Donald Trump said he'd inherited a nation in crisis just a year ago but had achieved a… Audio
Dust settling in Mexico after death of notorious drug lord
Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen from Mexico where the dust is settling after the death of a notorious drug lord sparked cartel-led destruction across the country. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026
New details have emerged about exactly what was hacked in the MediMap data breach. Midday Report can reveal that recorded medication and substance allergies were compromised, along with records of… Audio
Latest news from United States
Zach Montellaro of Politico spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Weekly Political Panel for 25 February 2026
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
'Serious concerns' about proposed Crimes Act changes
For the past decade, Sunny Kaushal has been a man on a mission to crack down on retail crime.
Increased powers for immigration officers
Immigration officers will soon have the power to ask suspected overstayers for identification in homes and workplaces, but critics say it's a step towards the ICE raids in America. Audio
Luxon says NZ will 'stand steadfast' in support for Ukraine
The prime minister met with with world leaders on the fourth anniversary of Russia-Ukraine war
AI and privacy: Commissioner signs on to global statement on 'potential harms'
New Zealand's privacy commissioner's office has signed on to a global joint statement voicing concerns about AI-generated images and calling on organisations to follow the law. Audio
Political support for NZ-India FTA getting closer - trade minister
Todd McClay remains optimistic the FTA with India will get the political support needed to ratify it.
Luxon to take part in Coalition of the Willing meeting
The meeting comes on the fourth anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Audio
Gensis Energy customers face price increases despite profit bump
Some Genesis Energy customer's are facing price shocks, at the same time the company's revealed a massive bump in profit. It yesterday announced a half year profit of $95 million compared to $70… Audio
Move on orders for homeless shifting attention onto enforcement
Move on orders for the homeless are shifting attention onto enforcement and away from the needs of people trapped on the streets. That is according to a researcher who spends to two days a week on… Audio
NZ will support Britain removing Andrew from succession - Luxon
The UK government is considering passing a law to divest Mountbatten-Windsor of his succession rights. Audio
Advocacy group calls for law repeal, independent pay equity unit
Ten female former MPs have released a report after receiving 1390 submissions and holding three months of hearings on the government's pay equity changes last year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026
A high-profile longevity influencer and author Peter Attia is the latest to have his reputation shredded as the fallout continues from the Epstein files. Correspondent Simon Marks talks us through the… Audio
