Politics
Energy Minister on plans for LNG import terminal
The government has announced a new liquified natural gas import terminal - and is promising lower power prices will come as a result. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New levy to fund LNG terminal
The government says taxpayers will pay for a new liquified natural gas import terminal - but is promising lower power prices will come as a result. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Deputy PM on online gambling, NZ Super means tested
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks problem gambling and raising the retirement age Audio
The policy shifts that took the spark out of electric cars
From boom to brake - we look at what went wrong for EVs in New Zealand, and what needs to happen to get the spark back Audio
Inquiry into sewage plant failure to happen 'as quickly as possible'
Who will shoulder the cost to fix the Moa Point plant is yet to be determined says Wellington Mayor Andrew Little. Audio
'Greater security': Gas import plan tipped to save New Zealanders $265m a year
Energy Minister Simon Watts on Monday announced a contract was expected to be signed by the middle of the year.
Government pushing ahead with importing natural gas
The government is pushing ahead with imported natural gas as the solution to huge power price spikes in winter. But the completion date seems to have been pushed out, and consumers may well be pinged… Audio
Eyes on government response to Moa Point sewage meltdown
All eyes are on the government's response to the Moa Point sewage plant meltdown. Wellington Water's chief executive is warning the public the capital's south coast could be off limits for months… Audio
Judge facing conduct panel over claims she called Peters liar
A District Court Judge has faced a Judicial Conduct Panel for the first time today, after being accused of disrupting a New Zealand First function at Auckland's exclusive Northern Club. Judge Ema… Audio
Watch live: PM faces questions about sewage spill
About 70 million litres of sewage a day continues spilling from the treatment plant.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 February 2026
The latest on the sewage spill at Wellington's Moa Point. Were early warning signs missed? As the government looks to step in with an inquiry, we talk to the Wellington Mayor Andrew Little about what… Audio
New and updated standards adopted in line with Australia
The Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Scott Simpson says the standards will make it easier for businesses operating on both sides of the Tasman.
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Dale Husband
Dale, Brigitte and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the politics at this year's Waitangi commemorations. Audio
Around the motu: Auckland news with RNZ reporter Amy Williams
Amy talks about the homeowners still trying to resolve the future of their properties after the floods three years ago. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Tensions rise in Europe over social media regulations and Winter Olympics in Italy marred by clashes and suspected sabotage. Audio
Planning when you don't know the rules
Auckland Council's planning has been thrown for a loop after what looks like yet another government-imposed rule change over housing.
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Slip repairs continue after weeks of severe weather
Three weeks after severe weather caused slips on State Highway 2 through Waioweka Gorge, residents finally have a way out. Transport Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Moa Point plant likely to be out of action for months
Crews have spent the weekend trying to clean up Wellington's waste water plant, so they can assess the damage. Green MP Julie Anne Genter's Rongatai electorate covers the area under a rahui spoke to… Audio
