Politics
'Nothing stopping' China from meeting PIF leaders, says expert
A geopolitics expert says there is "nothing stopping" China from attending Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting side events if dialogue partners are blocked from the event. Audio
Spine and Punishment: A review of Swarbrick v Brownlee
Analysis: Last week, the Speaker made new rules and interpretations on the fly in punishing an MP who challenged the government to show some spine.
'Shame on Shane': Protesters show out against fast-track projects
Up to 100 demonstrators came despite driving rain to voice their feelings over marina and offshore sand-mining projects currently going through the fast-track consenting process.
Another Cabinet minister caught up in UN letter saga
New documents show David Seymour first ran his response past Paul Goldsmith before he sent it.
Trade Minister travelling to US to discuss tariffs
The United States, New Zealand's second largest export market, imposed the higher-than-expected tariff after initially signalling a 10 percent rate.
The House chips away at lawmaking, amid distractions
This week in Parliament, a brouhaha about unparliamentary language, an eviction from the House, and apologies, or rather a lack thereof, stole the spotlight - but which bills went through?
Tāmaki Makaurau: By-election:Peeni Henare
On September 6 the Tāmaki Makaurau by-election will be held. Labour's Peeni Henare is contesting the seat which he lost by just 42 votes in 2023. Audio
Dr Robert Patman on Israel and Palestine
A series of rallies and vigils are being held around the country today in a 'national day of action' planned by Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa. Audio
Trump and Putin in Talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his US counterpart Donald Trump are meeting at a military base in Alaska. Audio
Winston Peters on the $671m scrapped ferry fiasco
Labour's Chris Hipkins says it's somewhat ironic that Peters, who signed off on the iReX ferry project, was blaming other people. Audio
TOP goes public in hunt for new leader
The Opportunities Party has taken an unusual approach to recruit the person it hopes will lead them to success in 2026.
The state of the opposition
In Focus on Politics, political reporter Anneke Smith take a look at the state of the opposition roughly one year out from the 2026 Election. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Ed McKnight Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Ed McKnight. First up, he government has confirmed how much it cost us to break the contract with South Korean ship… Audio
Introducing: Context
It's the backstory to the front page! Introducing Context, a new show hosted by Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner. Audio
Final cost of breaking South Korean ferry contract revealed
The bill is now more than $600 million, after another $144m was added to the scrapped iReX ferry project cost.
Protesting at people's private homes to be outlawed
Protesting outside someone's home is set to be made an offence, with offenders facing fines or jail time.
Police minister blames previous government for poor asset management
Police were rated the worst out of 16 agencies Cabinet put on watch to do better in 2023.
Govt confirms how much scrapped iRex ferries cost
KiwiRail and the government have confirmed how much it has cost to breaking the contract with South Korean shipbuilders of the scrapped iRex Ferries. political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to… Audio
Riverbeds part of Māori customary rights, Supreme Court rules
It comes as the government forges ahead with a law change.
