Chris Hipkins

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state… Audio

A shake-up of Auckland's transport body AT will see it stripped of decision-making powers, leaving it to focus on delivering public transport. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Audio

At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Audio

On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio

The Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest… Audio

Over 40,000 people took their protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to 'kill the bill'. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to… Audio

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On today's episode, people across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call, the Treaty Principles Bill is going to be… Audio

The Treaty Principles Bill is going to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday - much sooner than expected. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

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On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio

The government says planned changes to building consents will slash costs and speed up projects. Labour Party Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

On today's episode, The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. A Wellington City… Audio

The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. Corin Dann spoke to party Leader Chris… Audio

On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio