Jo Moir
Reti loses health portfolio, Melissa Lee sacked as minister
The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Audio
Local council spending under government spotlight
The Government has announced changes to the Local Government Act to remove the four wellbeings - social, economic, environmental and cultural - and refocus councils on basics like roads and pipes… Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 13 December 2024
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir sits down with new Minister for Rail Winston Peters to discuss the future of the Interislander ferries and what next year will bring for the New… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
On today's episode, ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners, the country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation, an inflammatory… Audio
Govt announces ferry plan, opposition critical
The Government has unveiled its plan for replacing the Interislander ferries, having scrapped Labour's iRex project a year ago. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt expected to reveal Cook Strait ferry plan
The government is expected to reveal its new Cook Strait ferry plan this week, after cancelling Labour's mega, rail-enabled one. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio
Latest poll shows National's popularity slipping
The latest poll by The Post and Freshwater Strategy shows National's popularity is slipping. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 29 November
On today's episode, Health New Zealand spent $72 million on contractors and consultants for a single IT project, in the lead-up to moving to sack over 1000 IT employees, the Inquiry into the Covid-19… Audio
Sir John Key remembers fierce, hardworking friend Nikki Kaye
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says the late Nikki Kaye was a fierce, hardworking and wonderful friend and MP. Audio
Former cabinet minister Nikki Kaye dies- RNZ understands
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died. She was 44 years old. Audio
ACT leader says party is punching above its weight
As Christopher Luxon's coalition government assesses its first year in office the ACT leader David Seymour is taking a lot of credit - describing the ACT Party as punching above its weight. Political… Audio
PM Luxon has first meeting with China's Xi Jinping at APEC
The Prime Minister has wrapped up his whirlwind weekend trip to APEC in Peru where he had his first face to face meeting with China's President. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
APEC in Peru
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make his debut at APEC, after previously missing out last year due to coalition negotiation talks. Audio
APEC summit takes place in Peru
Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the President-elect being nowhere near Peru. Political editor Jo Moir is in Lima. Audio
Prime Minister makes formal apology to abuse survivors
Christopher Luxon delivers a formal apology to people abused in state care, from parliament. Audio
Government to make formal apology to abuse in care survivors
The government's formal apology is set to get underway on Tuesday morning. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio