Politics
Local councils relieved with govt's rates capping approach
But some want assurance the policy will not affect local councils' ability to invest in core services and infrastructure.
Public Service Commission's social media advertising under review
The Commission purchased the adverts with a small amount of public money and ran them during the public sector strikes.
Details of council rates cap revealed
Councils are once again being told to start living within their means and focus on the basics, with the government releasing details of its long-awaited rates cap. Instead of a fixed cap, the… Audio
Lost Property: How Police Lost Two Houses and an Iwi's Trust
MATA Reports investigates how two rundown police houses in the Horowhenua town of Shannon slipped through the cracks of government process when they were supposed to be protected within a treaty… Video, Audio
Seymour, Bennett defend $357k exit payment to former Pharmac head
A $357,000 payout to the former chief executive of Pharmac was "well beyond the norm in the public sector", says Labour.
Commissioner 'determined' to prevent another McSkimming saga
Richard Chambers wants to ensure there will never be a repeat of the "group think" and closed ranks that blocked an investigation. Audio
Political commentators Liam Hehir and Lianne Dalziel
Kathryn, Liam and Lianne discuss recent events in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 1 December 2025
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; Doctors will be able to apply for loans of up to half a million dollars to buy into or start a practice under a proposed policy from Labour… Audio
New Labour policy will loan money to GPs to start practice
Doctors will be able to apply for loans of up to half a million dollars to buy into or start a practice under a proposed policy from Labour. Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verall spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
GPs react to Labour’s loan scheme announcement
Labour says it will invest up to $25 million worth of low-interest loans to grow the number of locally owned GP clinics. The president of the Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners, Dr… Audio
Labour Party conference takes place in Auckland
The Labour Party is rallying the troops ahead of next year's election, with any division over tax seemingly parked in exchange for a shot at getting back into government. Party faithful gathered in… Audio
Hipkins proposes low-interest loans for family GP practices
If elected, the Labour Party would prioritise areas with no GPs, or practices with closed or partially closed books.
'More capacity, resilience': 316 beds to be added to Hawke's Bay Prison
The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.
Will NZ follow UK ban on wet wipes?
The UK is banning the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastics, a huge cause of pollution and sewer blockages.
'Believe we can win': Labour rallies party faithful
Labour Party faithful are upbeat, as they rally in Auckland, roughly one year out from the next election.
Leaving treaty out of geothermal strategy a breach - Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown strategy aims to double New Zealand's geothermal energy by 2040.
Vanuatu opposition leader accuses govt of being lazy
Vanuatu's opposition leader is fighting the speaker's ruling denying a no confidence motion his bloc filed against the Prime Minister. Audio
