Politics
'Ignoring the basics' - government comes under fire
As it happened: Labour, the Greens and Te Pāti Māori say the PM is catering to the greedy and elite.
Invite to Trump's Board of Peace needs 'measured look'
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says advice from his ministry is being prepared "as we speak".
Labour Party savages government retail crime advisory group
The Labour Party has savaged a government advisory group on retail crime, calling it "dysfunctional, directionless and failing". It comes after Checkpoint yesterday revealed that three of the five… Audio
'Strong case for government inquiry' into Mount Maunganui
There is a "strong case for an independent government inquiry" and families of those missing in the Mt Manuganui landslip "deserve" the facts, according to the Prime Minister. He has appointed Chris… Audio
Poll shows National narrowly beat Labour on trust to manage economy
National has narrowly outperformed Labour as the party voters trust the most to manage the economy. Just over 32 percent of people trust the National Party the most to manage the economy in RNZ's… Audio
Goverment to provide over $1 million to weather affected areas
The government is kicking an extra $1.2 million into mayoral relief funds for areas hit by the severe weather, to help with immediate needs like food and shelter. But it has acknowledged that is a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026
Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington; Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from… Audio
Hipkins hits out at govt as it considers joining Board of Peace
Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from Labour Leader Chris Hipkins, hitting out at the government for considering New Zealand's possible position in… Audio
Political update as parliamentary year gets underway
Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington. Audio
Pessimistic voters look to Winston Peters to be the change candidate
Analysis: For a man who claims little regard for the polls, the NZ First leader will surely be feeling more favourably toward their latest offerings. Audio
Calls for PM to reject invite to Trump's 'Board of Peace'
Labour is calling it an "absolute disgrace" the government hasn't ruled out sitting on a committee with Vladimir Putin.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd; A mix of cameras, drones, and human spotters are providing constant monitoring of the Mount Maunganui… Audio
NZ First climbs into third place in latest poll
The latest RNZ-Reid Research results, if replicated on polling day, would return the coalition to power with a narrow majority. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Latest RNZ-Reid Research political poll released
The RNZ-Reid Research poll surveyed one-thousand-people from January the 15th through to the 22nd. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
ACT's David Seymour on latest weather events, climate change
David Seymour spent part of the summer break in Argentina with Javier Milei.. what was that like? Audio
'Unpleasant environment' - Over half of retail crime advisory group resigns
Questions have been raised about the group's value for money and the behaviour of its chair Sunny Kaushal. Audio
'Gutless' for Luxon not to rule out Trump's Board of Peace - Goff
Winston Peters says the World Health Organization has forgotten its original mandate, but Phil Goff has rubbished the idea of NZ quitting and says it needs to stand up to Donald Trump. Audio
Damien O'Connor not standing in West Coast-Tasman at next election
Labour MP Damien O'Connor on Monday confirmed he won't seek to regain the West Coast-Tasman electorate - but is not ruling out standing on the list.
