Politics
The House: Behind the scenes at the Parliamentary library
The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary library. More than just books and periodicals - it's a research powerhouse.
Cook Islands remains 'committed' to NZ
The Cook Islands government says it remains committed to free association with New Zealand despite recent disagreements and trust issues between the two governments. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 November 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against; The Prime… Audio
Luxon should step in over Cook Islands spat - expert
![New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Foreign Minister Winston Peters [https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/566931/luxon-and-peters-to-miss-cook-islands-60th-constitution-day-celebrations will not attend] the milestone event in Rarotonga, which will celebrate the Cook Islands’ six decades of self-governance in free association with NZ.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--Md2G6RBV--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1752710675/4K44L4G_RNZ_Pacific_web_images_940_x_588_px_16_png?_a=BACCd2AD)
A geopolitical analyst says the prime minister should fix the diplomatic stand-off, as the foreign minister is making things worse. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Sale of public assets could become issue for coalition
Christopher Luxon isn't ruling out sales of government assets - an issue one of his coalition partners is vehemently against. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Questions over transparency of Te Pati Maori expulsion process
Questions are being raised over the transparency of the process which led to the expulsion of two Te Pati Maori MPs. Amokura Panoho is a founding member of Te Pati Maori and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Te Pati Maori expulsion does little to ease internal conflict
Te Pati Maori's ousting of two MPs has done little to ease the internal conflict - with more questions now mounting about the dispute and the next steps. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke… Audio
A year on from Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti
A dawn karakia at Te Rerenga Wairua marked the beginning of a nationwide march opposing the Treaty Principles Bill.
Former Te Pati Maori co-leader disappointed with MP expulsion
A former co-leader of Te Pati Maori says he's sad and disappointed after the party chose to kick out a third of its caucus. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Deputy PM Seymour on fire station visit, meth use
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks about a potential ban on social media for under 16 and his visit to Auckland Central firestation Audio
People receiving pension sacrificing basics to pay off student loans
"Dinner or debt"; that's the choice some people receiving the pension say they're forced to make after taking on student loans later in life. One Taupo woman says she's still got a $58,000 student… Audio
Kapa-Kingi vows to appeal Te Pāti Māori expulsion
'Rogue' MPs Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa-Kingi have called their immediate expulsion from the party unconstitutional.
Te Pāti Māori MPs expelled as conflict rocks the party
Te Pāti Māori has severed ties with estranged MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris, after a torrid period of internal conflict. Its national council voted to expel the pair at a hui on Sunday… Audio
Blanket bans on pets in rentals to be disallowed
Blanket bans on pets in rental properties won't be allowed from next month, but there are concerns that landlords will find a work around. Tenants will still need to get their landlords consent to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 November 2025
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Audio
Mistaken for a secretary: Life as a lone female councillor
The only female elected member at a southern council admits you sometimes have to put on "armour" for the job.
Review into greyhound ban ‘dead as a dodo’ says Chris Finlayson
A judicial review into the government's decision to ban greyhound racing has been put on hold. Chris Finlayson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Te Pati Maori MPs expelled by party following internal conflict
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict. Ngati Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio
Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten
Politics with Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten Audio
