Politics
'He wants more everything' - Trump's actions are about legacy, says Obama's former speechwriter
Barack Obama's former speechwriter and host of the podcast Pod Save America Jon Favreau talks to Midday Report's Guyon Espiner. Audio
PM decries racist rhetoric after Mt Maunganui slip
The Prime Minister says those sharing the comments should keep it to themselves. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss the latest in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 January
NZ First leader Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to fund the World Health Organisation; Travel agents are worried British-New Zealand dual nationals may get turned… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Unprecedented EU pushbacks force Trump into retreat, Russia cuts heating across Ukraine despite peace talks, Spotlight on state of Spanish railways after string of crashes, and Italy voices anger… Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Another killing deepens Trump's self-inflicted political nightmare
The situation now risks truly spiraling out of control - both on the ground and politically speaking.
Goff slams Peters 'deafening' silence following Trump's Afghanistan comments
Phil Goff has accused Foreign Minister Winston Peters of failing to stand up for New Zealand soldiers.
Maureen Pugh to retire from Parliament
National's West Coast-Tasman MP announced she will retire from politics at this year's election, citing family, health and a desire to "rest a little". Audio
Fiery Rātana rhetoric cools amid frosty Māori-Crown relations
Analysis - Rhetoric at Rātana was cooler this year, compared to the past four years of fiery exchanges.
Government announces $10m for Ringatū marae in Bay of Plenty
The announcement was made at Rātana, with regional development minister Shane Jones saying the funding would boost resilience in the Wainui Marae infrastructure.
'Unelected globalist bureaucrats': Peters praises US WHO exit
The United States has officially exited the WHO, a year since President Donald Trump gave notice via executive order.
Greens put forward member's bill to entrench Māori seats
The party announced the bill at Rātana celebrations this afternoon.
Tessa Vincent on the importance of long-term thinking about climate change
London based New Zealander Capacity Building Manager for the International Climate Councils Network's Tessa Vincent speaks to Maggie Tweedie and Mark Williams about the need for political leadership… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January
Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Audio
Political year kicks off as Ratana celebrations begin
Politicians will this morning be travelling Ratana Pa south of Whanganui for the annual celebrations, which traditionally mark the start of the political year. Maori News Reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio
Coalition extends lead over left bloc in latest Poll
New Zealand First has soared to nearly 12 percent in the latest Taxpayers' Union-Curia Poll, its highest result since the survey launched in early 2021.
The long road to November: Luxon puts time on his side
Analysis - A November election date leaves a runway between now and polling day which may give time for an economic recovery, but also leaves plenty of time for things to go awry.
Treasury figures show brighter situation than expected
The government's finances are in better than expected shape as spending has fallen more than the tax take.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 January
Donald Trump has given his speech to world and business leaders at Davos in Switzerland; Deb Glasgow has lived in Ōakura for decades, and says last night's weather was some of the worst she's ever… Audio
