Politics
Willis v Richardson debate unlikely to go ahead
Ruth Richardson says she "will not be party to a circus or a sideshow designed to distract from fiscal failure".
Legislation to replace RMA sent to Environment Select Committee
The Planning Bill and Natural Environment Bill, which set out a new system putting more emphasis on property rights, passed their first readings Tuesday afternoon.
Treasury update reveals bleaker picture than predicted
Nicola Willis is doubling down on her strategy for getting the government's books back in order - even as new forecasts show yet another delay to that plan. Treasury officials unveiled their half-year… Audio
Auckland mayor's former staffer fronting anti-rates rise lobby group
Just two months ago he was mayor Wayne Brown's deputy chief of staff, but now he is publicly criticising his former boss over a proposed 7.9 percent rates rise. Josh Van Veen left his post after the… Audio
Mega ministry merger: Bishop can't say how many jobs will be lost
A plan was unveiled today to merge housing, transport, and local government functions into one ministry.
'No quick fixes' for high visitor numbers at iconic sites
Car parking fees are being trialled from this week at three major sites.
New election ordered for Papatoetoe after allegations of fraud
In November, 79 voting papers were found to have been cast without the rightful voter's knowledge.
New mega-ministry to merge housing, transport and environment
Minister Chris Bishop says currently much of the government's reform work spans multiple agencies. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025
27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new… Audio
New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment
The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December
Reserve Bank governor Anna Breman has taken the unusual step of indicating the OCR is unlikely to be cut for some time; Australia's national cabinet has agreed to bolster gun control laws in the wake… Audio
Parliament bill set to return historic Māori site in Northland to Ngāpuhi
Kororipo Pā, at Kerikeri Basin, was the stage for some of the most formative events in the history of Aotearoa. Audio
David Seymour promises to reignite Treaty debate
The ACT leader made the comments in a sit-down interview with RNZ reflecting on 2025 and looking ahead.
New Zealand should not dilute gun reforms, Hipkins says
The Labour government put the reforms in place after the Christchurch terror attack in 2019. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Food and fibre exports set to reach record $62b next year
That's up from the $60.4b record set this year.
Agencies worried by DOC parking fees at major hotspots
Documents show concerns raised by the Transport Agency, Police, Heritage NZ, and the NZ Alpine Club about people potentially parking off-road or on the state highways to avoid fees.
Deputy PM on Early Childhood Food programme
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks the week in politics Audio
NZ's Jewish community shaken by Bondi Beach attack
Security measures have been increased for the Jewish community across New Zealand after the harrowing Bondi Beach terror attack. Audio
