Politics
'One of my sisters': Friends and colleagues remember Takutai Tarsh Kemp
A friend and colleague of Takutai Tarsh Kemp says she battled remarkably and no one knew of the possibility of her passing away under dialysis. Audio
Gas costs keep rising, but so too do the number of new householders using it
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up.
The double-whammy bill natural gas users have to pay
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Audio
Parliament's politics paused as MP pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
From hugs to waiata, Parliament paused politics to honour Kemp's legacy and the kaupapa she lived for. Audio
Kerrin Leoni
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni lays out her vision for Tāmaki Makaurau, the challenges facing the Super City, and makes her case to voters in a race that could reshape Auckland's future. Video, Audio
'Postcode healthcare' persists - Auditor-General reports
The new report has shown elective surgeries in the public system were often "not equitable or timely".
Solving the World's Problems - the limit of speed limit chat
Simon Wilson and Jesse discuss how can we have a better, more productive debate about road safety. Why does our starting point always seem to be getting everyone to drive faster? Audio
Watch: Parliament gathers to pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died on Thursday, "as she lived - fighting for the cause" according to her colleagues.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
'Carried on behalf of all of us': Iwi defends the mana of moko
It comes after Winston Peters' comments calling Rawiri Waititi's mataora "scribbles".
MPs remember 'great tōtara' Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Flags are flying at half mast around Parliament after the death of the Te Pati Māori MP for Tāmaki Makaurau at the age of 50. Audio
Impacts of Takutai Tarsh Kemp death to be felt across Parliament
As a sitting MP, the death of Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have flow on effects for Parliament. Acting Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Minister Tama Potaka is concerned that public funding may have been used for electioneering, after a Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency advertisement encouraging Māori to sign up for… Audio
UK correspondent Dan Bloom
UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at the government's plans to push ahead with cuts to benefits for disabled people. Audio
Victims to get final say over sex offenders' name suppressions
A new law will also fix "abhorrent" rules about questioning children about sexual activity in court, Mark Mitchell says. Audio
'Daddy has to sometimes use strong language': NATO's Trump flattery
Analysis - There is nothing subtle about NATO's strategy to keep the US president on board. Audio
Politics chat with Carmel Sepuloni
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni looks at the week in politics both at home and abroad Audio
Legislation on Oranga Tamariki oversight passes third reading
It passed with the support of every party in Parliament except Te Pāti Māori.
