Politics
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
New York City elects youngest mayor in over a century
New York City has elected its youngest mayor in over a century. Democratic-socialist Zohran Mamdani overcame former governor Andrew Cuomo in an election that saw the city's biggest turnout since 2001… Audio
Regulatory Standards Bill back in the House
While the week in politics began with another chapter in the ongoing tensions within Te Pāti Māori, the House started the parliamentary week by resuming the consideration of the closely followed…
Democrats win New Jersey, Virginia in early test of Trump's second term
Abigail Spanberger and Mikie Sherrill cruised to comfortable victories in the Virginia and New Jersey governors' elections.
Crown apologises for leaving iwi 'virtually landless'
Around 500 iwi members travelled to Parliament to witness the third reading of the Ngāti Pāoa Claims Settlement Bill.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025
Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Audio
Minister announces $61.6 million boost for crisis response services
Doocey announced $61.6 million over four years will go towards additional crisis assessment teams and other services.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; SkyCity finally has the keys to the long-delayed International Convention Centre in Auckland… Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Iwi leaders hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs together
Iwi leaders are hopeful they can bring Te Pati Maori MPs back together and make the party a credible force leading into next year's election. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New climate scheme to reward landowners for wetlands
The government has identified new wetlands and rewetted peatlands as "areas of opportunity" to pull more carbon out of the atmosphere.
World News Wrap for 5 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Emergency housing grants fall by $20m in a year
The drop has led to concerns the decline is pushing more people into homelessness.
Government has 'Trumpian accent' - human rights activist
Amnesty International's Agnès Callamard is calling on New Zealand leaders to speak up on world issues, saying "we need you".
Agnès Callamard
Amnesty’s top official says New Zealand is losing its reputation as a human-rights leader and warns the govenments “Trumpian accent” is being noticed internationally. She urges the government to… Video, Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Indian commerce minister visits New Zealand amid trade ‘momentum’
A team of trade negotiators from India is in New Zealand this week to conduct a fourth round of in-person talks as part of ongoing free trade negotiations.
One of two Te Pāti Māori factions willing to meet - iwi leaders
Te Pāti Māori's leadership is willing to meet with its estranged MPs.
