Politics
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.
30 hours allocated for public submissions on Regulatory Standards Bill
Labour's Duncan Webb says the decision is "derisory" and "insulting".
Winston Peters apologises for calling Te Pāti Māori MP a 'dickhead'
The New Zealand First leader called Tākuta Ferris a "dickhead" in the House, but is questioning whether the word is offensive.
NZ First's Shane Jones criticises advertisement encouraging enrolment to Māori Roll
The NZ First minister says the Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency campaign aligns too closely with Te Pāti Māori. Audio
Whanau Ora sparks govt concern after launching Maori voter ad
The Whanau Ora commissioning agency is being issued a 'please explain' after it launched an ad campaign encouraging Maori to sign up to the Maori electoral roll. It's prompted concern from senior… Audio
The House: Parliament's reaction to the Middle East crisis
The first business for Parliament this week was not Question Time, but a Ministerial Statement on the evolving Middle East situation.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, an Aucklander who was trapped in Tehran amid the bombings over the past two weeks is finally back in New Zealand, a detective giving evidence in the murder trial of Julia DeLuney… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 June 2025
In today's episode, the Foreign Minister Winston Peters is again calling for a peaceful resolution to the Middle East conflict, saying diplomacy must come first, not last, the longest ad ever made in… Audio
Government was warned not to buy rail-enabled ferries by Treasury
Three weeks before the government announced the plan, officials were saying it wasn't worth it, documents reveal.
Luxon renews call for Middle East calm at pivotal summit
A ceasefire between Israel and Iran is "a marvellous opportunity for diplomacy and dialogue", the Prime Minister says. Audio
Complaints David Seymour's Facebook posts breaching Cabinet Manual
A University of Auckland distinguished professor has spoken out against Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour's Facebook posts that she and others have 'Derangement Syndrome' for criticising his… Audio
Trump heads to NATO summit after announcing Israel-Iran ceasefire
Stepping onto the world stage, the president appears eager to demonstrate his ability to bring warring parties to the table.
Playful or harmful? Seymour's posts raise questions
The Deputy PM's "Victim of the Day" posts have now led to at least two official complaints to Cabinet.
New ad encouraging Māori to join Māori Electoral Roll to be longest ever in NZ
The longest ad ever made in New Zealand will soon be aired, encouraging Māori to join the Māori Electoral Roll. The 30-minute ad features Tame Iti reading some of the names of the 300,00 people who… Audio
Govt pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage in Mid East: Peters
The Foreign Affairs minister says the government is pursuing diplomacy over moral outrage, as he warns against rushing to condemn or support any one actor in the Middle East conflict. Political… Audio
