Politics
'Management speak mumbo jumbo': Hipkins responds to Luxon's address
Luxon launched a defence of his government's progress and reform programme, and promised there would be no deviation from its plan should it win a second term.
Which Anniversary Day should Tararua workers get off?
Tararua is bordered by three other regions so which Anniversary Day should residents observe?
Luxon invited to join Trump's Gaza 'board of peace'
A draft charter for the organisation, which will be chaired by Donald Trump, has been sent to a number of world leaders.
Govt making moves to stop people stripping rock pools of sealife in Auckland
Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says he is considering bans. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Audio
Are cartoon strips still relevant in 2026?
We all had our favourite funnies pages back in the day, and many of the most beloved strips are still going. Peanuts hit 75 last year, Beano is approaching its 90th birthday and recently, a new… Audio
Trump push for Greenland risks ‘dangerous downward spiral’
Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to acquire Greenland, threatening to slap tariffs on European allies standing in his way. Nicholas Ross Smith, a senior research fellow at Canterbury… Audio
Minister considering ban over rock pool harvesting
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
First oil, gas bid since end of offshore ban under consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed
The Foreign Affairs Minister had said the government was rethinking development support after the country's president cancelled a visit here.
Skilled or not: residence changes this year and who it affects
Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio
Calls to invest in environment as Govt boosts tourism marketing
The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn… Audio
Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
The new rules allow a small dwelling with a simple design of up to 70 square metres to be built without a resource consent, and are in effect from today.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
The World Trade Organisation is on life support. Will Trump's new rules finish it off?
Analysis - To date, Trump has not withdrawn the US from the WTO. But his administration instead seeks to reinvent it.
Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her New Zealand lane'
The Foreign Minister's statement is in response to Anna Breman signing a letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell overnight.
Mental health callouts: Police 'wiping their hands', says union
Three emergency calls by a mental health worker went unanswered in the space of 90 minutes in a November incident.
Govt hopes tougher powers will keep electricity market fair
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
States of Emergency now far more frequent across New Zealand
New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Audio
