Politics
Blanket bans on pets in rentals to be disallowed
Blanket bans on pets in rental properties won't be allowed from next month, but there are concerns that landlords will find a work around. Tenants will still need to get their landlords consent to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 November 2025
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Audio
Mistaken for a secretary: Life as a lone female councillor
The only female elected member at a southern council admits you sometimes have to put on "armour" for the job.
Review into greyhound ban ‘dead as a dodo’ says Chris Finlayson
A judicial review into the government's decision to ban greyhound racing has been put on hold. Chris Finlayson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Te Pati Maori MPs expelled by party following internal conflict
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict. Ngati Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio
Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten
Politics with Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten Audio
Where councillor salaries have jumped by up nearly a third
The Remuneration Authority has set pay for elected members across Whanganui, Ruapehu, Rangitīkei and Horizons Regional councils.
Te Pati Maori Mps expelled from party
Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris.
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 10 November
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report; The government has extended its pause on funding to the Cook Islands - bringing the total to $30 million over two years; The government has… Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Denmark's social media bans, likely youngest-ever Dutch PM and an update on the Louvre heist. Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
World leaders gather at COP30 to discuss climate change
Among those attending COP30 is a group of rangatahi Maori known as Te Kahu Pokere, the first iwi-mandated Maori youth delegation to ever attend the global conference. Delegate Kyla Campbell-Kamariera… Audio
Boot camps for youths rushed, report concludes
While the pilot contributed to "meaningful and positive change" for participants, the numbers were too small to give meaningful data, it says.
Latest news from the US with Karen Kasler
We cross to the States for the latest US news from political journalist Karen Kasler. Audio
Former Te Pāti Māori staffer doubles down on leadership shortcomings
Eru Kapa-Kingi insists party president John Tamihere is not the man to lead them to the promised land.
President Trump vs the Mayor of New York
President Donald Trump has lashed out at New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani. Anita Powell served as Voice Of America's Bureau Chief and Whitehouse Correspondent, she joined Guyon live from… Audio
'Unacceptable': Hipkins says more robust police vetting needed
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreement
Governments make grand statements on targets without awkward detail about what we have to do to reach them, write Barry Barton and Jennifer Campion.
Pharmac wants to trim its waiting list - but no list at all might be better
Pharmac currently has 123 medicines on the Options for Investment list - but is there a better way?
