Politics
Ruth Richardson still willing to debate Nicola Willis
The Taxpayers Union chair is suggesting Cameron Bagrie as a moderator.
Urgent debates in Parliament go into wee hours of the morning
The House continues a packed agenda as the government tries to clear through legislation before the end of the year.
Faster, cheaper … but better? The devil in the RMA reform detail
Anaylsis: When the government this week unveiled reforms to finally replace the RMA, many of us would have been glad to see the back of it, writes Bill McKay.
IHC settles claim with government
The service provider for people with intellectual disabilities alleged education policies disadvantaged disabled students in schools.
Minister bars cement company from using foreign-flagged ship
Holcim says local jobs will suffer if it cannot transport its product around New Zealand on a Swiss ship.
US social media entry requirement 'hypocritical' - Goff
The former foreign minister says the US "is meant to be a democracy".
'Clowns to the left, jokers to the right': Willis-Richardson debate in doubt
The debate over the debate between finance ministers is becoming farcical, with each accusing the other of trying to get out of the commitment.
MPs' week begins with an RMA shakeup precursor
The House: Parliament's penultimate sitting week began with a major shakeup to the RMA, helped along by urgency.
Willis-Richardson up in the air over location disagreement
The debate over a debate between Finance Ministers - past and present - has descended into farce - with both sides now accusing the other of chickening out. Nicola Willis had challenged Ruth… Audio
Solving the World's Problems: Deliberate democracy
Simon Wilson joins Jesse to right some wrongs - today he looks at an example of democracy in action - because he says he's "seen the future of democracy and it works". Audio
Why the government shouldn't bring oral nicotine pouches to NZ
Tobacco and nicotine companies want to introduce oral nicotine pouches, claiming these are a "cleaner way to enjoy nicotine".
What are nicotine pouches and should we be worried?
First we needed to worry about cigarettes .. then vapes .. and now nicotine pouches. Nicotine pouches are pretty much what they sound like - a sachet filled with nicotine - either from tobacco or… Audio
What's going on at Auckland's Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens?
An Auckland community is disputing the development of housing on the site of the Sanctuary Mahi Whenua Gardens. The gardens are based on the old Unitec campus site in Mount Albert and have existed for… Audio
People face losing cars they call home as welfare changes hit
Many facing 'imminent homelessness' don't qualify for emergency housing anymore, the Citizens Advice Bureau warns. Audio
'Shameless right-wing stunt': Union slams Willis fudge campaign
The Taxpayers' Union campaign features the slogan 'A treat today - A tax tomorrow'. A union is calling it a stunt. Audio
Hemp industry rules loosened in sweeping law change
The announcement is being made by the Regulation Minister at the Hemp NZ Food Factory.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025
The Taxpayers Union is taking aim at government spending with a campaign that has finance minister Nicola Willis at its centre; The latest State of Cancer report says treatments are better and death… Audio
UK: Rayner returns, Customs Union, Starmer hosts Zelensky
UK correspondent Harry Taylor joins Kathryn with news from Britain. Audio
