Chris Hipkins
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025
The Government is celebrating new structured literacy results for new entrants; Chris Hipkins discusses teachers strikes and latest political polls; Whale watchers are abuzz after the apparent… Audio
Weekly interview with Labour leader, Chris Hipkins
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 October 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Audio
Labour leader on protest at Winston Peters' house
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30th September 2025
In today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership, US… Audio
Hipkins slams govt over refusal to recognise Palestine
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has blasted the government's decision not to recognise Palestinian statehood, calling it "morally reprehensible" and a failure of leadership. Mr Hipkins spoke to Corin… Audio
Banter, beers and backstabbing at the Beehive
Parliament isn't all fiery debate and smart comebacks, in fact MPs of all political colours get along. But only some are willing to admit it. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 September 2025
In today's episode, the latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone; Nine clergy… Audio
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on latest poll results
The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Labour leader on latest poll showing growing support for party
A new political poll shows Labour support hitting 33.8 percent, just ahead of National. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 September 2025
In today's episode, after a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy… Audio
Labour leader on foreign buyers' ban exemption
After a seven year ban on foreign buyers put in by the Labour/New Zealand First coalition of 2017, the government is opening up the property market to a small group of wealthy investors prepared to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 August 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other… Audio
Labour leader on four-year parliamentary terms
The Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 August 2025
In today's episode, the government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds; Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with US President Donald… Audio
Labour leader on govt's building consent changes
The government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 August
In today's episode, Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio
Labour leader on skipping Covid-19 public hearing
Public hearings in the Covid-19 Royal Commission have been abandoned after key witnesses, including Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, former Finance Minister Grant Robertson, refused to appear… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 August 2025
In today's episode, Labour's had a bump in the latest political poll - up four points in the One News Verian poll - nipping at National's heels; New Zealand is fast becoming one of the last western… Audio