Chris Hipkins

Parliament adjourned eary today in respect for KÄ«ngi TÅ«heitia, the late leader of the MÄori Kingitanga. Before they adjourned there were speeches. Audio

On today's episode, Politicians are arriving at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, the new Mental Health and Addiction… Audio

Among those paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday morning is the opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, the Labour Party leader says he's not committed to breaking up electricity gen-tailers but it should not be something that is taken off the table, the Government has announced new… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has touched down in Tonga for the Pacific Islands Forum and it's expected he'll be quizzed about New Zealand's approach to climate action. Labour Party leader Chris… Audio

On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Tūrangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Audio

On today's episode, the government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Maori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins… Audio

The government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Māori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio

The Speaker of the House says he will take a sterner approach to upholding Parliament's standards after several MPs have complained about the handling of their complaints. Labour leader Chris Hipkins… Audio

On today's episode, the Black ferns have broken New Zealand's medal drought at the Paris Olympics with victory over Canada in the gold medal match, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris and also hear… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins isn't celebrating the new tax rates, with Labour saying the money could have been much better spent on health and education. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins is accusing the government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, the Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons… Audio

The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio

In the show today, we speak to RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith on the partially leaked Darleen Tana report, we hear from Jo Moir who is reporting from Washington at the NATO summit; after that we… Audio