Jo Moir
Sir John Key remembers fierce, hardworking friend Nikki Kaye
Former Prime Minister Sir John Key says the late Nikki Kaye was a fierce, hardworking and wonderful friend and MP. Audio
Former cabinet minister Nikki Kaye dies- RNZ understands
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died. She was 44 years old. Audio
ACT leader says party is punching above its weight
As Christopher Luxon's coalition government assesses its first year in office the ACT leader David Seymour is taking a lot of credit - describing the ACT Party as punching above its weight. Political… Audio
PM Luxon has first meeting with China's Xi Jinping at APEC
The Prime Minister has wrapped up his whirlwind weekend trip to APEC in Peru where he had his first face to face meeting with China's President. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
APEC in Peru
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to make his debut at APEC, after previously missing out last year due to coalition negotiation talks. Audio
APEC summit takes place in Peru
Donald Trump will dominate talks at this year's APEC summit despite the President-elect being nowhere near Peru. Political editor Jo Moir is in Lima. Audio
Prime Minister makes formal apology to abuse survivors
Christopher Luxon delivers a formal apology to people abused in state care, from parliament. Audio
Government to make formal apology to abuse in care survivors
The government's formal apology is set to get underway on Tuesday morning. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
On today's episode, speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 7 November 2024
On today's episode, former US president Donald Trump will soon be back in office. The republican candidate clinched the election win last night after taking crucial swing states Pennsylvania, Georgia… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill to be introduced to Parliament
The Coalition Government's Treaty Principles Bill will be introduced to Parliament on Thursday. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Analysis: Three Strikes law change
The Prime Minister is defending government's latest assault on crime - toughening its new Three Strikes law by lowering the First Strike warning to those who've committed offences that can get them 12… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
MBIE incorrectly calculating cost-benefit analysis
For more than two years the country's mega-ministry Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has been incorrectly calculating its cost benefit analysis for taxpayer-funded events. Political… Audio
Analysis: The coalition government one year on from election
It's one year since the election with the coalition's time in power defined by tax cuts, job cuts and a fast-paced policy agenda. Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 11 October 2024
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir sat down with Winston Peters to discuss the role of the United Nations and look ahead to his party's AGM in Hamilton this weekend. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 October 2024
On today's episode, the Tampa Bay Times office building has been crushed by a falling crane amidst the storm. Reporter Kirby Wilson says that's just some of the destruction Hurricane Milton has left… Audio