Policy
Labour MP Duncan Webb announces retirement from politics
His decision adds to a growing list of senior Labour politicians calling it quits.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise; How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption… Audio
Blind-sided: Educators on curriculum changes
Some in the sector say the changes are much more than just tweaks. Audio
Educators feeling blind-sided by curriculum changes
Educators feel blind-sided by major changes to the Maths and English curriculum less than a year since the last update. Rachel Graham reports. Audio
Broughton resigns as president of Local Government NZ
It comes after a landslide loss in the Selwyn District mayoralty race.
Bill to restrict social media for under 16s introduced
National MP, Catherine Wedd has introduced a private members bill to restrict social media for under sixteen year olds and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Employers respond to claims they’re crying out for teen workers
Timothy Brown asks Canterbury employers if they are "crying out" for teenage workers following claims from the prime minister. Audio
PPTA responds to open letter from government ahead of strikes
PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter issued by the government ahead of mega strike action. Audio
Union: Govt open letter has inflamed tensions between parties
Union leaders say the government's open letter to the public about looming strike action has only inflamed tensions between negotiating parties. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
The Health Minister will consider a law change to prevent further doctors strikes; Kaipara District Council has lodged a complaint to the Department of Internal Affairs about local election… Audio
Science fund shake-up raises potential for political interference - Royal Society
However MBIE, which will take over administration of the Marsden Fund, says the board is required by law to be independent.
Credit card mistakes that can cost you money
But experts say there are a few mistakes that can catch you out and cost money when using credit cards. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Onus is on farmers to reduce methane emissions
Climate groups and opposition parties have criticised the government's move to lower emission targets. Agrizero is a private-public partnership tasked with helping farmers reduce emissions. Chief… Audio
Minister responds to calls to reverse proposed surcharge ban
The minister in charge of the proposed card surcharge ban is facing stiff resistance from retailers. Minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs Scott Simpson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by the animal welfare minister turn out not to be what they say on the label.
AA calls for traffic fines to be doubled
The Automobile Association says many fines and penalties haven't changed since 1999, and no longer have any teeth. Audio
The pig welfare reforms that roll back pig welfare
Changes announced by animal welfare minister Andrew Hoggard turn out not to be what they appeared on the label. Audio
Andrew Little wins Wellington mayoralty
Former Labour leader Andrew Little has been voted Wellington's new mayor - winning in a landslide. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Drug Foundation calls for decriminalisation of all drug use
The New Zealand Drug Foundation has called for decriminalisation of all drug use. Director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why you should care about today's OCR announcement
The Reserve Bank will announce its Official Cash Rate decision this afternoon. While everyone is expecting a cut, economists seem divided on how deep it may fall. Here to explain why it matters is… Audio
