Politics
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Two ordinary women
Fifteen years after the explosions at Pike River mine killed 29 men, a new feature film brings the families' ongoing fight for justice back into focus. Audio
Amy Adams appointed as Crown facilitator for Waikati District Council
She will help the council amend and resubmit its water service delivery plan under Local Water Done Well.
Willis rejected Treasury advice to remove governor from Reserve Bank board
A report from Treasury shows it provided advice to the Finance Minister in July proposing options for changes to governance settings at the bank.
State abuse redress carve out for criminals decried by opposition
Labour has slammed the Redress System for Abuse in Care Bill as "morally bereft" and "cynical".
Eru Kapa-Kingi hits back at Te Pāti Māori allegations
He said the party leadership was attempting to discredit him in a bid to "avoid accountability and protect their own power".
Labour debuts second policy in two days to Hipkins surprise
After a two year policy vacuum, Labour has debuted its second policy in just two days - surprising everyone - including its own leader. The whoopsie comes as Chris Hipkins defends the party's big… Audio
Ex-ACT Party president facing indecent assault charges
The charges date back three decades.
The Pre-Panel for 21 October 2025
The Pre-Panel with Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan. Audio
Ads targeting strike 'absolutely unbelievable', Labour says
Public Service Commission defends use of social media ads about public sector negotiations.
Labour MP Duncan Webb announces retirement from politics
His decision adds to a growing list of senior Labour politicians calling it quits.
Rock thrown through MP Matt Doocey's car
The sign-written car was found with a hole in its rear window.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
On today's episode... Power cuts, gale force winds, flight troubles and rain are causing chaos across the country; Proposed secondary school curriculum changes making outdoor education a vocational… Audio
'Drivel' vs 'lazy': War of words over Labour's Future Fund
Chris Hipkins insists the party will show how it will pay for its new policy before the election.
Kaipara mayoral runner-up applies for recount
Snow Tane placed second in Kaipara's mayoral race by a margin of just 21 votes.
Is Labour's first election policy a fizzer?
Analysis - The 'Future Fund' is as much about optics as economics, but a lack of detail has left Labour exposed, writes Craig McCulloch. Audio
Cautious optimism for Labour's Future Fund from some
But the prime minister says the newly unveiled policy is "just a whole bunch of buzz words" with no detail or costings. Audio
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
Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement
Will Labour's proposed Future Fund bring future fortune? Or is it a future flop? Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
