Politics
The House: MPs put public service integrity under the microscope
MPs considered the integrity of New Zealand's public service this week with a Long Term Insights Briefing from the Public Service Commission.
'A bit embarrassing': Canada's PM praises Australia for first allowing women to vote
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour cheekily clapped back, saying Canada's "founder George Washington would be really embarrassed".
'Predetermined': ACT critical of inquiry into social media harm
The inquiry into the harm social media causes for young people recommended introducing age restrictions.
Prices expected to shoot up as Iran conflict continues
The death toll in Iran has reportedly exceeded 1000, conflict continues in the Middle East. The strikes have pushed up the price of brent crude oil but more than 18 percent in the past week as the… Audio
Broadcasting minister 'may have grunted' at TVNZ chair
Paul Goldsmith was quizzed about his widely scrutinised exchange with Andrew Barclay by Labour's Reuben Davidson in Question Time this afternoon.
US far-right Proud Boys put on NZ terrorist list despite not meeting threshold
The NZ Security Intelligence Service was ambivalent about the group being dropped from the list in 2025.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 March 2026
The New Zealand government will operate flights to assist with Kiwis needing to get out of the Middle East; The bigger picture about what the war means and why its happening, Geoffrey Millar speaks to… Audio
Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
The national carrier is caught in turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers
Government's finances in better shape than expected
Treasury figures, which exclude ACC finances, show a deficit of $6 billion for the seven months ended January, about $1.9b below the December half year forecast.
Govt accused of scaremongering over overstayer numbers
A Pasifika leader who lived through the Dawn Raids is accusing the government of scaremongering about overstayer numbers. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Politics update: Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann
Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. RNZ Political Editor… Audio
Ex-Gloriavale member criticises minister's decision to visit Christian community
Social Development Minister Louise Upston visited Gloriavale on 30 January and met with Overseeing Shepherd Stephen Standfast, community leaders and other Gloriavale members.
Government considers scrapping clean car standards
The government is considering completely scrapping the clean car standard that sets limits for vehicle emissions. Climate Change correspondent Kate Newton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour on Iran war, English language bill
Willow-Jean Prime talks repatriation flights and the English Language Bill Audio
Why Air NZ is in the red while rivals soar
Our national carrier is flying through turbulent skies, with grounded planes, global conflict, and growing criticism from politicians and passengers Audio
The Whip for 4 March 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Holly Bennett, Corin Dann and Marian Hobbs. They begin with a look at the events in Iran, and New… Audio
TVNZ chair calls minister over claims of 'unbalanced' gangs story
Paul Goldsmith said the chair of the public broadcaster, Andrew Barclay, had raised the story during the call.
PM forced to correct record on Middle East again
The Prime Minister has been forced to correct the record once more on a matter related to the Middle East - prompting the Greens to claim he's out of his depth. Except the Greens have made a mistake… Audio
