Anneke Smith

On today's episode, there's chaos on roads around the motu with a polar vortex smashing the country with wind, rain and snow, Police have been gathering CCTV footage in east Auckland's Pakuranga… Audio

A former political figure is on trial in Auckland this week, accused of historical sexual abuse in the 1990s. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The National Party's membership base rallied in Auckland this weekend - clearly relishing being back in government after last year's election. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio

The ACT Party says its confidence in the Speaker of the House is "falling by the day" - accusing Gerry Brownlee of failing to address racial harassment in Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio

Drug experts say the government's roadside drug testing scheme will penalise people using prescription substances. Our political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

NIWA has cut climate science to the bone and set New Zealand up to be worse prepared for future climate disasters. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

In the show today, the Government says it's cracking down on road cones, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon chaired a meeting with several NATO counterparts, a Kmart worker who was sacked after she… 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

Part of a damning report on the behaviour of former Green MP Darleen Tana has been leaked to RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith. The independent report says the MP "more likely than not" knew about… Audio

Legislation forcing tech giants to pay media organisations for their news content looks set to progress through the House. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain after… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is heading home after meeting with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida in Tokyo. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio

Christopher Luxon described past trade delegations as C-listers and tag alongs before his trip to Japan, despite his Tokyo delegation including many businesses - like Fonterra, Zespri and ANZCO - have… Audio

On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the final stretch of his trip to Japan and is due to sit down with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida this evening. His trip has been full of hiccups. RNZ… Audio

New Zealand is stepping up defence support to help enforce sanctions against North Korea. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon made the announcement in Japan where he is on a mission to strengthen… Audio

The business delegation on the Prime Minister's trade mission to Japan has finally caught up to Christopher Luxon in Tokyo. Corin Dann spoke to RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith. Audio

On today's episode, the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has flown solo to Japan, leaving his 52-person trade delegation behind in Papua New Guinea along with the faulty Defence Force Boeing 757 - our… Audio

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been separated from his 52-person delegation on his Japan trade trip after the Defence Force plane was unable to fly. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith spoke… Audio

On today's episode, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced a hiring freeze on non-frontline staff, we talk to the executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah… Audio

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