Chris Hipkins

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On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says asset sales could be on the electoral agenda next year. In response, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking a pledge there are no plans to privatise the public… Audio

The usual welcome to the new year of Parliament was delayed by a series of farewells to the fallen. We focus particularly on Dame Tariana Turia. Audio

The prime minister's cabinet reshuffle has been given the thumbs down from Labour. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

Prime minister Christopher Luxon and the leader of the opposition Chris Hipkins provide a Christmas message. Audio

On today's episode, the death toll from Vanuatu's 7.3 earthquake is expected to rise because concrete buildings have collapsed with people inside in the capital Port Vila, and the Treasury's half-year… Audio

The political year is wrapping up, Parliament sits for the last time on Thursday. There has been a flurry of legislation passed through the House, and the government's half-yearly fiscal update has… Audio

The latest from the House Audio

On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio

Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared emergency martial law, saying it's needed to protect the country from North Korea's communist forces and to eliminate anti-state… Audio

A shake-up of Auckland's transport body AT will see it stripped of decision-making powers, leaving it to focus on delivering public transport. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Audio

At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Audio

On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio

The Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest… Audio

Over 40,000 people took their protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to 'kill the bill'. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio