Katie Scotcher
Options for second harbour crossing in Auckland proposed
The Government has this morning put forward five options for an additional Waitemata Harbour crossing, with Transport Minister Michael Wood labelling it a congestion-buster for the city. The options… Audio
Former PM's Office knew of Nash's email to donors
It was revealed on Wednesday that staff in the former Prime Minister's Office knew that Stuart Nash had leaked Cabinet details in an email to his political donors.
In 2021 an Official Information… Audio
National MP, one-time leader, Todd Muller resigns from politics
Former National Leader Todd Muller is re-resigning from politics, announcing he no longer has the energy to be an MP. First elected in 2014, Mr Muller is best-known for his brief stint as leader of… Video, Audio
Pressure on PM to remove Stuart Nash's other portfolios
The Prime Minister is under mounting pressure to strip Stuart Nash of all of his ministerial portfolios.
Nash yesterday resigned as police minister, after admitting he'd once encouraged the police… Audio
Hipkins hints Ardern could continue Christchurch Call work
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has hinted his predecessor, Jacinda Ardern, could continue her work on the Christchurch Call when she leaves politics next month.
Jacinda Ardern launched the initiative… Audio
Hate speech laws among policy purge
The Prime Minister has used his policy purge to ditch a contentious change to hate speech laws.
Labour has been working on an overhaul of the legislation since the March 2019 mosque attacks.
It… Audio
PM Hipkins extends fuel, public transport discount until June
The Prime Minister has wheeled out a familiar and pricey policy as his first move to tackle the cost of living crisis.
Chris Hipkins has axed plans to end the fuel and public transport discounts… Audio
Political analysis: Wayne Brown and Chris Hipkins' wild weekend
Political reporter Katie Scotcher accompanied the Prime Minister Chris Hipkins as he assessed the flood damage around Auckland, and covered the sometimes-awkward, and other times heated, media… Audio
Hipkins says leadership change best he's ever seen
New Zealand will soon have new leaders - a boy from the Hutt and a Westie.
Chris Hipkins has been confirmed as the incoming Prime Minister.
He's joined by Carmel Sepuloni, whose appointment as… Audio
Ardern resigns: What does it mean for Waitangi, Ratana?
Labour MPs get their election skates on early, determined to choose Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's replacement on Sunday. The Prime Minister's announcement came as a shock to her caucus yesterday… Audio
Live on the ground in Napier
Political reporter Katie Scotcher speaks to Corin Dann live from Napier, where Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced The two discuss when Ms Ardern announced her resignation to the caucus Audio
Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises NZ's support in Parliament address
Ukraine's President has praised New Zealand's support for his country in a rare address to MPs. Parliament heard directly from Volodymyr Zelensky during a special sitting this morning. Here's our… Video, Audio
Volodymyr Zelensky set to speak to NZ parliament
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky will address parliament on Wednesday.
Parliament will sit at 8am and hear a 10 minute address from Zelensky, via video link.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and… Audio
RNZ-TVNZ merger uncertain as govt focuses on cost of living
The RNZ-TVNZ merger looks to be on thin ice as the Prime Minister tells her colleagues to find some fat to trim over the summer holidays.
Jacinda Ardern says the government's focus will be on getting… Audio
Cuba Street to host brand new music festival
This weekend, Wellington's Cuba Street is set to play host to a brand new music festival called Great Sounds Great.
The festival is held across five neighbouring venues with a lineup of New Zealand… Audio
Forestry company utterly careless says Crown at sentencing
A forestry company which had initially denied responsibility for its part in widespread damage to homes, farms and infrastructure near Tolaga Bay in the 2018 storms is being sentenced today.
Ernslaw… Audio
One more day to vote in Hamilton West by-election
The people of Hamilton West will tomorrow learn who they've elected to represent them in Parliament.
The by-election- which is seen as a trial run for next year's general election - was sparked by… Audio
Disinformation project explains what's going on
Splintered realities are colliding outside Starship Hospital today as protesters are railing against a baby getting an urgent, life-saving heart operation.
The High Court last night extended Doctors'… Audio
Alternative facts lead protesters to Starship Hospital
Splintered realities are colliding outside Starship Hospital today as protesters are railing against a baby getting an urgent, life-saving heart operation.
The High Court last night extended Doctors'… Audio
Children on brink of starvation in South Sudan
To South Sudan, where millions of people are on the brink of starvation.
Years of catastrophic floods have wiped out crops, cattle, and infrastructure and they're stopping children from getting to… Audio
