Politics
Watch live: 'Ushered in a new era' - MPs remember Jim Bolger
Christopher Luxon praised the former PM's innate sense of fairness as he led the tributes in Parliament.
Honouring former Prime Minister Jim Bolger
Some sad news today that former Prime Minister Jim Bolger has died. He led the country throughout much of the 1990s, through a time of great economic change, he oversaw the first of many Treaty of… Audio
Government to cut rules for home-based cake makers
It's promising to make it cheaper and easier for hobby bakers to sell their goods.
Study: Increased housing costs linked to low life satisfaction
A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Professor Arthur Grimes, the study's co-author, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Brendon Burns pays tribute to Jim Bolger
Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP spoke to Charlotte Cook following Bogler's death. Audio
Jim Bolger: The master of the 'smoke-filled room'
Analysis: The former prime minister was never afraid of expressing his opinion, even when facing brutal polling and stormy political seas, but he was skilled at picking his fights. Audio
Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown
Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown. Audio
'He didn't flinch': Jim Bolger, the Great Helmsman, remembered
"He loved the idea of politics," Sir John Key says, as Christopher Luxon remembers a "leader of conviction" and Ruth Richardson applauds his bravery. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the… Audio
Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger dies aged 90
A pragmatist who disliked being called a pragmatist, Bolger led the country through a tumultuous '90s and the first MMP government. Audio
Sean Plunket calls for Broadcasting Standards Authority to be disbanded
The host of The Platform says a decision about a listener's complaint has been made 'completely illegally'.
Sir John Key pays tribute to Jim Bolger who died on Wednesday
Sir John Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the death of Jim Bolger. Audio
Parliament Speaker plans to raise standards in the House
Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the House, particularly looking at attendance and dress code.Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Green MP Ricardo Menendez March. Audio
Ruth Richardson speaks following death of Jim Bolger
Former Finance Minister, Ruth Richardson spoke to Corin Dann regarding the death of Jim Bolger. Audio
Former PM Jim Bolger has died aged 90
Jim Bolger, who was Prime Minister for much of the 1990s, has died aged 90. Bill Hickman has more on the life of the politician nicknamed The Great Helmsman. Audio
Seymour welcomes NZ First changes to Regulatory Standards
David Seymour is welcoming New Zealand First's changes to his Regulatory Standards Bill as a 'win-win'. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
'Footnote in history': Constitutional experts shrug off Regulatory Standards Bill tweaks
David Seymour says NZ First's changes to his bill are a 'win-win', not a backdown - but experts say the way it's been handled means it is unlikely to have lasting impact.
Sir Don McKinnon speaks following death of Jim Bolger
Jim Bolger, New Zealand's 35th Prime Minister and National Party leader for 11 years, has died aged 90. Audio
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime on education, polls
Willow-Jean Prime joins First Up for her weekly look at politics from the Labour Party's perspective. Audio
Broadcasting watchdog accused of 'Soviet era stasi' censorship
Winston Peters, Free Speech Union and veteran journalist Sean Plunket react to BSA's decision to regulate podcasts and online media.
