Politics
Parliament to debate Te Pāti Māori MPs suspension
Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate on Tuesday afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pāti Māori MPs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Audio
$600m for upgrading rail network, Peters spars with heckler
Wellington and Auckland will see $140m to replace and upgrade their rail - but not everyone was happy to see the minister during Tuesday's announcement.
Budget 2025: Why is Budget Day such a big deal?
Explainer - Budget Day is coming on Thursday, but what does it all mean? RNZ is here to tell you what you need to know. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
Haka punishment too extreme, Hipkins says, but Labour unlikely to filibuster
Labour's not keen on a filibuster, while Te Pāti Māori's president says more tikanga Māori should be incorporated in the House. Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
President Trump has had a two-hour call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin and claims peace talks between Russia and Ukraine are imminent. Audio
Parliament faces a debate primed for filibuster in Budget week
All 123 MPs will be allowed to have their say on the potential punishment of Te Pāti Māori MPs for last year's Treaty Principles haka.
Britain and EU sign post-Brexit deal
Britain and the EU have signed off on a post-Brexit deal, almost nine years after Britain voted to leave the European Union. London correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt to spend $600 million upgrading rail network
The government will spend more than $600 million upgrading the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Parties gear up for debate over Te Pāti Māori MPs suspension
Political parties are gearing up for an extraordinary debate that could last weeks, or months. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader on debate over Te Pāti Māori MPs suspension
It's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed for Thursday. Labour… Audio
Greens on debate over Te Pati Maori MPs suspension
The Greens say their approach to today's debate over the unprecedented suspensions for Te Pati Maori members will be scrutinising the penalty to the highest degree. The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez… Audio
Te Pāti Māori president on debate over MPs punishment
Last week the Privileges Committee proposed suspending Te Pāti Māori's co-leaders for 21 days for their haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill. Te Pāti Māori president John… Audio
Parliament set for debate over Te Pāti Māori MPs punishment
Political parties are gearing up for an extraordinary debate on Tuesday over the punishment that should be handed out to Te Pāti Māori MPs over their Treaty Principles Bill haka. Political Reporter… Audio
Te Pāti Māori suspension 'punishment for being unapologetically Māori'
Parliament is due to debate whether to suspend three Te Pāti Māori MPs for a haka during the first reading of the Treaty Principles Bill.
Willis on her second Budget, price of butter
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis looks forward to her second budget in charge of the nation's wallet - and talks butter with Nathan Rarere. Audio
EU, UK reach tentative agreement ahead of summit
The EU and Britain reached a tentative agreement on defence and security, fisheries and youth mobility.
Cabinet signs off on introducing Regulatory Standards Bill
The Bill would introduce law-making principles that legislation would need to be measured against.
Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
