Politics
The House: Parliament's week ended early but was still packed full
Parliament's week ended early out of respect for Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp who died on Thursday.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Audio
NZ First MP suddenly quits
Tanya Unkovich says she is looking to head back into the private sector.
Ex-speaker sued by child over Parliament protest music
During the occupation, Trevor Mallard turned on sprinklers and used loud music to try and deter protesters. Audio
Former speaker Trevor Mallard being sued by child
The former speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loud speakers during the parliament protest and occupation in 2022. Lawyer for the child… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
'One of my sisters': Friends and colleagues remember Takutai Tarsh Kemp
A friend and colleague of Takutai Tarsh Kemp says she battled remarkably and no one knew of the possibility of her passing away under dialysis. Audio
Gas costs keep rising, but so too do the number of new householders using it
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up.
The double-whammy bill natural gas users have to pay
New Zealand is running out of gas and prices are rising - but that hasn't stopped some households from hooking up Audio
Parliament's politics paused as MP pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
From hugs to waiata, Parliament paused politics to honour Kemp's legacy and the kaupapa she lived for. Audio
Kerrin Leoni
Mayoral candidate Kerrin Leoni lays out her vision for Tāmaki Makaurau, the challenges facing the Super City, and makes her case to voters in a race that could reshape Auckland's future. Video, Audio
'Postcode healthcare' persists - Auditor-General reports
The new report has shown elective surgeries in the public system were often "not equitable or timely".
Solving the World's Problems - the limit of speed limit chat
Simon Wilson and Jesse discuss how can we have a better, more productive debate about road safety. Why does our starting point always seem to be getting everyone to drive faster? Audio
Watch: Parliament gathers to pay tribute to Takutai Tarsh Kemp
The 50-year-old Te Pāti Māori MP died on Thursday, "as she lived - fighting for the cause" according to her colleagues.
Council passes Wellington's amended long-term plan
In October the plan was shot down and council started the amendment process.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
'Carried on behalf of all of us': Iwi defends the mana of moko
It comes after Winston Peters' comments calling Rawiri Waititi's mataora "scribbles".
MPs remember 'great tōtara' Takutai Tarsh Kemp
Flags are flying at half mast around Parliament after the death of the Te Pati Māori MP for Tāmaki Makaurau at the age of 50. Audio
