Politics
Covid-19 Inquiry report gives 39 recommendations
The Covid-19 Inquiry report is out, saying lockdowns and vaccine mandates worked but sometimes they went on for too long. Otago University professor Dr Michael Baker spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Effective opposition and tax - Labour's year of 'listening'
Analysis: The party is meeting in Christchurch this weekend to begin paving its path to the 2026 campaign.
NZs Prime Ministers ranked
Historians talk to The Detail about the good, the bad and the grumpy of 23 past Prime Ministers of New Zealand Audio
Labour's Jan Tinetti on political education policies
Labour's education spokesperson Jan Tinetti joined First Up to talk the week in politics. Audio
Tiriti talk, TJ’s haka, funding for factual stuff in 2025
Midweek - Treaty Principles Bill and TJ Perenara's controversial haka stir debate; the latest public funding for current affairs and journalism and Three's local stuff for 2025. Audio
MP aims to change ban on serving hot drinks in hair salons
The do's and don'ts of hair salon rules are under scrutiny after an MP revealed it's illegal to serve hot drinks in the working part of the salon, but she wants to change that. National's East Coast… Audio
The fight to get the young involved in civic life
Our cultural relationship without the USA usually flows in one direction, from them to us. But for some things they are looking to us, here in Aotearoa. Caroline Klibanoff is currently visiting on an… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio
Greater use of 'vaping starter kits' in final smokefree push
Casey Costello says there are no new products or money, but she's planning a "reinvigoration" of the smokefree campaign. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 November 2024
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
Labour leader on NZ - China relations
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
Housing providers say Minister's changes won't be silver bullet
Community Housing Aotearoa says developers could sell the homes at the end of a lease contract, removing them from the social housing pool. Audio
Wang Xiaolong
China’s ambassador, Wang Xiaolong, issues a warning to New Zealand about the consequences of joining AUKUS. Plus, Guyon asks him about the CCP's influence in New Zealand , the potential of a Trade war… Video, Audio
'Delusional': ED head slams funding for specialist doctors and nurses
Dr Norman Gray said it only added up to $4 per New Zealander. Audio
David Farrar pays tribute to his friend former National MP Nikki Kaye
Tributes have come from all sides of the political spectrum after from National Party MP and minister Nikki Kaye died at the weekend after a long battle with cancer. Audio
Politics by Night with Laura Walters
Newsroom.co.nz's political editor Laura Walters joins Emile Donovan to talk about how the coalition government is faring after 12 months in office and the call to modernise the rules of parliamentary… Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sue Bradford and Ben Thomas to review the coalition Government a year on and discuss Australia's social media ban, which some are calling… Audio
Funding for new police station came out of money marked for recruitment
Police have confirmed funding for their new Federal Street station comes out of a Budget bid earmarked for recruitment.
The Pre-Panel for 26 November
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the release of Wicked and whether or not singing should be allowed in the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26 November 2024
In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio
