Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 July 2025
In today's episode, Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost of living; Retailers say the government's move to ban surcharges on PayWave and credit… Audio
Tobacco product tax break extended
The coalition has pushed back a review of its tax cut for Heated Tobacco Products by two years. Audio
Cost of living speech 'more spin than a front load washing machine' - Labour
The government is on the defensive over its efforts to mitigate the cost of living, even as it announces fresh measures to save voters cash. Audio
Labour accuses govt of spin over cost-of-living response
Labour's accusing the government of having more spin than a front load washer, over the cost-of-living. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt defends record on cost-of-living
The government has mounted a lengthy, full-throated defence of its record on the cost-of-living - and says now is the time to double-down on its economic plan - not back down. Acting political editor… Audio
Govt under pressure over cost-of-living response
Under pressure over the cost-of-living, the government is attempting to reclaim the narrative with a lengthy reminder of its economic efforts. Political reporter Russell Palmer has the story. Audio
Tax break for Philip Morris Heated Tobacco Products extended
The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump gives Putin 10 or 12 days to reach peace deal in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump is giving Russian President Vladimir Putin less than two weeks to reach a peace deal with Ukraine. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Finance Minister explains surcharge changes
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks surcharges and Trump tariffs. Audio
Material change for the construction industry
Professor John Tookey from AUT joins Emile Donovan to look at whether improving the availability of overseas materials will bring down the high cost of construction. Audio
New medical school boasts better cost-benefit ratio, business case shows
Dean of the University of Auckland's medical school says the figures used mean it was not a fair comparison.
Cost of living: 'NZ is back on course,' says government
It's been a full year since National's tax bracket changes came into effect, with the government claiming it is winning the battle against the rising cost of living.
UK Prime Minister to meet with Donald Trump
United Kingdom correspondent, Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meeting with Donald Trump, as well as a case of football fever in the UK. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28th July 2025
In today's episode, a school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning; A constitutional lawyer says the… Audio
Luxon defends voting changes after Collins raises problems
Reports say Attorney-General Judith Collins has found 100,000 people could be disenfranchised by the changes. Audio
Electoral law changes 'serious breach of rights': Lawyer
A constitutional lawyer says the electoral law changes planned by the government are a serious breach of New Zealanders rights. Constitutional lawyer Graeme Edgeler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Ben Thomas
Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Ben Thomas is a former National government press secretary, a columnist and a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
PM Luxon on electoral law changes clashing with constitutional rights
Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
