Politics
Clark calls on Peters to raise Cook Islands deal with China
The Foreign Minister needs to restate the relationship with the Cook Islands during talks with his Chinese counterpart, former prime minister Helen Clark says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 February 2025
On today's episode, former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way, Foreign… Audio
Luxon says he would have fired Bayly had he not resigned
The Prime Minister says it is a "fair assumption" he would have sacked the commerce minister if he didn't quit. Audio
Bayly's resignation raises questions over poor behaviour
Andrew Bayly's resignation as a Minister following an incident with a staff member has once again raised questions about poor parliamentary behaviour. Independent Commissioner for Parliamentary… Audio
PM Luxon on Andrew Bayly resignation
The Labour leader, Chris Hipkins has criticised is critical of the Prime Minister's handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation saying Christopher Luxon should have acted sooner. Prime Minister Christopher… Audio
Former PM Helen Clark on Foreign Minister Winston Peters' trip to China
Foreign minister Winston Peters arrives in Beijing this afternoon. His 48-hour visit will include talks with his China counterpart Wang Yi. Former prime minister Helen Clark says New Zealand needs… Audio
Luxon under fire after Bayly resignation
Former government minister Andrew Bayly says he regrets placing a staff member in an uncomfortable position, and admits he behaved in an inappropriate and overbearing way. Political editor Jo Moir… Audio
Labour ridicules PM for handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation
Labour is ridiculing the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon for describing his handling of Andrew Bayly's resignation as "quick" and "impressive". Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Andrew Bayly resigns as Minister after incident
Andrew Bayly has resigned as minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC - after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him gripping a male staffers arm. Franks Ogilvie public… Audio
Samoa parliament approves request for motion of no confidence
A motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Fiame Naomi Mata'afa will be the first item on the agenda when Samoa's parliament convenes on Tuesday. Audio
Willis: Andrew Bayly quits as Minister, defence spending
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks Andrew Bayly's resignation and Chinese war ships Audio
Hipkins criticises PM's handling of Bayly resignation
Hipkins said Christopher Luxon "should have acted sooner" on Bayly's resignation.
Chris Hipkins speaks on Andrew Bayly resignation
Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial porfolios following what he's called "overbearing" and laying a hand on a staffers upper arm during an animated discussion last week. But Labour leader Chris… Audio
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister resigns from portfolios
Just four months after his first incident, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned from his portfolios, following an exchange with a staffer in his ministerial office last… Audio
Nutritionist speaks on govt school lunches programme
A Ministry of Education Nutritionist has raised a litany of issues with the healthy school lunch programme, including massive wastage, the concerning quality of meals and the safety of supposedly… Audio
Andrew Bayly resigns after 'lively' discussion with staffer
Andrew Bayly has resigned as minister of Commerce and Consumer Affairs and ACC, after getting into what he says was a "lively" discussion with a staffer. Bayly also says he put his hand on the staffer… Audio
A Chinese own goal? How war games in the Tasman Sea could push NZ closer to AUKUS
Analysis - In times of international stress and uncertainty, New Zealand has always tended to move towards deepening relationships with traditional allies.
Mark Mitchell speaks on govt new gang laws
More than 76 gang patches and more than 315 other insignia items have been seized by police since the government's new gang laws came into force in November. They've laid more than 3000 charges… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 February 2025
In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Audio
Minister Andrew Bayly resigns after incident with staff member
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a staffer's arm… Audio
