Politics
ACT leader says party is punching above its weight
As Christopher Luxon's coalition government assesses its first year in office the ACT leader David Seymour is taking a lot of credit - describing the ACT Party as punching above its weight. Political… Audio
ACT wields 'disproportionate' influence, Seymour says
ACT's leader says his party has an outsized say in government, but the Prime Minister says he "wouldn't describe it that way". Audio
PM Luxon on ACT's claims of 'disproportionate' influence
The ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table. Leader David Seymour was a lone ACT MP in 2017 and now has a team of eleven in government, three of whom… Audio
ACT wielding 'disproportionate' influence in govt - Seymour
One year on from the coalition's formation and the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table. Audio
Finance Minister visits Antarctica base needing renovations
Nicola Willis joins First Up for her take on the week in politics Audio
Some referred to hospital 'five or six times' before being accepted, patient says
Labour says government targets are why so many patients cannot get onto hospital waiting lists, but some patients say this kind of rationing is nothing new. Audio
Surgeries being rejected to game waitlist targets, Labour says
The Opposition alleges the number of people going onto waitlists is being limited, as GPs complain of referrals being rejected. Audio
People of the hīkoi: 'I watched the last protest from jail'
A former gang member is rewriting his future so his tamariki don't follow the path he once lived.
Louisa Wall says TJ Perenara's Treaty statement was censored
The former Black Fern, Silver Fern and Labour MP she "watched with pride" at how departing All Black TJ Perena used the side's haka. Audio
Second motion of no confidence planned against Tongan PM
If tabled, this will be the second motion of no confidence brought against Prime Minister Hu'akavameiliku Siaosi Sovaleni by Dr Aisake 'Eke.
'You have to do deals': Luxon says Treaty bill worth it
Analysis - Luxon is loath to spend too much time looking back at his first year, and invited to share any lessons he's learnt, he draws something of a blank. Audio
Principals' anger over cutbacks to 'jolly good' school lunch scheme
At least two schools have opted out of the revised free lunch scheme for next year. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 25 November 2024
On today's episode, departing All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara included a message of support for Te Tiriti during the haka against Italy on Saturday, this year's UN climate negotiations have wrapped… Audio
'The toughest COP I've ever been to': Climate deal disappoints Kiwi activists
The world's least-developed nations have reacted angrily to a new global climate deal - and local campaigners say they have a point. Audio
Should sports and politics mix?
The perennial question of whether sports and politics should mix is back in focus. Sports historian Greg Ryan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Luxon reflects on one year as PM
One year into the coalition, Christopher Luxon contends it has been coherent, calm, and consistent - and denies the minor parties have had disproportionate influence. The prime minister sat down with… Audio
Razor's thoughts on Perenara's hīkoi support haka
"He said it's sign of unity," Scott Robertson says of the All Black's message of support for the Treaty of Waitangi protests.
'To love is to move towards freedom': Parliament's newest MP makes their maiden statement
Green MP Benjamin Doyle has joined the 54th Parliament a year into its term. Their maiden statement emphasised the need for radical love. Audio
