Politics
Update from Parliament as hīkoi makes its way to Wellington
The prime minister Christopher Luxon says the Treaty Principles bill would re-write 184 years of debate and discussion with the stroke of the pen, but National is supporting it through its first… Audio
Dr Emmy Rakete on hīkoi mō te Tiriti
The hīkoi mō te tiriti is converging in Wellington with tens-of-thousands gathering at Waitangi Park before marching on Parliament. University of Auckland lecturer in the school of human sciences Dr… Audio
Update as hīkoi closes in on Wellington
Thousands of people are marching towards Wellington on Tuesday as the hīkoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill heads towards Parliament. Audio
Commuters told to expect disruptions as hīkoi heads to Parliament
Wellington commuters have been told to prepare for significant travel disruptions on Tuesday morning as tens-of-thousands arrive for hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Superintendent Corrie Parnell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Commuter chaos expected as hīkoi reaches Wellington
People on foot and in cars began making their way into central Wellington from the early hours of this morning.
Hundreds gather in London to support hīkoi
In London hundreds of people are gathered in front of the New Zealand High Commission to support hīkoi mō te Tiriti. Organiser Lyall Hakaraia spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Latest on the hīkoi as it moves towards Parliament
Now for the latest on the hīkoi coming into Wellington. Audio
David Seymour says Treaty Principles bill presents a clear choice
Central to the hīkoi is opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill. It was introduced by ACT party leader and associate justice minister David Seymour. He held a press conference yesterday where he told… Audio
Update from the road as hikoi heads towards Parliament
The hikoi is heading south towards Parliament after leaving Petone early on Tuesday morning. Audio
COP29: Surprise at lack of reaction to US elections
The first week of the global COP29 climate summit was remarkable for the wrong reasons, but with the second week now underway, a veteran NZ diplomat says the event is making constructive progress.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on hikoi, gangs, boot camps
Police Minister Mark Mitchell stands in for Nicola Willis this week, he talked beat police and the Treaty Hikoi Audio
Select committee calls for repeal of Section 7AA of OT Act to be softened
A select committee led by coalition MPs has called for the proposed repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act to be softened.
Live: Treaty Principles bill sowing hurt and division - Debbie Ngarewa-Packer
ACT leader David Seymour and Te Pāti Māori co-leader Ngarewa-Packer have spoken to reporters as a hīkoi against his controversial Treaty Principles Bill converges on Wellington.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
In today's episode, the hikoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has… Audio
Parliament haka goes viral
A controversial haka in Parliament last week has racked up millions of views around the world. The Spinoff's Toby Manhire spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Pacific leaders outline foreign policy priorities amid geopolitical and climate crises
Fiji's Sitiveni Rabuka and Vanuatu's Charlot Salwai have launched their first international blueprints that they hope will elevate the Pacific voice.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
On today’s episode, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament, The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month over pay, the commerce and… Audio
PM Luxon has first meeting with China's Xi Jinping at APEC
The Prime Minister has wrapped up his whirlwind weekend trip to APEC in Peru where he had his first face to face meeting with China's President. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Widespread disruption expected when hīkoi reaches capital
Wellingtonians are being asked to plan ahead, while the PM says he'll "wait and see" as to whether he meets hīkoi participants.
How right-wing online culture swung the American election
Trump can attribute his election, in part, to his popularity with figures such as Joe Rogan and Theo Von, columnist James Marriott tells Sunday Morning.
