Politics
Minister calls Police Association 'out of touch' over rough sleepers
The association says move-on powers will be a drain on time, and homeless people say they'll still have nowhere to go. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Labour’s Chris Hipkins delivers his State of the Nation speech
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an affordability lens on everything it does. Our… Audio
Dairy farmers look to lock in economic wins
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins delivered his State of the Nation speech in Auckland yesterday, with a promise a new Labour government would run an affordability lens on everything it does. Our… Audio
Animal law expert says NZ needs to rethink dog control laws
An animal law academic says New Zealand needs a total rethink when it comes to dog control laws, and should consider requiring dog-owners to be licensed. Auckland Law School associate professor… Audio
Union says neurologist shortage a symptom of poor health system
A doctors' union says a neurologist shortage is the perfect case study in what's going wrong across our health system. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke… Audio
Deputy PM on move on orders
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks "move-on" orders and removing Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the line of succession. Audio
Pay equity changes 'significant abuse of power', former MPs say
But the workplace relations minister is backing the new system, saying it's made the law simpler and more robust.
Hipkins speech like 'lump of jelly' filled with sentiment, says Willis
If Labour does not come up with policy, "the Greens and Te Pāti Māori are ready to go", says National's deputy leader.
Hipkins vows to put 'affordability' at the heart of election year decisions
The party is not promising many bells and whistles ahead of the address.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026
Police will be given new powers to move on beggars and homeless people, but there is a catch: officers say they do not have the time or resources to enforce them, and it could mean they are unable to… Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plans. Audio
$58m in redundancy payouts a 'disgraceful waste of money', union says
The bill for payouts to non-clinical staff will "costs on our health system for years to come", the PSA says.
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and the Austrian climber convicted of manslaughter in a test case. Audio
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Warnings of potential job losses in construction sector
There may be more job losses and liquidations to come, warns the head of the country's largest commercial construction firm, as the sector tries to regain its footing after a tough few years. Naylor… Audio
Advocates for homeless oppose new move-on orders
Advocates for the homeless say proposed new police powers to move on rough sleepers will do nothing to tackle the issue. Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest US tariff threats
Businesses face huge uncertainty over Donald Trump's latest tariff threats. Audio
Government introduces move-on orders for homeless
Move-on orders are coming to our city and town centres, with the government confirming police will have the power to disperse people sleeping rough, begging, or engaging in disorderly or threatening… Audio
Renewed calls for dog control legislation overhaul
Councils are renewing calls for an overhaul of dog-control legislation after a second serious dog attack in a week. Auckland Council's General Manager of Licensing and Compliance Robert Irvine spoke… Audio
