Politics
'It's been a failure right across the board' - Peeni Henare
As voters head to the poll for the Tamaki Makaurau byelection, Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pati Maori's Oriini Kaipara join Mihingarangi to discuss the issues facing whanau in the biggest Polynesian… Video, Audio
'Illustrates the uncertainty': Reserve Bank on cutting cash rate to three-year low
The central bank shaved another 25 points off but once again the rate-setting body could not reach consensus on the decision.
Luxon says he underscored NZ support for Ukraine in overnight meeting
The Prime Minister spoke during a Coalition of the Willing video call overnight to more than 30 world leaders following the White House summit on Ukraine.
Listen: Sepuloni and Willis clash over cost of living on Morning Report's political panel
The Finance Minister says Labour won't front up on how it will pay for any planned spending. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 August 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National and Labour; The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot… Audio
Political panel with National and Labour
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Electricity Authority 'not totally a chocolate teapot', Shane Jones says
The associate energy minister has previously been heavily critical of the authority, but is pleased by its move to make energy more affordable. Audio
Secondary school teachers strike over pay offer
Secondary school teachers right across the country are walking off the job on Wednesday after a one percent pay rise offer from the government. PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Energy Minister on push to boost competition in sector
The government says a new push to boost competition in the power sector will give smaller retailers a fairer shot. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Electricity Authority to force generators to offer same prices to all retailers
New moves from the Electricity Authority will force generators to offer the same prices to every retailer. Octopus Energy chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Economists predict OCR will drop 25 basis points
It's decision day again at the Reserve Bank with the latest Official Cash Rate announcement due Wednesday afternoon. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Who's afraid of Aotearoa
A growing list of roll-backs of Maori language and culture beg the question: is the Government pushing New Zealand towards an identity crisis? Audio
You've got to know when to roll 'em...
Will either party be tempted to roll the dice on a new leader before the election? Former MP and United Future Party leader Peter Dunne has seen plenty come and go - he joins Nights. Audio
Legislation to implement Three Waters replacement passes third reading
National MP Ryan Hamilton hailed the legislation, saying "hello localism, and choice" while Te Pāti Māori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi called it "an atrocious piece of work."
Coalition accepts 'Price it Right' supermarket petition
Consumer NZ says people want clearer pricing rules and stronger penalties when supermarkets get it wrong.
Denniston Plateau protesters charged with trespass
Two protesters have ended their three-week stint in a giant coal bucket above the native bush.
'Carnival's over': Peters celebrates Trevor Mallard's early exit as Irish Ambassador
Foreign Minister Winston Peters says he has a reason to bring the former Speaker back to New Zealand early.
Winston Peters celebrates Mallard's early exit as Irish ambassador
"The carnival's over". Those were the words of Foreign Minister Winston Peters who appeared to be celebrating Trevor Mallard's early exit as ambassador to Ireland. Mallard is being replaced by… Audio
How much do teachers actually earn, anyway?
Explainer - Claims by Judith Collins on teachers' pay fired up the debate recently. How much do teachers earn, and what's the current offer to change that?
