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Humiliated and humbled in last year's election, Labour has spent its first months back in opposition licking its wounds.

At the party's caucus retreat this week - a gathering of its MPs at a remote… Audio

The House has been in full swing for four weeks, with MPs sitting long hours as the government pushes through legislation under urgency to complete its 100-day plan. 

What's in it? Did the government… Audio

Parliament has another busy week planned this week. Another week spent almost entirely under the rules of urgency, but with some bills heading to select committee.

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Parliament was brought to a standstill on Wednesday, with politics set aside after the sudden and shocking death of  first-term Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins.

A champion for his people, a tireless… Audio

Advocates are sounding the alarm over the government's approach to ending poverty saying it is lacking any real interest in the problem. Child poverty statistics released today found tens of thousands… Audio

The coalition has ticked off another objective - repealing the troubled Three Waters programme - but in doing so may have just delayed the bigger problem for another day.

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Two AUT academics are taking their Taylor Swift obsession to the next extreme at a Swiftposium in Melbourne, ahead of the star's Australian tour Audio

This year's record-breaking Waitangi celebrations drew 80,000 people to the Treaty grounds over four days, half that on Waitangi Day alone. 

With the dust settling on the event's biggest turnout in… Audio

Green Party co-leader James Shaw talks about his decision to step down, his time in the role, and the message he has for whoever succeeds him. Audio

The first piece of legislation Parliament is looking at in 2024 disestablishes a Crown entity that MPs all agreed has been doing great work. But they don't all agree that it should go. Audio

Leader of the House, Chris Bishop, outlines the week to come in Parliament. A week with 19 maidens and just two bills.  Audio

Coming hot on the heels of last weekend's Hui-aa-Motu and the Rātana celebrations, Waitangi Day this year promises to be highly emotive and political. 

The government's policies have prompted calls… Audio

For Kyiv resident Iryna Zhygalyuk, the war with Russia is both a constant struggle and the background noise to daily life. Audio

The former prime minister warned that New Zealand needs to "keep its head" when it comes to signing international statements they've had little input into when it comes to conflict. Audio

Three prime ministers, four ministerial scandals, one general election and a three-way coalition: New Zealand's political landscape has been well and truly shaken up in 2023. 

In this week's Focus on… Audio

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Parliament is discovering how the Speaker will interpret its rules. Today's contention was can he force good answers from ministers, or indeed, any answers. Audio

The resumption of Parliament this week has been underlined by outcry from Māori, soon matched by fury within the debating chamber.

With just two weeks before the Christmas break and Waitangi Day fast… Audio

NOTE: This episode has been reuploaded to correct some inaccuracies in the original version. We all know New Zealand was the first country in the world where women could vote. But do you know how we… Video, Audio

The new Trade Minister hopes to visit India before Christmas, as he begins work to lock in a free trade agreement within three years.

During the election campaign, Christopher Luxon committed to… Audio

Award-winning writer, musician, and broadcaster Nick Bollinger delves into diverse corners of Aotearoa's musical past and present to investigate what it is that differentiates New Zealand pop music… Video, Audio

The new government's first week in office saw it get straight to work, setting high expectations and unveiling its 100-day plan - but it's not exactly been smooth sailing. 

Fixing the economy and… Audio

The new government's plan to walk back some smoke free laws will be a huge blow to cancer prevention, as well as costing thousands of lives and billions of dollars according to health advocates. But… Video, Audio

When ACT's Brooke van Velden won the Auckland seat of Tamaki at the election, it was a triumph of shrewd campaigning. But it was also a failure for Christian conservatism in mainstream politics. In… Audio

It took 40 days and 40 nights - but at long last, the country knows what its new government will look like.

New Zealand's first-ever three-way coalition: National, ACT and New Zealand First finally… Audio

We're into the 19th day of coalition negotiations as National, ACT and New Zealand First seek to form the next government, and talks are now down to ministerial allocations between the three parties.

France's new ambassador to the Pacific focussed on peace and freedom for the region. Audio

As we wait and wonder, how long is a piece of string, how many weetbix is one too many & when we might have a new government. There are a number of other questions that may have simpler answers like… Video, Audio