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PM defends using taxpayer money for te reo lessons
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is defending using taxpayer money to pay for his te reo Maori lessons when in Opposition. Mr Luxon has recently been critical of public servants being paid to learn… Audio
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Neale and Brigitte discuss the 'mini-budget' due to be released on Wednesday, during Parliament's final week of the year. And the first post-election poll showing NZ First overtaking Act. Neale Jones… Audio
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Book review: Why Memory Matters
Dean Bedford reviews Why Memory Matters: 'Remembered Histories' and the Politics of the Past by Rowan Light published by Bridget Williams Books. Audio
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The year that was: best of Aotearoa culture 2023
Audio 17 Dec 2023Joining Mark Amery and Perlina Lau on Culture 101 to consider the year that was and pick some cultural highlights are Erin Harrington in Ōtautahi Christchurch, André Chumko and Sarah Laing in Poneke… Audio
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Early stanzas: getting a feel for the new Parliament
It's early in the 54th Parliament and things are dynamic, with many MPs either still finding their feet or feeling out the others to see how they roll. Audio
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Charlie Tawhiao on Ngai Te Rangi's Urgent Tribunal claim
For some Maori there is growing alarm over the new government's policies towards Te Tiriti o Waitangi and te reo Maori. Last week saw protests around the motu and this week the Tauranga based iwi Ngai… Audio
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Labour's Kelvin Davis quits politics, lays down Waitangi challenge for new govt
Senior Labour MP Kelvin Davis has called time on politics so as not to grow "bitter" and "angry" on the opposition benches. The former deputy leader has held ministerial roles in Corrections… Audio
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The Panel with Ed McKnight and Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Audio 15 Dec 2023Today on the panel, Wallace and panellists Ed McKnight and Sarah Sparks discuss Kelvin Davis leaving politics behind and Parliament repealing the Clean Car Discount. Also, the numbers are in from the… Audio
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Best of 2023: Music 101
Audio 15 Dec 2023Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan shares her ten favourite interviews of the year. Video
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Senior Labour MP Kelvin Davis calls time on political career
The senior Labour MP, and former deputy leader Kelvin Davis is calling time on politics ahead of a term in opposition. Mr Davis, who was first elected in 2008, will quit Parliament effective from… Audio
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Political panel: Rowdy week in the house
It's been a fairly rowdy week in the house. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith, and Stuff political editor Luke Malpass spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Peeni Henare on Kelvin Davis quitting politics
Senior Labour MP and former Party Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis is quitting politics, effective on Waitangi Day on February 6 . Labour MP Peeni Henare spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Kelvin Davis to leave politics
Senior Labour MP and former Party Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis is quitting politics, effective on Waitangi on February 6 . Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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EU leaders set to meet and discuss Ukraine funding
European Union leaders are meeting in Brussels at a summit dominated by divisions over support for Ukraine. Almost all of the EU leaders say Ukraine is close to meeting the seven requirements to join… Audio
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2017: Scott Brown
The US Ambassador to New Zealand and Samoa under the Trump administration in 2017, Scott Brown spoke with Kim Hill about… Audio
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Future Cook Strait travel in turmoil
The future of Cook Strait travel has been thrown into turmoil with the government's decision to decline KiwiRail's request for further $1.47 billion for two new mega ferries. To date, $435.1 million… Audio
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Political analysis on Government's week
It's been another tumultuous week in Parliament as the new government tries to get its feet under the table. Protests have erupted against the repealing of smokefree legislation and Fair Pay… Audio
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Nicola Willis on refusing to fund ferry cost blowout
We want a Toyota, not a Ferrari. That's the way Finance Minister Nicola Willis is describing the government's decision not to pay significant budget blowouts to build new infrastructure for planned… Audio
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Transport unions call on Nicola Willis to resign
Four transport unions are calling for Finance Minister Nicola Willis to resign after she announced no new funding for the Cook Strait ferry upgrade. The Maritime Union, which represents seafarers… Audio
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Anti-mining campaigner not happy with Shane Jones
Comments by the new Resources Minister, Shane Jones, in the House have drawn outrage from the anti-mining community. Ours Not Mines is an anti-mining group currently engaged in a court battle against… Audio
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Labour's Carmel Sepuloni on new govt's urgent repeals
Finally to politics, and there were crowds yesterday outside Parliament to protest the new government's repeal of smokefree laws. Meanwhile the new government passed its first piece of legislation -… Audio
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At The Movies: The year in review
Simon Morris looks back on 2023, and notices two big changes. A lot of long-running series and franchises are coming to a close, and the biggest movies of the year are individual and rule-breaking. Audio
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Crash learning: MPs adjust to new roles
Parliament’s in urgency in this hectic, penultimate week before Christmas, and most MPs are undergoing a kind of crash course of learning and adjustment. Audio
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Hundreds rally against smokefree changes
Labour is calling on the health minister to honour is Hippocratic oath, as crowds gathered begging the government to reconsider repealing smokefree legislation. The government insists it remains… Audio
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Protests expected against plans to repeal smokefree legislation
Thousands are expected at rallies today in a show of opposition against government plans to scrap smokefree legislation.
As part of its 100 Day Action Plan, the coalition government intends to repeal… Audio
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House in urgency: What's being rushed through?
Kathryn talks to deputy political editor Craig McCulloch about the legislation being pushed through the House under urgency. Audio
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Far North Mayor Moko Tepania: 'It's been a hell of a year'
Moko Tepania has been mayor of the Far North for just over a year, and in that time district's civil defence team has been activated 14 times - for ex-tropical cyclones and other weather events. Audio
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Changing Reserve Bank mandate 'pointless' - Hipkins
The Labour Party says the government's moves to change the Reserve Bank's mandate is pointless, and a backwards step. The bill, being passed under urgency through all stages, is the first piece of… Audio
