Christopher Luxon
Kainga Ora CEO steps down amid government overhaul
Public housing agency Kainga Ora's woes seem set to continue with chief executive Andrew McKenzie stepping down over the government's overhaul. Prime Minister Christoper Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 June
On today's episode, the government is celebrating new funding for Pharmac that will cover "up to" fifty-four new drugs, but it has been described as bittersweet by some patients, Northland businesses… Audio
Christopher Luxon on new Pharmac funding
The government is celebrating new funding for Pharmac that will cover "up to" fifty-four new drugs. The $600 million boost makes good on National's election pledge to fund thirteen new cancer drugs… Audio
PM said he could have described past trade delegations better
Christopher Luxon described past trade delegations as C-listers and tag alongs before his trip to Japan, despite his Tokyo delegation including many businesses - like Fonterra, Zespri and ANZCO - have… Audio
Double up between PM and last year Labour trade delegations
C listers and tag-a-longs is how the PM has apparently described trade delegations under the past six years of the former government, however, there's double up between the PM's self described A list… Audio
Prime Minister flies solo to Tokyo to promote trade, tourism
An unreliable Boeing 757 has forced the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to fly solo to Japan, leaving his trade and media delegation behind in Papua New Guinea. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio
NZ Japan trade trip disrupted by unreliable B757
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has been separated from his 52-person delegation on his Japan trade trip after the Defence Force plane was unable to fly. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith spoke… Audio
NZ looking 'poor' as B757 fails to make Japan trade trip
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has made it to Japan for his trade trip. Leaving his delegation of 52 business and media behind in Papua New Guinea after the Defence Force Boeing 757 again broke… Audio
PM's Japan trade trip disrupted by B757 fault
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon's Japan trade trip has been disrupted by a faulty fuse in one of the Defence Force Boeing 757s. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign, PM Christopher… Audio
NZ leader makes big announcements on Fiji visit
The New Zealand government is removing the transit visa requirement for Fijians travelling through the country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June
On today's episode, we hear from the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after the Finance Minister says the Government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments, Police estimate the cost of… Audio
PM Luxon on funding promised cancer drugs
The Finance Minister says the government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Budget Day: A Photo Essay
Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations. Audio
Budget Day: A Photo Essay
Budget Day in photos: Facts, attacks, stories, protests, pantomime and proclamations.
AudioMike King: I'd take money from Gollum if it meant better mental health services
Mental health advocate Mike King tells Guyon why taking government cash is like taking money from Gollum; the day he realised his homophobic comedy was doing real damage, and why kids don't talk to… Video, Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
PM Luxon on further cuts in the public sector
The government isn't ruling out further job cuts in the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
The Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio