Politics
'Metaphorical': Willis defends telling Greens to 'call the dogs off'
"I think we shouldn't be so precious that we can't use metaphorical speech," the Finance Minister says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 October 2025
In today's episode, a new Education Review Office report recommends considering a move to regional school holiday dates to reduce the cost of travelling in the school holidays; National's Nicola… Audio
Political panel with National and Labour
National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Megan Woods join Corin Dann for this week's political panel. Audio
'Now that's an idea' podcast on Tai Rawhiti local politics
Podcaster Jack Marshall has been talking politics with candidates around Tai Rawhiti Audio
What shapes our political leanings?
Are we borne into left wing or right wing ideology, and can these views change over time? Auckland University's School of Psychology Associate Professor Danny Osborne speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio
Hauraki Gulf bill passes, with exceptions for commercial fishers
The new bill builds on decades-long efforts to protect the Hauraki Gulf from the degradation of human activities.
Actor who shared Peters' address says she regrets doing so
Acacia O'Connor claims the NZ First leader is now using the incident as a "diversion tactic".
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Mark Leishman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: you've heard of aerobics, but there's a new exercise in town: Quadrobics is the name… Audio
'Call the dogs off': Willis, Swarbrick, Peters trade fire over protesters
The Greens say they have "absolutely nothing" to do with a protest where Winston Peters' window was smashed, as government ministers heap blame on the party. Audio
The 33 things the government wants to do before the end of year
The final quarterly plan for the year has been released.
Minister rejects Jobseeker changes is about meeting targets
Young people wanting to get Jobseeker Support will now have to take a parental income test from November nex year.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7th October 2025
In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Audio
The plan that may see dirtier, more expensive power
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
Orr's $410,000 payout was in his contract, Willis says
The former Reserve Bank governor was given a restraint of trade payment.
Not voting in local elections is rational: voters need better reasons to engage
On the available evidence, more than half of New Zealand voters think the effort to vote in local elections is unlikely to be worth the return.
Protesters target Winston Peters' home again
Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 October 2025
In today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters has described protesters outside his Auckland home as 'truly gutless' after one smashed a window, which left glass on his dog; The government has… Audio
Government launches new scheme in boost for mental health
The New Top Up Community Grants will see $250,000 per annum made available for distribution over the next two years.
Government signs 83 new contracts with truancy services
School students not enrolled or who are absent 15 or more days per school term can be referred to attendance services. Audio
