Politics
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the first week of the national cell phone ban in schools and the loss of another community newspaper. Audio
Ukrainian MPs at Parliament
This week Parliament hosted both American and Ukrainian delegations. We chat with Galyna Mykhailiuk, who lead the visiting Ukrainian MPs. Video, Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the Government's announced mandatory approach to literacy learning and Green MP Julie Anne Genter's outburst… Audio
Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
Greens launches disciplinary action against Genter
The Green Party has launched disciplinary action against its MP Julie Anne Genter following her extraordinary outburst in Parliament last night. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Watch: Government to tell schools how to teach reading
From next year, the government expects all public schools to take a "proven structured literacy approach".
What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
Opinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.
All Stats NZ staff offered voluntary redundancy
All Stats NZ staff have been given the chance to apply for voluntary redundancy, in an effort to meet the government's cost cutting directives. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to… Audio
Julie Anne Genter accused of intimidating behaviour
The Green Party's Julie Anne Genter has not shown up to Select Committee Thursday morning after National accused her of intimidating one of its ministers in Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith… Audio
Parliament's China committee wants to see cyber breaches acknowledged
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance, whose members were victims of a China-backed cyber attack, is discussing forming a standing committee to deal with foreign influence. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 May
On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment… Audio
Peters still trying to find out what Aukus Pillar 2 is really about
The Foreign Minister says he is continuing work started by the previous Labour government. Audio
UK: Rwanda relocation, local elections, King back to work
UK correspondent Matt Dathan reports on the first migrant being relocated to Rwanda, but under a separate voluntary scheme. Audio
Labour MP on Chinese spying allegations
The Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several… Audio
NZ academic 'shocked' over being targeted by China hackers
A New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the… Audio
Economists warn unemployment could hit five percent
The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the… Audio
Julie Anne Genter apologises after incident in Parliament
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House. The Green Party says Genter's actions were… Audio
Pasifika voices need to be included in AUKUS debate - expert
A Pacific regionalism expert says pasifika voices must be included in the debate on whether or not New Zealand should join AUKUS - the Indo-Pacific security pact. Audio
Unemployment will only get worse under coalition - Carmel Sepuloni
The deputy leader of the Opposition Carmel Sepuloni joined First Up to talk public transport subsidies, the unemployment rate and Pharmac funding. Audio
