Politics
China doesn't want trade war, but will fight back, ambassador to NZ warns
Dr Wang Xiaolong rejects the trade war has come about because China had not played fair. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new… Audio
United States no longer a trusted ally, Phil Goff says
Relishing his new-found freedom, the sacked diplomat blasted US President Donald Trump again in front of a packed lecture hall.
How the world reacted to demise of Treaty Principles Bill
Parliament has voted down the controversial bill, with only Act backing it.
Phil Goff further denounces President Trump
Sacked diplomat Phil Goff is revelling in his freedom to denounce the US President telling an Auckland University audience Donald Trump is an abusive bully and that New Zealand is behaving like an… Audio
China and US locked in trade war
China and the United States are now locked in a trade war, with both countries rocketing up the rhetoric and the amount charged for incoming goods. New Zealand China Council chair and former… Audio
Seymour defiant despite vote-down of Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is now dead but its architect Act Party leader David Seymour is looking to resurrect something similar at the next election. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
NZ Foreign minister sets off for the Pacific
New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters says New Zealand's commitment to the Pacific endures through the political divide. Audio
Verrall and Brown go tit-for-tat in health annual review debate
The new Budget is six weeks away, but this week Parliament was still debating spending from the 2023/2024 financial year, in a long-delayed annual review debate.
An unwinnable war on the great enemy - the road cone
The government has declared a war on road cones, but the traffic management industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue it's already working on.
A rocky road for the battle against road cones
The Government has declared a war on road cones, but the industry thinks it's the wrong approach to an issue they're already working on. Audio
Q+A host Patricia Karvelas: Australian federal election
Patricia Karvelas, political commentator and host of Australia's Q+A programme, shares her insights ahead of the upcoming election. Audio
The death of the Treaty Principles Bill
Dividing and unifying, the Treaty Principles Bill was defeated in the House today. Former Minister for Treaty Negotiations Chris Finlayson reviews its impact. Audio
Hutt City mayor Campbell Barry leaving local politics after 15 years
Lower Hutt mayor Campbell Barry, who entered local politics at just 19 and became mayor at 28, has decided to step down. Audio
Damning study of online abuse of female MPs shows urgent legal reform needed
Analysis: Recently released research found online threats of physical and sexual violence have caused those MPs to feel fearful, anxious and distressed.
Te Pāti Māori to run candidates in general seats at next election
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi made the announcement after the Treaty Principles Bill was voted down.
Analysis of demise of Treaty Principles Bill
After months of public protest and coalition infighting, the contentious Treaty Principles Bill has finally reached the end of its road - voted down at a heated second hearing. The Prime Minister said… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill voted down in parliament
The Treaty Principles Bill has been defeated at its second reading. National and New Zealand First voted against the bill, as they indicated they would. Labour, the Greens, and Te Pati Maori also… Audio
