Politics
Latest poll shows National's popularity slipping
The latest poll by The Post and Freshwater Strategy shows National's popularity is slipping. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister on bird flu, SolarZero collapse, abuse compo
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talked bird flu and other issues of the week with Nathan Rarere Audio
Tip-toeing to a trade deal with India
There's already plenty of doubt that we'll get an India trade deal signed in the Prime Minister's first term as he promised. Here's another hiccup.
The niggle that could trip up an India trade deal
There's already plenty of doubt that we'll get an India trade deal signed in the Prime Minister's first term as he promised. Here's another hiccup. Audio
Led By Donkeys and the new wave of political activism.
Back in 2019 four friends were in a London pub bemoaning the state of UK politics.
Six years later Led By Donkeys and their viral political campaigns have become a force in their home country… Audio
New poll delivers hung Parliament, bad news for Luxon as preferred PM
A grinding recession and racial tensions have ended National's honeymoon with voters, who would deliver a hung Parliament if an election was held today, a new poll shows.
Pharmac to reconsider HRT decision
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has confirmed Pharmac will review its decision to fund Mylan-branded HRT and cut Estradot.
The Panel with Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ali Jones & Shane Te Pou to discuss: President Biden pardoning his son Hunter, and Avian Flu outbreak in Otago and news from the Labour… Audio
Watch: Luxon, Upston speak after benefit announcement
The PM and the Social Development Minister have faced media as they reveal new plans for beneficiaries on Jobseeker support.
Labour lays groundwork for election-year capital gains tax
Analysis - Labour's all but confirmed it'll campaign on a capital gains tax next election and could announce the details as early as mid-next year.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
On today's episode, at the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's… Audio
Hipkins says NZ under Labour wouldn't join AUKUS
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says his party has ruled joining the security pact AUKUS. Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Greens on request from oil and gas lobby group for govt to underwrite risk of oil exploration
Resource minister Shane Jones is considering a request from the gas and oil lobby to underwrite the risk of fossil fuel exploration. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Stake in the ground' as Labour makes pricey promises
The Opposition held its party conference in Christchurch over the weekend. Audio
Labour leader on party's annual conference
At the party's conference in Christchurch, leader Chris Hipkins said - if elected in 2026 - his government will reinstate smoke-free legislation, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild, and reject… Audio
Labour holds annual conference in Christchurch
Two years out from the next election, Labour is already making expensive promises and bold geopolitical calls. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Sepuloni discusses promises made at Labour conference
A big weekend for Labour at the party's first conference since last year's election loss - Carmel Sepuloni talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Crown-Māori relations 'probably worse' than a year ago - Luxon
There is "more division" nowadays, PM says, but blames much of that on the previous Labour government. Video
Hipkins pledges to 'make this first one-term National government'
Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins has pledged if elected in 2026 to resume SmokeFree Aotearoa, complete Dunedin Hospital's rebuild and said NZ would not join AUKUS. Video
