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Watch live: Treaty Principles Bill hearings underway
Submissions both for and against the controversial bill are being heard today. Audio
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Watch: Tourism visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
26 minutes agoThe so-called 'digital nomads' include visitors such as IT specialists and social media influencers.
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir
11:05 am todayGareth Hughes and Liam Hehir look ahead to the year in politics. Audio
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Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney
9:45 am todaySeamus Kearney speaks with Kathryn about Donald Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland, the German election campaign heats up and Lukashenko looking set… Audio
Watch live: Treaty Principles Bill hearings underway
Submissions both for and against the controversial bill are being heard today. Audio
Watch: Tourism visa rules for 'digital nomads' to be loosened
The so-called 'digital nomads' include visitors such as IT specialists and social media influencers.
Justice Committee hears submissions on Treaty Principles Bill
A historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir
Gareth Hughes and Liam Hehir look ahead to the year in politics. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Foreign correspondent Seamus Kearney
Seamus Kearney speaks with Kathryn about Donald Trump's insistence on taking over Greenland, the German election campaign heats up and Lukashenko looking set for seventh term as president of Belarus.
…Greater Manchester mayor on 13 years of a city deal
Regional deals are coming to New Zealand, but Manchester city has had one for years - Kathryn speaks with the mayor of Greater Manchester about how it all works Audio
Oral hearings for Treaty Principles Bill begin
Oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8 Monday morning. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Privatising health care would hurt those on lower incomes - Advocate
Unions and patient advocates have urged the prime minister to rule out coalition partner suggestions of privatising the nation's health system.
Samoa and NZ discuss compensation over Manawanui sinking
Samoa and New Zealand have been in discussions over Manawanui compensation, Samoa's CEO of Ministry of Works Transport and Infrastructure says.
Trump names Australia basketball team owner new Ambassador to NZ
US President Donald Trump has announced the new US Ambassador to New Zealand, as Minister for Foreign Affairs Winston Peters speaks to the new US Secretary of state.
Union calls on PM to rule out privatisation
ACT leader David Seymour is being slammed for his "extreme right-wing policies" after saying Aotearoa needs to get past its "squeamishness" about privatisation.
Inquiry into judge's conduct recommended after abuse of Winston Peters
The Judicial Conduct Commissioner has called for an investigation into a District Court judge's behaviour at a private event in November.
Luxon rules out treaty referendum under National
The Treaty Principles Bill continues to dog the National Party despite Luxon's repeated efforts to communicate the legislation will not go beyond second reading.
In pictures: Rātana kicks off the political year
RNZ collated the best images documenting the annual celebration as it unravelled.
Trump's nominee to lead Pentagon paid woman $88K over alleged sexual assault
Pete Hegseth told police that their encounter was consensual.
Pivotal role of Chief Science Advisor to be filled 'shortly' - Reti
A sector boss says she fears the ongoing vacancy shows the government does not prioritise science. Audio
Watch: Luxon talks foreign investment in state of nation address
"We are going for growth": The prime minister says, announcing a new agency, in his first major speech of the year.
Watch: 'Two invisible tribes' - Seymour's State of the Nation
The ACT leader has used his first major speech of the year to argue the country is at a tipping point.
Seymour's hapū requests he not attend Waitangi events
In a letter sent to the ACT Party Leader, Ngāti Rēhia said the Treaty Principles Bill was "divisive."
