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Dawn karakia launches national Hīkoi mō te Tiriti
Participants are beginning a nine-day journey to Wellington, with thousands expected to join the convoy as it makes its way across the country.
MPs urged to think wider on Parliament bill
The House - Parliament is debating a bill about itself. The first public submissions on it included thoughts on new powers for security, and stopping governments from starving their own watchers. Audio
Rangatahi list climate demands to minister ahead of COP29
The Youth Climate Statement has been sent to Simon Watts and the New Zealand delegation heading to Azerbaijan for COP29.
Three charged in thwarted plot to kill Donald Trump
This marks yet another alleged attempt on his life by the Iranian regime.
Metiria Turei: Complexities of Te Tiriti
Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues. Audio
US judge pauses Donald Trump 2020 election case after presidency victory
Federal prosecutors say they are grappling with the "unprecedented circumstance" of his impending return to the White House.
Treaty Principles Bill to put rookie MPs to the test
Analysis - The MPs on Parliament's justice select committee may face an even tougher job ahead than the bill's champion David Seymour.
NZ winemakers worried about high tarriffs exporting to US
Kiwi winemakers are anxiously waiting to see if and when they'll be hit by high tarriffs exporting into the United States - following the election of Donald Trump. President elect Trump campaigned on… Audio
Auckland won't have functioning rail network for 96 days
For 96 days Auckland will be a city without a functioning rail network. The trains will come to a complete standstill so that ageing infrastructure can be upgraded or replaced. It comes ahead of the… Audio
Popular social media site banned in Canada
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about a popular social media site being banned in Canada, but it apparently won't stop Canadians from using it, tensions rising betweeb… Audio
Small businesses devastated with Auckland train network closure
96 days, that's the sum total of days Auckland's train network will have to close down as part of a final push to get the long awaited city rail link finished and ready for the start of 2026. The… Audio
Watch: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon speaks in Christchurch
It comes after the Auditor-General rejected a request to investigate the government's tobacco tax decision.
The Treaty Principles Bill has been released: Here's what's in it
The controversial bill - which only ACT supports - has officially been introduced at Parliament. Here's a first look.
Greens 'save the memes' bill heads to Parliament
A law change to protect comedians, critics and artists who poke fun at others with copyright material has been pulled from the ballot.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 8 November 2024
On today's episode, speaking in the White House Rose Garden earlier, President Joe Biden said that since its founding 200 years ago, the United States has listened to the will of the people and he has… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed explains how Xi Jinping's administration is preparing for a new era of trade hostilities and geopolitical tension with the US under a Donald Trump presidency. Audio
Australia proposes social media ban on under 16s – calls for NZ to follow
The Australian government is to legislate for a ban on social media for children under 16. Audio
'Bring down the temperature': Biden's plea after Trump's US election win
He has sought to console fellow Democrats who are alarmed by the former president's stunning comeback.
