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Our political editor is in Washington, reaction of NATO, Luxon
The NATO Summit is about to wrap up RNZ's Jo Moir is there with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Audio
What ram-raided dairy owners want from the govt
Dairy owners in Auckland say the priority for the government's new retail crime advisory group should be to talk to business owners. Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Mike Williams (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Mike Williams discuss Associate Health Minister Casey Costello being reprimanded after neglecting an OIA request and reversing the… Audio
All you need to know about time of use charging
Explainer - The schemes aim to get traffic off roads at peak times while raising money for transport infrastructure. Here's how they could work in Auckland.
Luxon has unexpected meeting with Joe Biden
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has had 'a wonderful night at the White House' after an unexpected meeting with US President Joe Biden while in Washington DC for the NATO summit, Giles Dexter… Audio
Climate impact of repealing oil and gas ban revealed
The real impact might be lower if an increased flow of fossil gas means the country can burn less coal, the analysis found.
Juggernaut, new series at The Spinoff, looking at 80s politics
This coming Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of a drunk Robert Muldoon calling a snap election.In Juggernaut - a brand new podcast from The Spinoff - Toby Manhire tells the story of those events and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 July
In the show today, New Zealand first leader and Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry, Leaked documents about the Cook… Audio
Winston Peters demanding answers over Aratere grounding
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters is demanding more answers about the grounding of the Interislander Aratere ferry. Leaked documents show a crew member pushed the wrong button, accidently… Audio
Christopher Luxon's Washington DC trip continues
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the US Capital. RNZ political editor Jo Moir is with him and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
George Clooney calls on Biden to step aside
One of Joe Biden's most high profile supporters has just called on the President to step down as the Democratic nominee. In an op-ed for the New York Times, actor George Clooney said President Biden… Audio
PNG residents face threats of being forcibly removed
Papua New Guinea's Institute of National Affairs says the government must ensure that land is available for people to legitimately live on. Audio
Vanuatu's first foreign policy offers 'enhanced credibility'
Vanuatu's first ever foreign policy offers 'enhanced credibility'. Audio
Carmel Sepuloni on what the public wants from Labour
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni joins First Up every Thursday - this week she talks climate change and the housing crisis Audio
Climate strategy 'as useful as teats on a bull', Greenpeace says
Climate scientists and researchers are highly critical, pointing to the lack of specificity, given the large number of climate policies repealed.
The Panel with Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Georgie Stylianou and Martin Cocker discuss the Reserve Bank (RBNZ) holding the OCR at 5.5 per cent and Green voters, have they lost confidence in… Audio
Luxon to meet NATO leaders in two days
After that disastrous debate performance by Joe Biden and subsequent poor interview, after arriving in Washington D.C, the Prime Minister has found himself in the middle of a crisis for the Democrats… Audio
Watch: Govt an 'absolute disgrace' on climate change - Hipkins
The Labour leader says if Luxon was being honest on his overseas trips he would be saying the government is taking New Zealand backwards on climate.
The Pre-Panel for 10 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Mark Leishman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the importance of workplace friendships. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July 2024
On today's episode, RNZ correspondent Eloise Gibson details the government's new climate change strategy. A leading science group warns it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to… Audio
