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Urgent Waitangi Tribunal claim on Regulatory Standards Bill filed
The claim alleges that, if enacted, the Bill will be a breach of Te Tiriti, and will cause significant prejudice to Māori.
Fallout from anti-immigration riots continues in United Kingdom
British-born teenager Axel Rudakubana killed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance event last July. Following his arrest a number of false reports spread on social media… Audio
Questions remain on govt digital nomad visas
MPs have come away with more questions than answers on the digital nomad visa, including whether housing demand will skyrocket, or migrants will take local jobs while they're here. A parliament… Audio
Reversing speed limit reductions will lift economy - PM
Blanket speed limit reductions introduced by Labour will start changing, beginning with State Highway Two in the Wairarapa. A total of 38 sections of state highways will revert to their previous… Audio
Calls for govt financial support for school holiday programmes
The school holidays are only just finishing up and for many parents that means they've spent weeks juggling the stress of childcare alongside returning to work. For a lot of families, the only or best… Audio
Government releases artificial intelligence framework for use by public service
The government has put out its framework for developing and using artificial intelligence across the public service.
Thousands of Palestinians return to north of Gaza strip
Thousands of Palestinians have returned to the north of the Gaza strip marking a major milestone in the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Middle East correspondent Perry Wilton spoke to… Audio
Watch: Christopher Luxon in the hot seat at first Question Time of 2025
MPs in the House were told to 'calm everything down' as Parliament got back to business with a fiery start.
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr a 'predator' ahead of confirmation hearing
"It's no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator."
Oral Questions for 29 January 2025
Questions to Ministers CAMERON BREWER to the Minister for Economic Growth: What are her priorities for the economic growth portfolio? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all… Audio
Parliament begins with farewells
Before the normal political welcome, MPs spent time bidding farewell to the fallen, particularly Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming and Dame Tariana Turia.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Whole region must get involved with emergency response overhaul, leader says
Local councils across Hawke's Bay voted to overhaul the region's emergency management system in favour of a new strategy after several reports damned the official response to Cyclone Gabrielle. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on asset sales
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says asset sales could be on the electoral agenda next year. In response, Labour leader Chris Hipkins is seeking a pledge there are no plans to privatise the public… Audio
The House For Tues 28 Jan 2025
The usual welcome to the new year of Parliament was delayed by a series of farewells to the fallen. We focus particularly on Dame Tariana Turia. Audio
Govt reviewing development programme with Kiribati
The government is reviewing its development programme with Kiribati after President Taneti Maamau pulled out from the latest meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Australian National… Audio
PM hints National will campaign on asset sales at next election
The Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales next term… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 January 2025
On today's episode, economists are critical of the government's plans for economic growth by focusing on tourism, Kiribati could lose out on more than $100 million in aid after leaving Deputy Prime… Audio
USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle Kurtzleben is a political correspondent assigned to NPR's Washington Desk. Audio
