Navigation for Sections
Politics
Labour MP deletes social media video featuring pro-Palestinian protestors
The Labour MP Duncan Webb has deleted a video he posted on social media that featured pro-Palestinian protesters chanting at the prime minister: "How many kids did you kill today?" The backdown came… Audio
Labour MP publishes Gaza protest video asking PM: 'How many kids did you kill?'
Labour MP Duncan Webb has deleted the video, after refusing to apologise for publishing it. Audio
Kaipara becomes first council to scrap Māori ward
Tense scenes unfolded as at least 150 demonstrators gathered while the council voted.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August 2024
On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Audio
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Councillor-turned-MP Jamie Arbuckle said he received "a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities" when he announced he would donate his council salary.
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate
Tim Walz has been selected to join Kamala Harris on the party's ticket to face down Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in November's election. Correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
ACT opposition to commissioner for parliamentary rules 'ridiculous' - Labour
Chris Hipkins says poor behaviour in Parliament is about the same as it's always been, but there's less tolerance for it. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on complaints against speaker Brownlee
The Speaker of the House says he will take a sterner approach to upholding Parliament's standards after several MPs have complained about the handling of their complaints. Labour leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Greens consulting members on using waka-jumping law
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders would like the Greens to boot Darleen Tana out of Parliament. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be Harris' running mate
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. Washington D.C. correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Poll shows majority support Green Party ejecting Darleen Tana
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders support the Green Party ejecting their disgraced MP Darleen Tana from Parliament altogether. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Speaker Gerry Brownlee promises to be more vigilant in upholding Parliament's standards
Parliament's Speaker admits he was perhaps a bit hopeful by trusting MPs to behave appropriately. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris' running mate. The former high school teacher was selected from a two-man shortlist between he and Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro… Audio
Calls for overhaul of law governing retirement villages
"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill talks to Emile Dovovan about some of the major stories happening in politics this week, including the potential sale of KiwiBank, and the Ministry for… Audio
What on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise? Audio
Council re-affirms decision to establish Māori ward
It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
'Friendly banter': Trade Minister says 'nothing personal' in Mexico barb to MP
Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March says Todd McClay's letter acknowledged that what he said was inappropriate.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 14: Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition and boot camps
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime discusses the opposition to 7AA and the Ngāpuhi hīkoi to Parliament, and Green MP Tamatha Paul shares her views on military boot camps. Video, Audio
