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Police to get 'substantive' new powers over boy racers and spectators
The police minister hopes new legislation will have its first reading before Christmas.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 October 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters, Former President… Audio
Luxon defends coalition's record on climate change
The prime minister says the government is doing everything it can to stay on target for carbon neutral 2050. Audio
PM Luxon on Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa
The Prime Minister has returned from the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa declaring the Pacific faces severe challenges from natural disasters. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Govt spends $3.5 million defending itself against historic claims
The government has spent more than $3.5 million defending itself against historic claims in the last decade. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
How Kamala Harris must rewrite history to win
Analysis - In the final week of the US presidential election campaign, there is a real possibility a woman will make it into the top job. But why has it taken so long? asks Katie Pickles.
Luxon emerges from CHOGM talking up climate finance
Analysis - Despite strong words, questions remain over emissions mitigation and the environmental threat posed by the Manawanui navy ship.
Australian Liberal National Party claims victory in Queensland election
It ends an almost decade-long stronghold held by Labor in the Australian state.
Trump says he's open to axing income taxes on Joe Rogan podcast
The former US President also said the "the enemy from within" poses a greater threat than North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un.
A Week in US Politics
Karen Kasler is the Statehouse Bureau Chief for public radio and television in Ohio, she joins Jim to share an update on the campaigns. Audio
Treaty of Waitangi addition petitioned at Parliament
The House - Parliament is considering a request to add a fourth article to the Treaty, to include an oral undertaking made to the signatories in 1840. Audio
A look ahead to the US election & a look back at ours
A look at how US media have coped with the controversial campaign for the upcoming election there - and we look back at how our media fared covering the election here one year ago. Audio
NZ gives $20m to help Pacific prepare for disasters
The Pacific faces "severe challenges" from natural disasters, and NZ is "committed to doing its part to help meet them", PM Christopher Luxon says.
‘Disaster’ - Tauranga’s marine precinct sale $4m below value
Tauranga City Council sold the precinct for $13.987m to a developer who proposed transforming it into a "premier superyacht refit destination".
PM shares rugby banter with Australia, Pacific leaders at CHOGM police event
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has shared some friendly rugby banter with Australian and Pacific colleagues at an event highlighting the Pacific Policing Initiative.
Health Ministry not winning any friends over conflict of interest handling
Analysis - The ministry staffer and minister Casey Costello have every right to feel let down.
Samoan citizenship bill: 'It's good to be on the right side of history'
After a robust select committee process, all parties are supporting a member's bill that would restore New Zealand citizenship to Samoans who lost it four decades ago. Audio
Everything at CHOGM so far
The latest news and analysis from Apia where leaders from across the commonwealth have gathered for their bi-annual gathering CHOGM. Audio
Why CHOGM can be a change for good
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change.
