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'I've got a right to say what I said' - Peters on defamation threat
The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about AUKUS.
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How many public sector roles are going?
9:05 am todayPublic servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
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New law looks to shake up insurance
8:22 am todayThe Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Audio
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Greens had 'no prior knowledge' of fresh Julie Anne Genter complaint
2 May 2024A florist says she felt intimidated during a heated exchange with the MP.
'I've got a right to say what I said' - Peters on defamation threat
The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about AUKUS.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 May
On today's episode, former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr has confirmed legal action against Winston Peters is underway over comments made in a Morning Report interview yesterday about the AUKUS… Audio
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Ministers in Japan and South Korea hold AUKUS talks
While our foreign ministry continues to investigate Pillar 2 of AUKUS, ministers from Japan and South Korea have held talks with the pact's partners. Hong Kong correspondent Laura Westbrook spoke to… Audio
New law looks to shake up insurance
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Audio
Victoria university to host debate on freedom of speech
The on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria University appears to be on again. Victoria's vice chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green MP Julie Anne Genter under fire
There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS Pillar Two
Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson… Audio
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions due to comments
It is day 10 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York, and the former president is facing the prospect of additional sanctions due to more comments he made about individuals involved… Audio
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant. Audio
Greens had 'no prior knowledge' of fresh Julie Anne Genter complaint
A florist says she felt intimidated during a heated exchange with the MP.
'Ministerial override must go' - Hearings begin over fast-track bill
None of the groups that spoke to Parliament's environment committee on Thursday supported the bill as it stands.
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the first week of the national cell phone ban in schools and the loss of another community newspaper. Also… Audio
Ukrainian MPs at Parliament
This week Parliament hosted both American and Ukrainian delegations. We chat with Galyna Mykhailiuk, who lead the visiting Ukrainian MPs. Video, Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks and Zoe George (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Stephen Franks and Zoe George discuss the Government's announced mandatory approach to literacy learning and Green MP Julie Anne Genter's outburst… Audio
Peters faces legal threats over Bob Carr comments
In the face of legal threats and calls for the foreign minister to be stood down, Winston Peters is digging in. Political editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
Greens launches disciplinary action against Genter
The Green Party has launched disciplinary action against its MP Julie Anne Genter following her extraordinary outburst in Parliament last night. Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Watch: Government to tell schools how to teach reading
From next year, the government expects all public schools to take a "proven structured literacy approach".
What would it take for Luxon to win back unimpressed voters?
Opinion: The Prime Minister's coalition partners are testing - even undermining - his authority and credibility.
