Politics NZ

From Muldoon’s Price Freeze to Today’s Cost of Living Crisis. Corin and Guyon look back to a time when the PM set the price of milk and froze wages on a whim. Plus, how the NZ reserve bank launched a groundbreaking new monetary policy, which changed how countries controlled inflation for good. Watch the video version of the episode here. Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here. Th...

Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Wayne Mapp and David Farrar. On the show tonight: a one-in-a-generation reform of the Resource Management Act: they're scrapping the whole thing with a refocus on property rights. How does this balance the public and private needs of citizens? - Is Europe between a rock an...

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Dale, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on expelled Te Pāti Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Parliament's December Scrutiny Week is over. The House looks at the eternal tussle between politics and actual oversight, and the interlocking problems of scale and attention that mean you will miss most of it. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The government is telling councils to 'live within their means' and is introducing a rates cap. It's popular with ratepayers who have seen their bills skyrocket, but councils are warning it'll come at a cost of services. Coming hot on the heels of the government's move to abolish regional councils, political reporter Giles Dexter examines what councils and ratepayers may have to learn to live with...

As Winston Peters heads to the UN, Context looks back at how NZ has shaped the world stage — from Peter Fraser at its founding to peacekeepers in Korea and Timor, and a fiery clash with Israel. Watch the video version of the episode here. Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here. Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision. Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send y...

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espinor and former Green Party MP Sue Kedgely. Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Guyon Espinor and former Green Party MP Sue Kedgely. First, they discuss the snowballing police saga kicked off by Jevon McSkimming's misconduc...

Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Liam, Lianne and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the potential scrapping of regional councillors. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A late night voting error during a fourth evening of urgency last week forced the Government to end urgency sooner than expected. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Just six weeks after voters elected new regional councillors, their jobs now hang in the balance after a government proposal to abolish them. But do the promises of simplicity and savings hold up, and where does all this lead in the long term? In Focus on Politics, Russell Palmer examines the government's shakeup of councils and the tension points for the government. Go to this episode on rnz.co.n...

Why is alcohol reform such a political minefield in New Zealand? With new reforms on the table, Guyon Espiner and Corin Dann trace liquor laws back through a century of history; from the 6 o’clock swill and failed prohibition votes, to Muldoon’s drunken election call and the Black Budget. Watch the video version of the episode here. Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here. Thanks...

It's time for the country's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. This week Wallace Chapman is joined by journalists Andrea Vance, Jonathan Milne and former labour MP Chris Carter.  Tonight, the team discuss: is 2026 going to be the year of Winston Peters? Is Luxon going to be rolled? The plan to remove regional councils and the continuing stoush between New Zealand and the Cook Islands. Go to th...

National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni join Morning Report for the weekly political panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Kathryn, Ben and Gareth discuss recent events in politics including the latest on the replacement inter-island ferries. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Urgency was the theme of the week at Parliament this week, both in the House and during the ongoing Standing Orders review into Parliament's rules. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The Arms Act has been home to New Zealand's gun laws since 1983, though it's had many, many iterations. The coalition has now overhauled the legislation - but it's not exactly the shake-up many were expecting. Political reporter Anneke Smith takes a closer look at the changes and explains why the ACT Party didn't get everything it wanted. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years of standing orders, Speaker’s rulings, and legendary political one-liners that have shaped New Zealand’s democracy. Watch the video version of the episode here. Or you can watch the full series on the...

Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On the show: the continuing fallout from the IPCA report on how police handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; The Opportunities Party is now Opportunity; Labour is now the most trusted party to respond to t...

Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tim, Peter and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the political response to the Jevon McSkimming scandal. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A loophole in parliamentary rules has avoided a debate, shortened a committee report back time, and resulted in 11 days for the public to have their say on proposed fast track amendments. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The IPCA's blistering report has torn open a years-long saga of misconduct and misplaced loyalty. In Focus on Politics, RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch lays out how the scandal unfolded. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, New Zealand’s relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple. In this episode, Guyon and Corin uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence — and why it matters now more than ever. Watch the video version of the episode here. Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here. Thanks to...