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Political pressure on media merger pumped up
Legislation for a new public media entity due by March has been reviewed and is due to be debated in Parliament soon. But pundits and opposition politicians alike are urging the government - now under… Audio
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Chris Hipkins clears first hurdle as Prime Minister
Chris Hipkins has cleared his first hurdle as Prime Minister, and chaired his first cabinet meeting.
He's signalled a focus on the cost of living, but isn't ready to rule anything in or out.
Other… Audio
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New Prime Minister and Deputy installed: what next?
In a remarkably swift and smooth transition after Jacinda Ardern's surprise announcement last week, incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins wasted no time in indicating he would "rein in" some projects… Audio
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Crucial caucuses begin as election year planning begins
Labour and National are in Napier today for their traditional summer caucus retreats.
The meetings mark the end of the summer political hiatus and the looming General Election is undoubtedly be… Audio
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National, ACT, Greens and Te Pāti Māori on the year ahead
In this week's Focus on Politics, RNZ's political team interviews the leaders of National, ACT, the Greens, and Te Pāti Māori. Audio
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RNZ-TVNZ merger uncertain as govt focuses on cost of living
The RNZ-TVNZ merger looks to be on thin ice as the Prime Minister tells her colleagues to find some fat to trim over the summer holidays.
Jacinda Ardern says the government's focus will be on getting… Audio
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Ardern weighs spending priorities and Cabinet line-up ahead of election year
A newly prioritised spending plan and fresh ministerial line-up are part of Labour's plan to reset the political landscape for the start of 2023 - election year.
The political headwinds are… Audio
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Focus on three Government bills in penultimate week
Parliament’s year is rapidly nearing an end, and the Government has this week been focused on completion of three fairly major pieces of legislation. Audio
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Hamilton West by-election offers teaser for 2023
Audio 3 Dec 2022Hamilton West polling for a new MP closes on 10 December - a litmus test for next year's general election. Crime and the cost of living are top of mind for most voters, but so far they're not rushing… Audio
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Submitting to Parliament (but in a good way)
Parliament Journalist Phil Smith has a crack at making a submission to MPs. Here is why you should bother, how you do it, how you really shouldn't, and how his went. Audio
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Blowing the whistle on World Cup corruption
Qatar’s ‘sports-washing’ World Cup has backfired in PR terms, but it's taken the heat off world football’s corrupted governing body FIFA who gave it a green light in the first place. Mediawatch talks… Video, Audio
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Recession prediction leaves Labour with a labour problem
Dire economic predictions and high interest rates from the Reserve Bank this week have increased the pressure on Labour, and given National a chance to pitch itself as the solution.
The opposition… Audio
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Poland missile crisis dominates amid summits in Asia
Audio 17 Nov 2022Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern returned to the international stage this week, even as the war in Ukraine threatened to spill beyond its borders.
The ASEAN, G20 and APEC summits offered chances for… Audio
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The Week in Detail: Policy scrambles, sorcery violence
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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Under-fire Labour turns sights on bank profits and fuel
Audio 12 Nov 2022Labour faithful were in fine form at the party's annual conference last weekend, but an unflattering political poll on Sunday soon soured the mood.
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern - roused by… Audio
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'A sea of tranquility' - MPs and their groups
Whether cross-party or inter-parliament collectives, MP groups are all about human connections which help MPs, and importantly us, find out what makes them tick. Audio
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Season 2 Ep 14: New Zealand's Pacific Empire
New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours. Video, Audio
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Trevor Mallard: 'Humble backbencher of Wainuiomata'
Trevor Mallard has ended his career as an MP this week after 38 years. Much has changed. We sat down to chat through his storied history and get his insights. Video, Audio
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Season 2 Ep 3: Teenagers
The 1950s saw an explosion of youth culture. “Bodgies and widgies' ' tearing round on motorbikes & hanging out in milk bars scandalised many Kiwi adults. Was “the teenager” invented in the 1950s? And… Video, Audio
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Paying a Long Game: A new book on China in the countries of the Silk Road
Audio 17 Oct 2022As China continues to flex its global muscles, a new book, Sinostan: China's Inadvertent Empire, offers clues to its ambitions in Central Asia - and the resulting tensions.
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America Second: Two new books say elites have sold out to China
Audio 15 Oct 2022Two new books claim that greed has sold out Western interests to try to get a foothold in China. The focus is on Hollywood and political leaders.
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Labour, National cross swords over tax, social insurance
Audio 1 Oct 2022Labour claims New Zealand's economy is holding up well compared to many others, but global pressures and new policies may threaten its re-election chances.
National has been on the attack, with the… Audio
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Three waters on the boil as elections loom
Audio 24 Sep 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, RNZ Digital Political Reporter Russell Palmer wades into the three waters debate, assessing the situation ahead of local and general elections. Audio
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United Nations' focus turns to Russia
The United Nations' leaders week in New York has turned its attention to Russia's failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.
In recent weeks, Ukraine has taken back territory liberating towns in its… Audio
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The Week in Detail: Pakistan, prime ministers and pepeha
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
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Queen's death reignites discussions over constitution and Te Tiriti
In today's Focus on Politics podcast NZ Political Reporters Katie Scotcher, Anneke Smith and Giles Dexter explore what the debate about the role of the monarchy in New Zealand - and the possibility of… Audio
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Who really is Liz Truss?
New British Prime Minister Liz Truss has a lot on her plate, but who is she and what does she stand for? Audio
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Focus on Politics for Sun 11 September
Audio 10 Sep 2022In Focus on Politics, our political reporter Giles Dexter takes a look at the Government's response to youth crime and talks to those on the ground trying to turn it around. Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate. Audio
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response. Audio