Election
This week in New Zealand politics
It's just over a week until the General Election and Karyn speaks with Lara Greaves - who's a lecturer in New Zealand Politics and Public Policy at the University of Auckland - about the… Audio
2020 Election Pasifika issues debate
An Election 2020 debate on Pasifika issues, recorded on 29 September at the Pacific Media Network studios in Manukau, Auckland. Audio
Joe Biden and Donald Trump's first presidential debate
Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden and Donald Trump, have squared off for their first leaders debate in the US. We speak to Feature Story's Simon Marks. Audio
Ex-trump staffer on first US debate and tax revelations
Donald Trump has asked aides to carry out unlawful acts, offering them a Presidential pardon as a “get out of jail” card, a former staffer says. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton and Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad. Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 1: Te Tūru o te Wiki - Tāmaki Makaurau - 13th September 2020
It’s been called the Covid Election – delayed by coronavirus, with the country fighting a deadly pandemic, making radical changes to how we live our lives, adjusting our tikanga on the fly to cope to… Audio
Party People | Season 1 | Trailer - Listen on RNZ.co.nz
Political battle lines have been drawn, former MP Tau Henare and political commentator Shane Te Pou have dug in for the campaign. Listen to the Trailer & Subscribe now. Audio
On the fence about who to vote for?
On the Fence is an online tool created by Massey University to help young voters decide who to vote for. It matches personal values with political parties, and is said to have increased youth voter… Audio
US on tenterhooks as civil unrest continues to surge
Former first lady Michelle Obama tweeted on Friday that she was 'exhausted and frustrated' by the state of the country in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake and two protesters. US correspondent… Audio
Tauranga City Councils votes yes on Māori wards
The Tauranga City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2022 local elections, after being told racism is ingrained in the community.
The council will also give voting rights to… Audio
Economist: 'We've clearly not had enough policy stimulus'
Former RBNZ economist Michael Reddell offers his analysis of the Monetary Policy Statement and explains why Kiwis need to be looking to stronger private sector investment in the long-term economic… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman look at our Covid-19 situation, the number of Kiwis coming into isolation, the second bout of panic buying and Donald Trump's insistence that we… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news. Covid-19 is once again at the forefront of our minds, and there are questions looming whether the… Audio
Dissolving Parliament - what is that?
The Prime Minister has delayed 'dissolving' Parliament. What does that mean and how does it effect the election?
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our weekend panellists Jane Clifton and Richard Harman offer their thoughts on the past week's news from Aotearoa and abroad. They're looking at Covid-19-related matters and the launch of the… Audio
Time appears to be running out for Donald Trump
The Trump campaign now has less than 100 days before election day to change a narrative that has seen president Donald Trump fail the leadership test during the pandemic. US correspondent Karen Kasler… Audio
'There can be no affront to China's national dignity'
A research poll has shown that negative views of China are continuing to grow in the U.S. Meanwhile, China's satisfaction with its government continues to grow. China correspondent Nathan van der… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Jane Clifton & Richard Harman
Our Sunday Morning panellists offer their thoughts on the past week's news. They'll be discussing Covid-19 testing, the latest political polls and rumblings, personal photos being made public, and… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Linda Clark & Richard Harman
As election day creeps closer, the last week has seen more political scandals come to light, and politicians from both sides of the aisle handing in their resignations. Weekend panellists Linda Clark… Audio
National MP Andrew Falloon quits, alleged to have shared indecent material
Monday has seen another National Party resignation, this time the South Canterbury backbencher and MP for Rangitata, Andrew Falloon.
An alcohol-related incident is believed to be behind his decision… Video, Audio