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Hold on New Zealand, we have a Government - a three-party coalition for the first time in our history. Deputy Prime Minister-in-waiting David Seymour joins us. How is incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis going to pay for those tax cuts? She's with us too. And a diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war - former Prime Minister Helen Clark on what the global community needs to do during the pause.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christopher Luxon should be at APEC this weekend... instead he's entering a 15th day of talks trying to form a government... could his foreign buyers tax be dead? Meanwhile, it's a never-ending campaign for the people of Port Waikato... we are with the leading candidates.  And the new Green MP who was once an actor in a memorable TV commercial - coming up on BackStory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a month since election day... but still, no government... we check in on the very cloak-and-dagger happenings around Parliament this week. Gerry Brownlee though, has been getting on with the job... at the Pacific Islands Forum - could he be our next foreign minister - he joins us. And Early Childhood Teachers went on strike this week... we hear from one - about why the sector is at breaking point.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today: the specials are in, so how does that change who's in who's out and who needs Winston. 29 countries sign a pledge to make Artificial Intelligence safe, but where was New Zealand? And on Backstory - the new MP who was once a pilot and a personal assistant to a prince.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Zealand is calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza... we speak to the Israeli Defense Force... and a UN worker on the frontlines of this conflict as it intensified overnight. Climate was a poor cousin to cost of living during the election, so what could happen under a new government? And Backstory is back with an MP who's been a familiar voice for farmers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From a historic majority - to opposition in one term... what went wrong for Labour - and how does it rebuild...  We ask Carmel Sepuloni.  Winston's back but uncharacteristically quiet... so what will he be like in negotiations? Former NZ First MP Ron Mark with his insights. And we meet some of Parliaments newest MPs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dust has settled and there will be a new Government. Join Newshub Nation to make sense of it all as we interview the party leaders, investigate coalition options, and unpack the jargon with our political experts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson are here for our final pre-election debate. Who's nailing the campaign online - and who's gone weird on Tik Tok? Our Digital Power Rankings - election edition. And fear and loathing on the campaign trail - a special report on MP safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the first Leaders' Debate for our Minor Parties, but these are no minnows - they will shape the next Government of New Zealand, in just 22 days.  Rebecca Wright moderates a debate between ACT's David Seymour, NZ First's Winston Peters, The Green's Marama Davidson, and Te Pāti Māori's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Competent - or just Confident? It's a question swirling around the Nats Tax plan... we sit down with Christopher Luxon. Two doctors and a contest of ideas. Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Shane Reti head to head. And the numbers are in - we've polled one of this election's most fascinating battleground electorates...   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Battleground electorates where there's everything to play for this election. Finn Hogan's Digital Power Rankings - special campaign edition. And you thought you knew James Shaw? Well... check out his BackstorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parliament has risen, the campaign starts today and Chris Hipkins fights his first election as Prime Minister... He joins us live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there a path back for Labour? The Deputy Prime Minister is here for her pre-election interview. Chasing the unicorn: What women want to see from our politicians - and why it matters so much. A political love story - on BackstorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strap in for our first head-to-head debate this election season: our Young Leaders' Debate. Getting the best deal: minor parties in parliament reveal their coalition bottom lines. And the MP who surfs, and started a family in her teens. A familiar leader in a whole new light....on Backstory.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will New Zealand take on big tech? Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson joins us. Riding high in the polls...Act Party leader David Seymour's pre-election interview. Andrew Little launches New Zealand's first National Security Strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following explosive revelations of misconduct in youth justice facilities, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis fronted this morning on Newshub Nation for an extended interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In July last year a shellshocked James Shaw was ejected as Green Co-leader at his own party conference.  Could it happen again? He joins us one week out from this year's agm.  Also, why is our government suddenly putting nine million dollars into a "foreign interference work programme"? And can New Zealand continue to produce enough food? Forward-thinking Kiwis are growing their own, and stockpiling the surplus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This conference weekend for National Rebecca joins us from the capital with the latest from the campaign. They might have lost Immigration Minister Michael Wood but our migrants still need answers - we meet two of them. And a political decision looms for Māori, how to decide between the Māori and general rolls - before the cutoff.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aiming for the TOP, could Raf Manji become the new political powerbroker? A big week for farmers, we've been at Fieldays as parties vie for the crucial rural vote. And online loot boxes, are they gaming or a gateway to underage gambling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicola Willis ended a standout political week - you guessed it - clarifying comments about babies by Christopher Luxon. She joins us.  The fates of Auckland's flooded and ruined homes will be sealed on Monday - but not all of them, a special report from Muriwai.  And does the US have alien spacecraft?  It's a story that set the internet alight this week.... and is prompting a congressional hearingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today: Mayor Tory Whanau hits back against her critics in Wellington City, a two-time surrogate mother in Auckland reflects on proposed surrogacy laws, and one regulator to rule them all. New moves to police media and social media are discussed by our expert media panel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

No budget bump in the polls for Labour - but could a new policy do the trick?  We're live to Wellington where Simon Shepherd is with the Deputy Prime Minister. Scrutiny stress: Adrian Orr feels personally attacked at his press conference ... but why? Finn Hogan is here with his Digital Power Rankings and what's been making waves online. When ACT MP Mark Cameron entered Parliament he owned only one suit... and his partner had to teach him how to send an email so we travelled to his picturesque Tai Tokerau farm to hear his backstory.Early Childhood teachers say the conditions attached are impossible and could lead to higher prices, and centres closing down. Simon sat down with one centre director Kelly Seaburg and asked why she thinks the policy is a lemon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today. Revealing the hidden details in the budget with Finance Minister Grant Robertson  Big budget winners. Our gaming industry is levelling up. And one MP's story of longing and reunion - coming up on Backstory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today: He's been a man of mystery this year - traveling a lot, what's he been up to? Defence Minister Andrew Little on the future of our force. What is  Brian Tamaki's election year destiny? And wisdom from an award-winning principal.  Will he give our schools a pass - or a fail?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How far will Te Pāti Māori go to become the powerbrokers this election? Co-leader Rawiri Waititi joins us live. With the EU playing hardball and rising power India ignoring us what's next for Trade Minister Damien O'Connor? And you think you've got bus troubles? Try waiting six hours - a special report from Finn Hogan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta discusses the future of NZ's foreign policy and AUKUS. ACT Leader David Seymour and Green spokesperson for Revenue Chloe Swarbrick debate the future of NZ's tax policy.  Māori data specialist, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, discusses the inequality genetic testing can impose on Māori and Pacifica communities.   Appearing on Newshub Nation's political panel, Victoria University Associate Professor in Politics Lara Greaves, Former National press secretary Janet Wilson, and Newsroom's national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We cross live to Sydney for the latest on the sweeping liberalisation of citizenship laws for Kiwis, announced overnight The real reason we sent a delegation of 50 to the Pacific this week. Carmel Sepuloni joins us straight from her first mission as Deputy Prime Minister. And why bring back Live Animal Exports? National's new face Nicola Grigg defends the party's policy in her first longform interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today: National Party Leader Christopher Luxon joins us for a live extended interview. Can New Zealand's rivers be swimmable again? Freshwater researcher Marnie Prickett responds to another damning report on our water quality. Which MP has been adventuring in the North Pole and Jordan, and dog-sledging in Mongolia? Find out on Backstory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today.  Is he sluggish on the cyclone? The man in charge of the recovery - Grant Robertson from Parliament. Paris is burning over the retirement age... will the debate catch fire here too?  And the first former President to be charged with a crime - we cross to New York for the latest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the show today: Untested Police Minister Ginny Andersen live in studio Winston Peters joins us fresh from his polarising state of the nation speech  We cross live to Albert Park ahead of anti-trans activist Posie Parker's address Plus, MP Jan Logie and dancer Laura Philips join us to discuss employment rights for strip club workersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mouthy minister, a policy bonfire and a chaotic day on the ninth floor.Inside the new Prime Minister's office for our first election year interview.    Is a vote for the Greens just a vote for greenwashing?Or will the party hit back at Labour's dumping of its policies? Marama Davidson on The Pitch. Plus, an ACT MP, a brush with death - and love at first sight. MP Simon Court in a whole new light  - on Backstory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been a busy month for the new Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, she joins us for an extended interview. Then Dr Ian Soosay breaks down the essential components of successful large-scale mental health responses to disasters. Then Forest and Bird CEO Nicola Toki defends wetlands, Finn Hogan breaks down the digital power rankings, military strategist Mick Ryan discusses the likelihood of New Zealand getting involved in any conflict with China, and our political panel breaks down the week that was. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the programme today: Is our education minister ambitious enough for our children? Shamubeel Eaqub on the 400,000 New Zealanders behind on their loan repayments.  Is Queensland's flood response good enough to model ours on? National Party Forestry spokesperson Joseph Mooney on what he would do differently. ACT MP Karen Chhour is at the Bayview Community Centre, where she spent some of the best - and worst - times of her life - for her Backstory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's show has a story from Rebecca Wright on the front line of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. She then interviews Stuart Nash, the Minister who has been put at the head of Hawke's Bay's recovery and who recently announced an inquiry into forestry slash. Then Business Journalist Bernard Hickey joins us to break down the economic impact of the cyclone. Then Simon Shepherd goes to West Auckland to talk to homeowners who want bought out after their homes are flooded once again.  Lisette Reymer talks to us from Ukraine for an update on the war one year on.  Then Finn Hogan sits down with David Rennie to discuss increased tensions between China and the US and the impact it could have on NZ. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's show, Newshub Nation goes to the East Coast of the North Island to see the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.  We interview Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty, and Climate Change Minister James Shaw.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Interview with Grant Robertson after a week of financial turmoil  Conor Whitten's on the ground in the Hamilton West by-election battleground Finn Hogan gives us the latest digital power rankings Retired Major General Mick Ryan looks ahead to the impact the European winter will have on the Russia-Ukraine conflict We go behind the scenes with National MP Erica Stanford on Backstory Our expert political panel this week is Newshub Political Editor Jenna Lynch and Political Commentator Brigitte Morten   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Xi Jinping Justice Minister Kiri Allan reveals new hate speech laws National Justice Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith defends military academies  Auckland University senior lecturer Lara Greaves, political commentator Marg Joiner and King's Counsel criminal lawyer Marie Dyhrberg sit on our political panelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jacinda Ardern jets off to Southeast Asia Dr Chris Wilson dissects upcoming hate speech laws Kieran McAnulty says Labour's priorities line up with rural NZ's The government is investing in ancient Māori Rongoā practices to fight Kauri dieback Evangelist Franklin Graham begins his 'God Loves You' tour of NZ Political panel Ben Thomas, Ella Henry, and Maria Slade discuss the week in politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simon Shepherd sits down with Jacinda Ardern for an extended in-depth interview. James Shaw gives his take on COP27.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on cash, cows, and conflict. Bernard Hickey and Christina Leung on the issue that will define the election. Simon Shepherd with one for the tree lovers. Finn Hogan dives deep into deepfakes. And our political panel: Georgina Stylianou, Sarah Perriam, and Finn Hogan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

National Deputy Leader Nicola Willis defends her new plan to tackle poverty, an uncosted social investment fund with voluntary participation. We go to London for the latest lunacy in Westminster with Harriet Line, Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail. On The Pitch, National's Broadcast Spokesperson Melissa Lee blasts the mega-media merger that was defended by Tracey Martin on last week's show. An exclusive report from Senior Reporter Conor Whitten exposes an alarming lack of support for children with imprisoned parents. Then, on Backstory Simeon Brown opens up about a path to politics defined by faith, family, and fatherhood. And dissecting the news of the week on our expert panel: AUT Associate Professor Ella Henry, Former ACT MP Heather Roy, and Stuff Sundays Editor Tracy Watkins.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer is on the ground in Ukraine reporting the latest following vicious Russian counterattacks as Ukraine's resurgence continues. The architect of the TVNZ-RNZ merger, Tracey Martin, must quell fears that the new entity will undermine NZ's media landscape. Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood justifies his plans to tackle problems New Zealand can't seem to shake, finding workers and travelling to work. China's five-yearly National Congress is about to begin, we speak to ITV News Asia Correspondent Debi Edward in Beijing and look towards the historic week ahead. Diving into disinformation, director and author Dylan Reeve discusses his new book Fake Believe and the impact of conspiracy theories in NZ. And dissecting the news of the week on our expert panel: NBR senior journalist Dita de Boni, Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings, and Franks Ogilvie Law Director Brigitte Morten.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.