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Documents released to RNZ reveal senior Immigration New Zealand officials repeatedly ignored requests from minister Erica Stanford's office related to a failed I.T project. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell.
Labour's Chris Hipkins thinks the Electoral Commission needs to step up its game getting voters enrolled, particularly with new changes kicking in this election that will prevent people enrolling to vote on the day. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
RNZ political editor Jo Moir, Stuff political editor Jenna Lynch and NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan are joined by RNZ's lowly deputy political editor Craig McCulloch to dissect the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
It's more bad news for National, continuing its slide down to 28.7 percent in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, while Opportunity is closer to breaking into Parliament on 4.7 percent. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Jo Moir breaks down the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll; Chris Hipkins responds to latest RNZ-Reid Research poll; Sir Grahame Sydney remembers screen legend Sam Neill; Repeat recycling offenders face losing bins; Researcher tests life without a smartphone
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says Winston Peters has broken from usual processes in taking India trade deal discussions public before final cabinet decisions have been made. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to John Campbell.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has admitted he was unaware there was no night shelter in Auckland for people sleeping rough. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Public Service Commissioner has been tasked with investigating officials, after it was revealed ministers were misled about a failed technology project. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir discusses the latest political news from parliament with John Campbell.
The police commissioner has rebuked a superintendent who's standing for Labour at the election. Rakesh Naidoo has been placed thirteenth on Labour's list - meaning he's almost guaranteed a seat in Parliament. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir, and Business Editor, Corin Dann were in the Budget lock up and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Government will today reveal their 2026 budget, outlining how money will be spent, what it will and won't be spent on, and where it will come from, over the next year. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir, and Business Editor, Corin Dann spoke to John Campbell.
An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.
An update on what's happening in politics from RNZ's press gallery team.
Political update with political editor Jo Moir.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is heading home with fuel security for New Zealand intact and some of the country's biggest businesses better connected to help weather the economic storm. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Singapore.
The prime ministers of New Zealand and Singapore have just signed a world-first agreement. It commits both nations to keeping supplies moving in times of crisis, and gives New Zealand fuel security. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa Chan-Green from Singapore.
Following a lengthy and uncertain caucus meeting this morning, RNMZ political editor Jo Moir speaks with Jesse Mulligan on Prime Minister Christopher Luxon surviving a leadership challenge.
An update on politics with RNZ Political editor Jo Moir.
Mainfreight CEO 'frustrated' at KiwiRail, Auckland Transport; India FTA: Trade Minister still trying to woo Labour; NZTA discusses latest on national ticketing solution; Political update with RNZ Political editor, Jo Moir; New findings over how sperm whales communicate
An update from the Beehive with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir.
An update from The Beehive with RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir.
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
National has slipped further behind Labour in the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll, falling to 31% support. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest political poll is out. We have reaction from the Prime Minister, and Winston Peters, as well as analysis from RNZ political editor, Jo Moir; Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses its proposal to the government over fuel pricing; Calls for government to encourage more use of public transport.
"Inexplicable colonial-style arrogance" is how the Chinese Embassy has summed up public comments made by Judith Collins, Winston Peters, and their Australian ministerial counterparts. Australia's deputy prime minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles and Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong hosted Ms Collins and Mr Peters on Tuesday for their third annual get-together, which also marked 75 years of the New Zealand-Australia Alliance. But it's their joint statement following those talks that has agitated China's embassy in Wellington, and prompted a warning that the relationship between China and New Zealand is being put at risk. Political editor, Jo Moir reports.
Our political editor Jo Moir joins us.
RNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news.
Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest on conflict in the Middle East, including an announcement from the government that aircraft will be sent to assist in evacuations. Plus, an update on politics with RNZ Political Editor, Jo Moir.
Let's get back to the issues in the Middle East now and the response from the New Zealand government.
Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Several explosions have been heard over Qatari capital Doha, following Tehran's threats to retaliate against the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.
New Zealand is pausing its funding to the Cook Islands in the wake of a controversial deal signed between China and the Cook Islands.
Questions are being raised about why the Prime Minister's office did not know that a senior press secretary was investigated by police last year. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
The opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - would be in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Labour is in the lead on 33.2, with National in behind on 30.7 points, the Greens get 11.6, and New Zealand First is on 9.1 percentage points, while ACT has 6.6 and Te Pati Maori is on 5.5 percentage points. That gives the coalition government 57 seats, not enough to govern, while the Opposition parties would have 63 seats allowing them to form a government. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
The post-Budget RNZ-Reid Research poll reveals the Opposition parties - Labour, the Greens and Te Pati Maori - are in a position to form a government if an election was held today. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.
Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden says she used the c-word in the House on Wednesday as a way of sticking up for herself and other ministers. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The government is refusing to reveal any details about what exactly led to the resignation of former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Pay equity legislation, which is expected to pass under urgency, will make it harder for sectors to make a pay equity claim, and also halt all those currently in progress. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
Official Information documents show Education Minister Erica Stanford had forwarded emails to her personal email address, some of which included details of government policies and Budget documents. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The Finance Minister has announced the government will slash its new spending in the upcoming budget. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
A new RNZ poll has revealed about half of voters think New Zealand should increase its defence spending. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir breaks down a bad poll for the coalition, and the ongoing fallout from the school lunches programme, including new liquidation woes.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
New documents reveal the coalition has set aside 300 million dollars to cover broken infrastructure contracts and a break-fee with Hyundai, after the government ended a contract with the Korean company to build two new Interislander ferries. The contract, known as iRex, was cancelled with Hyundai shortly after the Coalition came to power. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Leiataualesa Susana Lei'ataua.
In Focus on Politics, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir takes a look at New Zealand's relationship with China as three Chinese warships sit off the coast of Australia, and the Cook Islands signs new agreements with the superpower, without first consulting New Zealand. Foreign Minister was in Beijing this week for high-level meetings, and RNZ's Corin Dann was there to report from the ground.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after an incident with a staff member last week. RNZ political editor Jo Moir joined Kathryn for an update.
From a substantial cabinet reshuffle, the start of oral submissions on the Treaty Principles bill, and lately, talk of privatisation - there's lots happening in politics.