Explained: What are the accusations against Eru Kapa-Kingi?
Published: October 14, 2025 08:51
Documents released by Te Pāti Māori include accusations the MP's son unleashed a profane and threatening "tirade of abuse" at Parliamentary security.
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Māori councillors take stock of Māori ward referendum results
Published: October 14, 2025 05:03
Two dozen districts have voted to scrap their Māori wards, while 18 voted to keep them.
Te Pāti Māori email: 'Not clear how many Māori Parties there are' - Labour leader
Published: October 14, 2025 03:06
"It seems that there are a number of different segments to the Māori Party," says Chris Hipkins, "and it's unclear whether they actually form a cohesive whole at this point."
Shipbuilder for new Interislander ferries announced
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/575895/shipbuilder-for-new-interislander-ferries-announced
Published: October 14, 2025 02:37
Guangzhou Shipyard International will build the two new Interislander ferries, set arrive in four years time, the government has announced.
Brownlee plans crackdown on Parliament's standards after Oriini Kaipara maiden speech, haka
Published: October 14, 2025 02:37
The Speaker suspended Parliament briefly last week after Oriini Kaipara's speech was followed by a waiata, then haka.
Explosive email accuses Te Pāti Māori MP of $133k overspend
Published: October 14, 2025 01:59
In an explosive late-night email, the party released files making a series of allegations about one of their own members of parliament.
'Mean-spirited': Māori lawyer joins calls to stop marine and coastal rights law changes
Published: October 14, 2025 00:39
Veteran Māori lawyer Annette Sykes says the government has to stop a law making it harder to get customary marine title.
ACC set to hire independent whistleblower service
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/575883/acc-set-to-hire-independent-whistleblower-service
Published: October 13, 2025 23:34
It comes at the same time as ACC has been reprimanded by the Chief Ombudsman.
PPTA teachers strike on day of NCEA exams - the dates to know
Published: October 13, 2025 20:48
About 21,000 secondary school teachers are walking off the job after stalled talks.
Terminally ill patients rank the businesses and government agencies worst to deal with
Published: October 13, 2025 20:03
Terminally ill patients reflect on their experiences across 14 sectors - from energy providers and insurance companies to employers, gyms, hospitals and rest homes.
First Wellington charter school set to open
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575850/first-wellington-charter-school-set-to-open
Published: October 13, 2025 18:51
Associate Education Minister David Seymour said the charter school was the first for Wellington.
New Census test cities revealed
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575838/new-census-test-cities-revealed
Published: October 13, 2025 17:34
Earlier this year the government announced the Census would be replaced with a combination of administrative data and smaller annual surveys.
Voters approval for leaders of National and Labour dropping significantly - poll
Published: October 13, 2025 05:56
The latest 1News Verian poll has Christopher Luxon with an overall approval rating of -14, down from -7 in March. Meanwhile, Chris Hipkins scored +1, still in the positives, but a 15 point drop from a result earlier this year.
Christopher Luxon 'very open' to Electoral Commission running local elections
Published: October 13, 2025 05:08
Currently, local elections are run by the councils themselves.
Watch: Christopher Luxon faces questions after Cabinet meeting
Published: October 13, 2025 04:06
The Education Minister Erica Stanford said the number of students who exceeded expectations in Term 3 was 43 percent.
NZ First to withhold support for Gene Tech bill unless major changes are made
Published: October 13, 2025 02:39
Parties agree the laws and regulations governing gene technology need to be modernised, but disagree over what the final bill should look like.
New methane target may need to change again, scientist says
Published: October 12, 2025 23:46
The government has slashed the biogenic methane reduction target.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon blames unions for ongoing strike action
Published: October 12, 2025 21:56
"I think people are getting sick of unions prioritising the politics over patients," Christopher Luxon says.
Watch live: Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara delivers her maiden speech
Published: October 9, 2025 02:26
The party is also set to announce its promised 'reset', though details remain scarce.
Review prompted by Michael Forbes scandal finds 'opportunity for improvement'
Published: October 9, 2025 02:12
The recommendations include setting more explicit expectations of employees regarding their conduct
Man removed from Parliament's gallery during foreshore and seabed debate
Published: October 9, 2025 01:00
The Ngāti Wai chairperson called out after a speech by ACT's Todd Stephenson, who was outlining the government's position.
'Giving it away': Winston Peters lays into Fonterra over sale of iconic brands
Published: October 9, 2025 00:48
The NZ First leader is demanding answers over the sale of brands including Mainland and Anchor.
What you need to know about the Jobseeker eligibility changes
Published: October 8, 2025 22:19
Explainer - Thousands of young people will no longer be eligible for Jobseeker payments. Here's what we know.
Decriminalising drug use best way to combat rising addiction, report finds
Published: October 8, 2025 19:32
The Drug Foundation is also recommending a complete overhaul of the Misuse of Drugs Act and throwing out the drug classification system.
It's 'reset' day and Te Pāti Māori want to put the Kapa-Kingi turmoil behind them
Published: October 8, 2025 19:09
Oriini Kaipara makes her maiden speech today, as the party announces a reset it hopes will distract from the turmoil of recent months.
Government slashes procurement rules in promised reboot
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575399/government-slashes-procurement-rules-in-promised-reboot
Published: October 8, 2025 18:55
Cabinet has agreed to cut the number of rules from 71 to 47, in an effort to make it easier for local companies to win contracts.
Outsourcing easy cases to private sector risks two-tier health system, doctors warn
Published: October 8, 2025 18:48
Outsourcing risks creating a two-tier health system and may compromise training, senior doctors have warned.
Groundhog Day, as Peters delivers third ministerial statement on Gaza
Published: October 8, 2025 08:36
Tuesday at parliament felt a bit like Groundhog Day, as Foreign Minister Winston Peters gave yet another ministerial statement on the war in Gaza.
More ocean space needed for the farming of kai moana - fisheries minister
Published: October 8, 2025 06:56
Shane Jones says there is an opportunity to "convert the oceanic space into a platform for global-scale protein-based fish farming".
Te Pāti Māori accuses government, media of 'constant attack' on Treaty of Waitangi
Published: October 8, 2025 05:51
Co-leader Rawiri Waititi pointed the finger during a blistering speech in Parliament.
Hundreds of teens with a health condition, disability may be cut from Jobseeker benefit
Published: October 8, 2025 04:03
The government is ending Jobseeker payments to 18- and 19 year olds whose parents earn more than $65,000.
Different educational regions could help attendance battle - Seymour
Published: October 8, 2025 02:43
Term-time holidays remain the main attendance challenge facing most schools.
New Zealand's resilience to climate change the focus of new $12m research programme
Published: October 8, 2025 01:32
Acting early on adaptation to climate risks will avoid costly losses in the future, says the programme head.
Reserve Bank slashes Official Cash Rate by 50 basis points
Published: October 8, 2025 01:28
The central bank has opted for boldness over caution, and has left the door open for another drop.
Military and civilian aerospace sectors benefit each other - dronemaker
Published: October 8, 2025 00:32
"The drone doesn't know if it's being flown for military or civilian purposes", says Dr Isaac Henderson.
National falls below 30% in latest Curia poll, left bloc could form government
Published: October 8, 2025 00:00
Both Labour and National have taken hits, but the centre left bloc could form a government, according to Curia's polling.
$180 billion of homes sitting on flood-prone land, government report finds
Published: October 7, 2025 21:44
More than 200,000 located in coastal inundation and inland flood zones, government agencies have found.
Morning Report political panel: Nicola Willis defends telling Greens to 'call the dogs off'
Published: October 7, 2025 20:52
"I think we shouldn't be so precious that we can't use metaphorical speech," the Finance Minister says.
America's Cup sailors Blair Tuke and Peter Burling hail new Hauraki Gulf protections
Published: October 7, 2025 20:47
The Bill is "an amazing first step" but still leaves plenty to do, Peter Burling says.
ACC disputes resolution company accused of sending complainants cut-and-paste decisions
Published: October 7, 2025 19:38
Three complainants were sent rulings on their case reviews that contained identical text, their lawyers say.
Bullying at Starship Hospital: Deadline for improvement nears
Published: October 7, 2025 17:32
Multiple allegations of bullying and harassment of staff have been reported at Starship children's hospital in Auckland, RNZ can reveal.
Policy, IT and other back-office health workers to join major strike action
Published: October 7, 2025 16:00
The union says critical IT workers and policy and business support staff are among them.
Bill to protect Hauraki Gulf passes
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575266/bill-to-protect-hauraki-gulf-passes
Published: October 7, 2025 07:29
The new bill builds on decades-long efforts to protect the Hauraki Gulf from the degradation of human activities.
The 'longest, deepest, slowest' job market - recruitment agency
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/business/575264/the-longest-deepest-slowest-job-market-recruitment-agency
Published: October 7, 2025 06:31
The prime minister claims jobs for young people are still out there, but one of NZ's largest recruitment agencies says the employment market is the tightest it has been in decades.
Actor who shared Winston Peters' address online says she regrets doing so
Published: October 7, 2025 04:35
Acacia O'Connor claims the NZ First leader is now using the incident as a "diversion tactic".
Time to 'refocus' foreign policy on Pacific - Peters
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575240/time-to-refocus-foreign-policy-on-pacific-peters
Published: October 7, 2025 03:54
The government needs to refocus its foreign policy priorities closer to home in the Pacific, says the foreign affairs minister.
Why the government's power plan is likely to result in dirtier, more expensive power
Published: October 7, 2025 00:40
Anaylsis: If you were looking for a government solution to soaring electricity bills, you won't have found it in last week's announcement.
Nicola Willis urges Greens to 'call off' protesters outside Winston Peters' home
Published: October 7, 2025 00:30
The Greens say they have "absolutely nothing" to do with a protest where Winston Peters' window was smashed, as government ministers heap blame on the party.
Adrian Orr's $410,000 payout was in his contract, Nicola Willis says
Published: October 7, 2025 00:03
The former Reserve Bank governor was given a restraint of trade payment.
Minister rejects Jobseeker eligibility changes is about meeting government targets
Published: October 7, 2025 00:02
Young people wanting to get Jobseeker Support will now have to take a parental income test from November nex year.
The 33 things the government plans to do before the end of year
Published: October 6, 2025 23:41
The final quarterly plan for the year has been released.
Te Pāti Māori president John Tamihere bats off questions about leadership
Published: October 6, 2025 21:47
A former ally has accused the party of operating like a "dictatorship".
Government announces New Top Up Community Grants scheme in boost for mental health
Published: October 6, 2025 20:36
The New Top Up Community Grants will see $250,000 per annum made available for distribution over the next two years.
Orchardists reject Luxon's claim sector is 'crying out' for workers
Published: October 6, 2025 18:40
The Prime Minister is urging young people to look for work in the sector amid changes to the Jobseeker benefit.
How many job hunters are there for each job ad?
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575154/how-many-job-hunters-are-there-for-each-job-ad
Published: October 6, 2025 18:39
Finding work may not be as easy as "getting off the PlayStation", data on jobs and job hunters shows.
School audits flagged with minsitry's 'red tape tip line'
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/575166/school-audits-flagged-with-minsitry-s-red-tape-tip-line
Published: October 6, 2025 17:38
A government report said a handful of schools spent more than 10 percent of their operations grants on audit fees, but the Education Ministry was working on bringing the cost down.
Business leaders' fears over Fair Trading Act assuaged after meeting with ministers
Published: October 6, 2025 17:37
Leaders vehemently opposed to changes say they are now feeling happier.
Government signs 83 new contracts with truancy services, Seymour says
Published: October 6, 2025 16:00
School students not enrolled or who are absent 15 or more days per school term can be referred to attendance services.
Environment Minister accused of staying silent on fast-track projects
Published: October 6, 2025 16:00
National's Penny Simmonds has commented on only eight of the 43 fast track projects she has been sent invites for.
'Disgusting coward' - Winston Peters says window smashed at his home, police called
Published: October 6, 2025 07:20
Police confirmed they were called to the NZ First leader's home after a report of wilful damage.
Tech giants warn against banning under 16s from social media
Published: October 6, 2025 06:06
Tech giants TikTok and Meta have cautioned against a proposed social media ban for under 16 year olds, at a Parliament inquiry into social media harm.
Watch: Christopher Luxon defends cuts to benefits for youth
Published: October 6, 2025 03:40
The prime minister says businesses are 'crying out for young people' as advocates decry the changes as a punishment.
Three-year-old dies of sepsis after several mistakes at hospital
Published: October 6, 2025 01:18
A junior doctor suspected Alexzander Sutherland-Hunt had sepsis, but didn't give him the recommened antibiotic. It wasn't the first error that night.
Protesters target Winston Peters' home again
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/575117/protesters-target-winston-peters-home-again
Published: October 6, 2025 00:59
Police say they responded to reports of a protest outside a residential address in an inner city Auckland suburb on Monday night.
Greens demand return of New Zealanders detained in Israel, government sanctions
Published: October 5, 2025 23:39
The flotilla involved dozens of boats carrying 500 people, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg.
Luxon won't say when free bowel cancer screening age will drop again
Published: October 5, 2025 19:59
From Monday, free bowel screening will be available for people aged 58 and over in Auckland, Northland, and the South Island.
Majority of NZ adults support social media ban for kids - research
Published: October 5, 2025 19:18
A social media ban is unlikely to be a "silver bullet" to improving young people's mental health, a researcher says.
Changes to NCEA food subjects could narrow students' options, cut jobs, teachers say
Published: October 5, 2025 19:06
They say the proposed change to technology, hospitality, and food and nutrition subjects will narrow students' options and cause job cuts.
Jobseeker changes: 'Punished for economic crisis they didn't create'
Published: October 5, 2025 19:05
"We love these young people," the prime minister says, but a youth advocate says they've never met a young person who doesn't want to find work.
Reserve Bank to review Official Cash Rate, experts call for 50 basis point cut
Published: October 5, 2025 18:05
The RBNZ could cut the Official Cash Rate by 50 points this week - but what does that mean for mortgages .
'People can be harmed' while anti-stalking legislation inches through Parliament - advocate
Published: October 5, 2025 07:52
Legislation to target stalkers is currently making its way through parliament.
Jobseeker: Parents earning more than $65k must support 18-19yo children
Published: October 5, 2025 03:37
First announced at the Budget, the government had not decided where to draw the line at the time.
Mediawatch: Quake-prone shake-up celebrated - but devil is in the detail
Published: October 4, 2025 20:04
Safety v savings
Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke named by Time as one of the world's 'most influential rising stars'
Published: October 4, 2025 18:09
Influential news magazine Time said she followed in the footsteps of ancestors who sustained Māori language, traditions and culture.
The third branch: Parliament's relationship with the courts
Published: October 4, 2025 17:34
The state has three independent branches. Victoria University Dean of Law Geoff McLay helps explain the crucial relationship between Parliament, government and the courts.
NZ, Australia agree on new trade standards deal, eye WTO reform
Published: October 4, 2025 04:08
New Zealand and Australia trade ministers vowed to deepen economic ties amid changes in the global market.
Toitū Te Tiriti's Eru Kapa-Kingi rules out starting rival political party after split from Te Pāti Māori
Published: October 4, 2025 00:30
Kapa-Kingi hopes the split will spur Te Pāti Māori into creating genuine change from the inside.
Government reveals which areas will have free bowel cancer screening age lowered first
Published: October 3, 2025 23:33
The health minister says this is the first step in the goal of lowering the screening age to match Australia.
NZ strikes compensation deal with Samoa over Manawanui sinking
Published: October 3, 2025 19:33
RNZ understands an announcement is expected imminently.
Government announces more funding for natural pharmaceutical sector
Published: October 3, 2025 19:00
It's announced a $42.8 million funding boost to go towards a 'Biodiscovery Platform'.
NZ Embassy trying to speak with Kiwis aboard intercepted Gaza-bound flotilla
Published: October 3, 2025 07:33
A Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade spokesperson said they expect any New Zealanders to be treated in a manner consistent with international law.
Government unveils strategy for the defence industry
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/574893/government-unveils-strategy-for-the-defence-industry
Published: October 3, 2025 07:04
The plan will lift New Zealand's defence spending to more than 2 percent in the next eight years with the Defence Minister seeking to have New Zealand develop weapons for export.
Associate Health Minister Seymour pushing for more medicine funding in next year's Budget
Published: October 3, 2025 05:07
The Associate Health Minister has revealed he is pushing for hundreds of millions of dollars in additional drug funding in next year's Budget.
Former Māori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell backs Toitū Te Tiriti split
Published: October 3, 2025 05:00
"It's a split and it doesn't mean to say that there's not compatibility or alignment with kaupapa."
Gaza flotilla supporters gathered outside Winston Peters' Auckland home to protest
Published: October 3, 2025 04:22
Footage seen by RNZ shows people chanting, banging drums, waving Palestinian flags and holding posters.
Government announces new $15m roof for Auckland's Manuka Doctor Tennis arena
Published: October 2, 2025 21:43
The roof project is the first investment announced as part of the government's $70 million Major Events and Tourism Package.
Te Pāti Māori emails to reassure members after ties cut with Toitū Te Tiriti
Published: October 2, 2025 21:02
The Toitū Te Tiriti movement has broken away from the political party, citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and a need for independence.
Te Pāti Māori promises 'reset' after rift with Toitū Te Tiriti
Published: October 2, 2025 05:54
Toitū Te Tiriti says it will no longer align itself with Te Pāti Māori, with its spokesperson citing leadership concerns, a clash of values, and the need for independence.
Wayne Brown is urging Aucklanders to vote to 'send Wellington a message'
Published: October 2, 2025 04:36
The mayor wants to "send Wellington a message", but his main opponent isn't sure that's what Aucklanders want - if they even know there's an election at all.
Environment minister accused of using position to influence council's legal process
Published: October 1, 2025 07:54
Penny Simmonds says it is "wholly appropriate" to engage with the primary sector.
New rules for welfare of pigs on farms - in 10 years
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/574714/new-rules-for-welfare-of-pigs-on-farms-in-10-years
Published: October 1, 2025 07:33
The government's changes set new welfare requirements for pig farming, but will not come into force until the end of 2035.
'Collective responsibility and whatnot' - Shane Jones keeping quiet on energy reforms
Published: October 1, 2025 07:30
The government's loudest voice on energy policy is keeping his opinions to himself for now, citing Cabinet collective responsibility.
New leaders announced for Māori entities
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/574693/new-leaders-announced-for-maori-entities
Published: October 1, 2025 02:57
Māori Development Minister Tama Potaka made the announcement.
Flickering fortunes: National's energy plan unlikely to light up polls
Published: October 1, 2025 00:22
Analysis - The recent energy announcement looks unlikely to give National a lift in the deadlocked polls.
Businesses, opposition slate government's 'weak' energy reforms
Published: September 30, 2025 23:41
The government is being accused of backing away from strong action on affordability and competition in the wake of a major report published today.
Auckland mayor Wayne Brown says comments about quitting blown out of proportion
Published: September 30, 2025 23:17
The incumbent Auckland mayor Brown has backtracked after saying he might not finish a full term if reelected.
Government stops short of major energy shakeup, rejects asset sale
Published: September 30, 2025 20:16
The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.
Quake-prone building rule change could be big win for Chateau Tongariro, mayor says
Published: September 30, 2025 18:11
The 96-year-old building closed in February 2023 due to earthquake risk.
Government poised to announce response to electricity market review
Published: September 30, 2025 16:30
The review was announced last winter, after shortages pushed up wholesale power prices.
Better access to mental health services but Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges regional variance
Published: September 30, 2025 16:09
But Minister Matt Doocey acknowledges there are discrepancies across regions and more work needs to be done.
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