The IPCA's blistering report has torn open a years-long saga of misconduct and misplaced loyalty. In Focus on Politics, RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch lays out how the scandal unfolded.
From Kash Patel’s surprise visit to Kim Dotcom’s infamous raid, New Zealand’s relationship with the FBI and America has been anything but simple. In this episode, Guyon and Corin uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence — and why it matters now more than ever.
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Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Toby Manhire, Andrea Vance and Phil Goff. Tonight, they discuss the fallout from the ICPA investigation into how police handled allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; the spectre of asset sales; memories of the mother of all budgets and Chris Hipkins says he is happy to be called a socialist: is woke back?
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster been placed on leave, after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Mr Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency. The IPCA has criticised the former police executive for failing to act on allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, and interfering in the resulting investigation. Ingrid Hipkiss is joined by National's Nicola Willis and in for Carmel Sepuloni, is Labour's Tangi Utikere.
Brigitte, Andrew and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including changes to the Climate Change Response Act announced by Climate Change Minister Simon Watt.
Te Pāti Māori’s internal conflict has exploded into full public view. RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks how the turmoil unfolded - and whether there's any way back from the brink.
From quips about "raising the IQ of both countries", to gold fever and neoliberal reform, Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner dig through the history of the "brain drain"
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Read more about this history in this episode on the RNZ website here.
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In this week's half hour injection of politics, Wallace Chapman is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former advisor to Minister Paul Goldsmith. Morning Report host Corin Dann also joins, alongside by former Green MP Sue Kedgely.
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.
Dale, Liam and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including Prime Minister Chris Luxon's meeting with US President Donald Trump.
The House chats with three members of the Parliamentary Library. More than just books and periodicals – it’s a research powerhouse.
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