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Morning Report: RNZ's Jo Moir and Craig McCulloch discuss election results
RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir, and Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Morning Report: Janet Wilson and Andrew Little discuss election results
While the election is over, Kiwis still don't have a clear answer to who the country's next government will be. Former National Party chief press secretary Janet Wilson and Former Labour Party leader and current Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The law of Laws, what to look for Saturday night, & what will the next government DO?
With just two sleeps to election day, we look at who's confident, the Michael Laws effect, at what the Danes do that New Zealand could try. As a useful podcast we also have the top tips for what to keep an eye on come election night and which policies each bloc agree on and are most likely to prioritise.
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The Whip for 4 November
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Jacqui van Der Kaay, Guyon Espiner and Marian Hobbs. We talk all about the US midterm elections, where it looks like a blue democrat wave, should Michael laws be removed as a NZ First candidate after sexist comments about an Opportunity party candidate? How does the panel think parliament will end up after the election? And why was it so much about overhangs?
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Morning Report Political Panel: Sophie Handford and Katie Nimon
Labour's Kapiti candidate Sophie Handford, and National MP and Napier candidate Katie Nimon joined Ingrid Hipkiss for this weekâs political panel
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Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes
Brigitte, Gareth and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics as the election campaign moves into its final week, and John Key has a message for voters.
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Overhangs, gangs, rogue-ish polls, & the most unpredictable electorate
How can you make sense of competing polls and will overhang seats win the election? How did gangs become a liability for National as well as Labour? And we take a tour of the MÄori electorates with Julian Wilcox.
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The Whip for 28 October
Join Wallace for a special 3 Under 30 edition of The Whip. He is joined by panellists Aryan Bhatnagar, Alex Martin and Caeden Tipler. They discuss the latest poll results, and the controversy over New Zealand First candidate Ron Mark's ad calling out Diversity, Equity and Inclusion schemes. Then, they check the temperature of youth engagement this election and take a look at the seemingly never-ending debate over gangs on the campaign trail.
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni
Paul Goldsmith and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Political commentators Andrew Ketels and Phil Goff
Andrew Ketels and Phil Goff.
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The rise of AI politics, who gets on the phone November 8, & National's front bench risk
Are the polls starting to move? Has Christopher Luxon painted himself into a corner or does he still have an opportunity with Opportunity? Who picks up the phone to whom on November 8? And win or lose, who's left from National's front bench?
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The Whip for 21 October
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Penny Hulse, Tim Wilson and Corin Dann. Up for discussion tonight: the third and final leader's debate: who won and are there just too many debates now to follow? The latest on what the political polls are saying. the attack on Australian MP Helen Heines and what it says about political violence and our democracy. Plus we pour over the most important revelation of the election campaign so far: Christopher Luxon and his teenage waterbed.
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Morning Report Health Debate: Simeon Brown and Ayesha Verrall
National and Labour's health spokespeople talk about the issues facing the sector, and their plans to fix it. National's Simeon Brown and Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
Kathryn, Dale and Liam discuss recent events in politics including how the leaders have fared in recent TV debates.
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Winding up Winston, the rule of ruling things out, Peter Dunne's heir, and the boring work of saving democracy
The debates this week told us a heap about the state of the nation and the vibe of the campaign. We discuss how Opportunity took its chance, why New Zealand First feels boxed in, and where National and Labour are getting it wrong... and what they're doing right.
Photo credit Harley Peters - TVNZ
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The Whip for 14 October
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Tracey Martin, Stephen Parker and Annebelle Lee-Mather. They discuss Tuesday's TVNZ multi party debate, criticism some parties are getting for meeting with the Mongrel Mob, New Zealand's abstention of a UN vote on global pandemic preparedness and more.
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Morning Report Political Panel: Ricardo Menéndez March and James Christmas
Green Party MP Ricardo Menéndez March and ACT candidate James Christmas spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about their policies and the focus on minor parties this election.
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Brigitte Morten
Kathryn, Neale and Brigitte discuss recent events in politics, including latest polling that suggests NZ First is gaining support.
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Nationalâs panic and pivot as it tries to win back its fractured base
Major parties try new policies to reconnect with their bases, National re-writes its risk pitch, fiscal frustrations, & what stuck from the first leaders debate.
Image credit: Harley Peters - TVNZ
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The Whip for 7 October 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Heather Roy, Ben Thomas and Ruwani Perera. They discuss last night's TVNZ leader's debate, the very latest polls that seem to show a slump for the main parties, Te PÄti MÄori and their "one person" strategy, cuts to foreign aid to boost Pharmac and why doesn't Auckland's CRL have a plaque yet?
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Morning Report Finance Debate: Barbara Edmonds and Nicola Willis go head-to-head
Labourâs Barbara Edmonds and Nationalâs Nicola Willis face-off in Morning Reportâs finance debate with John Campbell.
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Political commentators Lianne Dalziel and Jonathan Ayling
Labour's fiscal plan release has re-ignited the battle of the finance spokeswomen and polling trends
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How's this election different? Disgruntlement, Opportunity, & First-termitis
The campaigns are launching and it's time to lock into politics New Zealand. Caucus returns to set the scene for Election 2026, discussing why incumbency sucks, strategic voting is controversial, and the minor parties are major players.
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The Whip for 30 September 2026
Join Wallace for a special '3 Under 30' edition of The Whip. Panellists Andie McCombs, Tyler Oroanu and Eve McCallum give their scores of the campaigns so far, unpack the latest 1 New Verian poll which has the Green party surging in popularity, and assess Labour's student loan policy.
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Morning Report Political Panel: Paul Goldsmith and Arena Williams
National's Paul Goldsmith and Labour's Arena Williams spoke to John Campbell on Morning Reportâs political panel.
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Political commentators Ben Thomas and Tracey Martin
Ben, Tracey and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics.
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The House: Parliament's triennial warrant of fitness
Just about the last thing that happens before a Parliament adjourns for an election
RNZ's The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliament's Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our articles or podcast at RNZ.
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A pre-campaign catchup as parties flee Parliament
The 54th Parliament has adjourned, and politicians have been let loose on the campaign trail. Before they fled the building, political reporter Giles Dexter sat down with the parties and asked what the public could expect from them over the next six weeks.
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The Whip for 23 September 2026
Join Wallace Chapman for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Fran O'Sullivan, Andrea Vance and Marian Hobbs. First they discuss Nicky Hager's new book - bombshell or fizzer? Then, is the OIA fit for purpose? It's a question summoned by the leak of an Education Ministry meeting where staff were told to keep certain feedback out of written communication. And are grocery prices shaping up to be one of the defining issues this election year?
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Tim Hurdle
Tim, Gareth, and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the various policies to do supermarket competition.
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The House: Pity the Committee - 48 meeting days, 55 laws
The House on Sunday: The Government has deluged Parliamentâs committees with work but starved them of time due to extra debates and urgency. The Justice Committee had it especially tough. Also, Louis looks at some of the bills passed into law during a long week of urgency.
*RNZâs The House, with insights into Parliament, legislation and issues, is made with funding from Parliamentâs Office of the Clerk. Enjoy our articles or podcast at RNZ.
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Unexpected item in National's policy area
National is campaigning to 'pursue' breaking up Foodstuffs, as the party of business surprisingly ponders intervening in private enterprise. Political reporter Giles Dexter shops around political parties' pledges to drive down grocery prices, and looks at how likely it is that National's proposal will actually happen.
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The Whip for 16 September 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Andrew Williams, Guyon Espiner and Jenna Lynch. The discuss the harrowing inquiry into police and Oranga Tamariki's handling of the Tom Phillips case, two new political polls that make the major parties look more like minors, the latest pitches to bring supermarket prices down, and the historic opening of Auckland's City Rail Link.
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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Political commentators Neale Jones and Liam Hehir
Neale Jones was Chief of Staff to Labour Leader Jacinda Ardern, and prior to that was Chief of Staff to Andrew Little. He is the director of public affairs firm Capital. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National Party member. [picture id="4JIKO0K_Media_2_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Kathryn, Neale and Liam discuss recent events in politics including whether Labour has left its run too late.
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Getting the last word: How MPs farewell Parliament
As MPs prepare to leave Parliament, their valedictory speeches offer a chance to look back. From triumphs and tribulations to political reflections and often a healthy dose of humour, these final words in the House can reveal a more candid side of politicians as they say haere ra.
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National's olive branch: bed tax out, council cash in
National has offered councils a peace deal after rebuffing their calls for a bed tax. Instead, it's offering to give them a share of the revenue raised by an existing "tourist tax". But some councils say it still falls short. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch takes a look.
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The Whip for 9 September 2026
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Annabelle Lee-Mather, Jonathan Milne and Peter Dunne. On the show tonight: Chris Hipkins new shocking poll result, should Labour give him the heave-ho?; the Greens supermarket policy is to spend billions to create a viable, state-run alternative in the marketplace, is this even possible; how can political parties hoover up the youth vote?; and Winston Peters called music group Kneecap "low IQ weasels", little did he know NZ First had used a Kneecap song in a video for social media.
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Morning Report Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters
Nicola Willis and Vanushi Walters joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
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