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Week in Politics: Polls woes, pay rises and Greens trouble
Analysis - A poll showing the opposition is more popular than the government raises questions, politicians go through their 'trial by pay rise' and a Green MP loses her cool in the debating chamber.
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National raised $10.4m in donations in 2023
3 May 2024Political parties have now fully disclosed the donations they received last year - with National getting more than double the cash of any other party.
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Greens have 'historically bad' start to the year - political scientist
3 May 2024The party has had faced a challenging set of circumstances over the past five months, Lara Greaves says. Audio
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'Not my first legal rodeo' - Peters on defamation threat
3 May 2024Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he will not be cowed by threats of legal action, having received a legal letter from Bob Carr.
Week in Politics: Polls woes, pay rises and Greens trouble
Analysis - A poll showing the opposition is more popular than the government raises questions, politicians go through their 'trial by pay rise' and a Green MP loses her cool in the debating chamber.
Winston Peters continues criticism of Bob Carr
Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters appears undeterred by legal threats, doubling down on his criticism of former Australian senator, Bob Carr. Political Editor Jo Moir reports. Audio
National raised $10.4m in donations in 2023
Political parties have now fully disclosed the donations they received last year - with National getting more than double the cash of any other party.
Police Minister promises crime policies will deliver
The police minister says its not realistic to expect a crime free nirvana over night but he remains confident the government's tough on offending policies will deliver over time. Police Minister Mark… Audio
Greens have 'historically bad' start to the year - political scientist
The party has had faced a challenging set of circumstances over the past five months, Lara Greaves says. Audio
'Not my first legal rodeo' - Peters on defamation threat
Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters says he will not be cowed by threats of legal action, having received a legal letter from Bob Carr.
Vic Uni Students' Assoc on freedom of speech event
Victoria University's students' association is relieved their concerns about a planned freedom of speech event have been taken on board, with the university making changes to the format of the event… Audio
Further allegations emerge about Green MP Julie Anne Genter
The Green Party has another hitch in an already tumultuous start to the term - as further allegations emerge about MP Julie Anne Genter. Political commentator Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Winston Peters doubles down on comments about a former Australian foreign minister in speech
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his comments about a former Australian foreign minister in a speech this morning. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'I've got a right to say what I said' - Peters on defamation threat
The Foreign Minister spoke about the NZ-China relationship amid lingering questions about AUKUS.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 3 May
On today's episode, former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr has confirmed legal action against Winston Peters is underway over comments made in a Morning Report interview yesterday about the AUKUS… Audio
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Ministers in Japan and South Korea hold AUKUS talks
While our foreign ministry continues to investigate Pillar 2 of AUKUS, ministers from Japan and South Korea have held talks with the pact's partners. Hong Kong correspondent Laura Westbrook spoke to… Audio
New law looks to shake up insurance
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Audio
Victoria university to host debate on freedom of speech
The on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria University appears to be on again. Victoria's vice chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Green MP Julie Anne Genter under fire
There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour's David Parker on AUKUS Pillar Two
Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson… Audio
Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions due to comments
It is day 10 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York, and the former president is facing the prospect of additional sanctions due to more comments he made about individuals involved… Audio
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant
Tonga's key ministerial portfolios remain vacant. Audio
