Katie Scotcher
Meng Foon hasn't yet quit as Race Relations Commissioner
Meng Foon is yet to formally resign from his role as Race Relations Commissioner.
The government announced on Friday Mr Foon had tendered his resignation, after failing to disclose a conflict of… Audio
Race Relations Commissioner resigns over conflict of interest
Race Relations Commissioner Meng Foon has resigned over an undeclared conflict of interest. RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher has the latest. [embed]… Video, Audio
Ministerial rule-breakers in hot water
Two senior ministers have this week been under pressure for breaking rules in place to ensure ministerial transparency and accountability. Political reporter Katie Scotcher examines the fall out. Audio
Labour under pressure with Michael Wood, Jan Tinetti scandals
Today further allegations against Michael Wood over comments he made to a journalist about his Auckland Airport shares.
It's also emerged his shareholding was raised three times with Jacinda Ardern's… Video, Audio
Michael Wood's explanation for airport shares flub 'inadequate' - Hipkins
"Inadequate" - the Prime Minister's verdict on Michael Wood's explanation for holding onto his Auckland Airport shares, despite being told several times to ditch them.
But Chris Hipkins is standing… Audio
Minister Wood apologises for failing to declare Airport shares
Senior Labour minister Michael Wood has apologised for failing to properly declare shares in Auckland Airport. Mr Wood, who is the minister of Transport, bought the shares when he was a teenager in… Audio
Friday political pannel with Jane Patterson and Katie Scotcher
And it's Friday, time to look back at the week that was. RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson and RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Opposition a focus at Labour Party Congress
Hundreds of Labour Party supporters gathered in Wellington this weekend for the party's election year congress.
It was a chance for Labour's base to get to know the new leader - but the party spent… Audio
National tweaks pledge to bring back $5 prescription fees
The government is defending its decision to provide only specific groups with cost of living support in this year's Budget.
Finance Minister Grant Robertson says he had to weigh up providing support… Audio
Coronation concert underway at Windsor Castle
Thousands gathered in London over the weekend to celebrate the first coronation in 70 years.
Celebrations of King Charles III and Queen Camilla are continuing with a concert at Windsor Castle… Audio
Coronation celebrations continue
Celebrations in the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have entered their second day.
People are attending street parties and a concert at Windsor Castle… Audio
High Commissioner to UK apologises to Māori King over tikanga
A right royal mess. The High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, has apologised to the Maori King for not following tikanga at an event in London.
The faux pas happened during a gathering of New… Audio
NZ-UK free trade deal "gold standard", says govt
Chris Hipkins has announced the free trade agreement between New Zealand and the United Kingdom will come into force at the end of the month. The Prime Minister made the announcement after meeting… Audio
Final preparations underway for King's Coronation in London
Dozens of royal family mega-fans have set up camp near Buckingham Palace - braving the chilly London nights just to catch a glimpse of King Charles on Coronation day.
Final preparations are underway… Audio
Whaitiri resignation a surprise to PM Hipkins while in London
Meka Whatiri's surprise defection has come while Prime Minister Chris Hipkins is in London for the King's Coronation.
He received the news not long after touching down in the UK.
Our reporter Katie… Video, Audio
Prime Minister en route to London for King's coronation
The Prime Minister is en route to the United Kingdom ahead of the coronation of King Charles the Third. Chris Hipkins is also expected hold bilateral meetings with his counterparts in the UK, Tonga… Audio
Government wants support for planned congestion charge scheme
The government wants get cross party support for its planned congestion charging scheme before introducing a law to enable it.
All political parties support some form of pricing, but some only on the… Audio
Walks website doesn't hold up great
The Milford Track booking system has crashed this morning after thousands of people tried to claim their spot on the iconic tramp.
Hut bookings for the Fiordland track went on sale at half past nine.
…The rate of growth in the cost of living has slowed
The rate of growth in the cost of living has slowed, but it's still at levels not seen since the 1990's.
Rising food prices and housing costs drove a 1.2 percent rise in the consumer price index for… Audio
Resident reacts to protest IPCA report
The occupation caused significant disruption in Wellington's CBD.
Rae Julian was in the thick of it - she lives nearby on Molesworth Street.
Katie Scotcher asked her what she remembers about the… Audio