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Parliament's Rules
Episode 17
Inside Parliament’s Rulebook: Why can’t MPs call each other liars? Why do Speakers wield so much power? And which MP was kicked out just for sarcasm…
8 months ago
The Whip 19 November 2025
Episode 16
Join Wallace for New Zealand's most explosive 30 minutes of politics. He is joined by panellists Ruwani Perera, Dan Brunskill and Tracey Martin. On …
8 months ago
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
Episode 15
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
8 months ago
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Peter Dunne
Episode 14
Tim, Peter and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the political response to the Jevon McSkimming scandal.
Go to this episode on rnz.…
8 months ago
Loophole results in 11 day submission period for fast track amendments
Episode 13
A loophole in parliamentary rules has avoided a debate, shortened a committee report back time, and resulted in 11 days for the public to have their …
8 months ago
IPCA bombshell forces reckoning at top of police
Episode 12
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 C…
8 months, 1 week ago
Spies, Allies, and the FBI
Episode 11
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 …
8 months, 1 week ago
The Whip 12 November 2025
Episode 10
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. To…
8 months, 1 week ago
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere
Episode 9
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster been placed on leave, after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Mr C…
8 months, 1 week ago
Political commentators Andrew Kirton and Brigitte Morten
Episode 8
Brigitte, Andrew and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including changes to the Climate Change Response Act announced by Climate Change Minis…
8 months, 1 week ago