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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…
9 months, 4 weeks 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 …
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
9 months, 4 weeks 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…
10 months 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…
10 months ago
From combative words to first words as new MP gives maiden statement
Episode 7
MPs spend hours arguing in the debating chamber at Parliament but on certain occasions they put aside their differences and a new MP's first speech i…
10 months ago
From reset to regret: Te Pāti Māori at war
Episode 6
Te Pāti Māori’s internal conflict has exploded into full public view. RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch unpacks how the turmoil unfolded - …
10 months ago
The Brain Drain Backstory
Episode 5
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…
10 months ago
The Whip for 5 November
Episode 4
In this week's half hour injection of politics, Wallace Chapman is joined by Holly Bennett, director of a government relations firm, and former advis…
10 months ago
Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni
Episode 3
Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report for the Weekly Political Panel.
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10 months, 1 week ago