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Top Stories for Friday 27 January 2023
Top stories for 27 January 2023 Tairawhiti residents say the death of a 12-year-old at a Gisborne beach strewn with wood debris could have been prevented. Free range egg farmers are fielding hundreds… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 26 January 2023
In his first full day on the job today, new Prime Minister Chris Hipkins will meet with Auckland business leaders. We also hear from shoppers about what they want done to curb rising prices. The US… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 25 January 2023
Top stories for 25 January 2023 A new day, a new Prime Minister - Chris Hipkins will be sworn in as our 41st Prime Minister at midday. Prominent Northland kuia, Titewhai Harawira, has died aged 90… Audio
The Panel with Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman (Part 2)
Today on the Panel, Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Allan Blackman find out why patches of the same road can look and feel different- turns out it's on purpose! Plus, they speak to Mana Taiao… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 23 January 2023
We speak to incoming Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. We also get reaction on Carmel Sepuloni becoming the country's first Deputy Prime Mister of Pasifika descent. The Lunar New Year is being celebrated… Audio
Jane Paterson: Chris Hipkins and the Labour Caucus
RNZ's political editor Jane Paterson updates us on the latest developments following Chris Hipkins being the sole nomination for leader of the Labour Party making him Prime Minister in waiting. Audio
Labour Party pollster on new leader prospects
Since 2020 Labour has slumped in the polls. Pollster Stephen Mills joins us now to discuss how a leadership change could affect voters' thinking.
Stephen works for Talbot Mills Research, which polls… Audio
Jacinda Ardern resignation "good news" - Farmers
The former chair of the Waikato Farmers Trust Lloyd Downing says Jacinda Ardern's resignation is good news for his farm in Morrinsville, Ms Ardern's hometown - but his criticism's not personal.
He… Audio
Former politician on vile abuse and vitriol
From Jacinda -mania to Vaxinda - Jacinda Ardern has been no stranger to online attention during her term.
Over the past 5 years she's gone from being an international icon of kindness and leadership… Audio
A Labour refresh no one was expecting
RNZ's Political Editor Jane Patterson spoke to Charlotte Cook with the latest analysis on future leader options. Audio
National finds a new spring in its step
Jacinda Ardern's resignation as prime minister yesterday shook her own party, and the main opposition one as well. Labour and National are both having caucus retreats in Napier this week.
RNZ… Audio
Ardern's leadership and the rise of online hate
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark says Jacinda Arden faced an unprecendented level of level of hatred and vitriol during her term in office.
Massey Univeristy's Suze Wilson and Auckland University's… Audio
Reaction from Napier Labour caucus retreat
Our political reporter Katie Scotcher has reaction from the Napier Labour caucus retreat. Audio
World reacts to end of era of Jacinda-mania
Jacinda-mania - a phrase coined as New Zealand's young, female Prime Minister rose to fame across Aotearoa - also spread beyond our country's borders.
During her five years in the role, Jacinda… Audio
Helen Clark on ups and downs of politics as Ardern resigns
Former Prime Minister and Labour Party leader Helen Clark is not stranger to the rough and tumble, and the ups and downs of politics. She spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
From terrorism to a pandemic - Ardern's time as PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has weathered many storms throughout her time at the top - from terrorism to a global pandemic.
Lauren Crimp spoke with community leaders and academics about how she… Audio
The international impact of Jacinda Ardern
Jacinda Ardern became a global icon for progressive politics and was praised for her handling of crises, but also became a lightning rod for criticism among the international right.
Guyon Espiner… Audio
Former Chief of Staff "completely stunned" by PM resignation
Jacinda Ardern's former Chief of Staff Mike Munro says he believes the vitriol she faced as Prime Minister took its toll, though he never thought she would resign.
He says all indications were she… Audio
National Party unfazed by Prime Minister's resignation
While people across the globe are saddened by Jacinda Ardern's resignation, others might be taking the news well.
When pressed yesterday, National Party leader Christopher Luxon wouldn't say whether… Audio
E tū loses "a guiding light" for members
Unions have paid tribute to Jacinda Ardern for her commitment to frontline workers and the employment initiatives.
Her Government spearheaded policy such as Fair Pay Agreements, Domestic Violence… Audio