Politics NZ

Politics NZ

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Politics NZ episodes

  • Coalition tempers ACT’s influence on gun laws

    The Arms Act has been home to New Zealand's gun laws since 1983, though it's had many, many iterations. The coalition has now overhauled the legislation - but it's not exactly the shake-up many were expecting. Political reporter Anneke Smith takes a closer look at the changes and explains why the ACT Party didn't get everything it wanted.

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    17 min
  • Parliament's Rules

    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? In this episode, Guyon and Corin trace 175 years of standing orders, Speaker’s rulings, and legendary political one-liners that have shaped New Zealand’s democracy.

    Watch the video version of the episode here.

    Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here.

    Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

    Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to [email protected]

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    47 min
  • The Whip 19 November 2025

    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 the show: the continuing fallout from the IPCA report on how police handled accusations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; The Opportunities Party is now Opportunity; Labour is now the most trusted party to respond to the most important issues to voters, according to a new survey and was it kosher for Chris Bishop to agree to reallocate funds from Kainga Ora to a bridge in his electorate ... a bridge he campaigned on?

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min
  • Spies, Allies, and the FBI

    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 this episode, Guyon and Corin uncover how NZ has balanced alliances, espionage, and independence — and why it matters now more than ever.

    Watch the video version of the episode here.

    Or you can watch the full series on the RNZ website here.

    Thanks to Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision.

    Have a topic you'd like Corin or Guyon to explore? Send your ideas to [email protected]

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    41 min
  • The Whip 12 November 2025

    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. Tonight, they discuss the fallout from the ICPA investigation into how police handled allegations against former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming; the spectre of asset sales; memories of the mother of all budgets and Chris Hipkins says he is happy to be called a socialist: is woke back?

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    27 min
  • Weekly Political Panel: Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere

    Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster been placed on leave, after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police.

    Mr Coster is the chief executive of the Social Investment Agency.
    The IPCA has criticised the former police executive for failing to act on allegations of sexual offending by former Deputy Commissioner Jevon McSkimming, and interfering in the resulting investigation.
    Ingrid Hipkiss is joined by National's Nicola Willis and in for Carmel Sepuloni, is Labour's Tangi Utikere.

    Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

    12 min

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