Newshub Nation

Newshub Nation: November 25th, 2023

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 23:05:28 -0000

Hold on New Zealand, we have a Government - a three-party coalition for the first time in our history. Deputy Prime Minister-in-waiting David Seymour joins us.

How is incoming Finance Minister Nicola Willis going to pay for those tax cuts? She's with us too.

And a diplomatic breakthrough in the Israel-Hamas war - former Prime Minister Helen Clark on what the global community needs to do during the pause.

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Newshub Nation: November 18th, 2023

Sat, 18 Nov 2023 00:09:54 -0000

Christopher Luxon should be at APEC this weekend... instead he's entering a 15th day of talks trying to form a government... could his foreign buyers tax be dead?

Meanwhile, it's a never-ending campaign for the people of Port Waikato... we are with the leading candidates.

And the new Green MP who was once an actor in a memorable TV commercial - coming up on BackStory.

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Newshub Nation: November 11th, 2023

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 23:29:06 -0000

It's been a month since election day... but still, no government... we check in on the very cloak-and-dagger happenings around Parliament this week.

Gerry Brownlee though, has been getting on with the job... at the Pacific Islands Forum - could he be our next foreign minister - he joins us.

And Early Childhood Teachers went on strike this week... we hear from one - about why the sector is at breaking point.

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Newshub Nation: November 4th, 2023

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 23:29:11 -0000

On the programme today: the specials are in, so how does that change who's in who's out and who needs Winston.

29 countries sign a pledge to make Artificial Intelligence safe, but where was New Zealand?

And on Backstory - the new MP who was once a pilot and a personal assistant to a prince.

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Newshub Nation: October 28th, 2023

Sat, 28 Oct 2023 00:20:25 -0000

New Zealand is calling for a humanitarian pause in Gaza... we speak to the Israeli Defense Force... and a UN worker on the frontlines of this conflict as it intensified overnight.

Climate was a poor cousin to cost of living during the election, so what could happen under a new government?

And Backstory is back with an MP who's been a familiar voice for farmers.

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Newshub Nation: October 21st, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 21:36:33 -0000

From a historic majority - to opposition in one term... what went wrong for Labour - and how does it rebuild... We ask Carmel Sepuloni.

Winston's back but uncharacteristically quiet... so what will he be like in negotiations? Former NZ First MP Ron Mark with his insights.

And we meet some of Parliaments newest MPs.

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Newshub Nation post-election special

Sat, 14 Oct 2023 23:11:57 -0000

The dust has settled and there will be a new Government. Join Newshub Nation to make sense of it all as we interview the party leaders, investigate coalition options, and unpack the jargon with our political experts.

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Newshub Nation: October 7th, 2023

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 01:23:05 -0000

Nicola Willis and Grant Robertson are here for our final pre-election debate.

Who's nailing the campaign online - and who's gone weird on Tik Tok? Our Digital Power Rankings - election edition.

And fear and loathing on the campaign trail - a special report on MP safety.

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Newshub Nation Powerbrokers' Debate: September 21, 2023

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 01:00:04 -0000

Welcome to the first Leaders' Debate for our Minor Parties, but these are no minnows - they will shape the next Government of New Zealand, in just 22 days.

Rebecca Wright moderates a debate between ACT's David Seymour, NZ First's Winston Peters, The Green's Marama Davidson, and Te Pāti Māori's Debbie Ngarewa-Packer.

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Newshub Nation: September 16, 2023

Sat, 16 Sep 2023 02:44:39 -0000

Competent - or just Confident? It's a question swirling around the Nats Tax plan... we sit down with Christopher Luxon.

Two doctors and a contest of ideas. Labour's Ayesha Verrall and National's Shane Reti head to head.

And the numbers are in - we've polled one of this election's most fascinating battleground electorates...

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Newshub Nation: September 09, 2023

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:43:23 -0000

Battleground electorates where there's everything to play for this election.

Finn Hogan's Digital Power Rankings - special campaign edition.

And you thought you knew James Shaw? Well... check out his Backstory

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Newshub Nation: September 02, 2023

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 00:14:46 -0000

Parliament has risen, the campaign starts today and Chris Hipkins fights his first election as Prime Minister... He joins us live.

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Newshub Nation: August 26th, 2023

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 00:41:11 -0000

Is there a path back for Labour? The Deputy Prime Minister is here for her pre-election interview.

Chasing the unicorn: What women want to see from our politicians - and why it matters so much.

A political love story - on Backstory

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Newshub Nation: August12th, 2023

Sat, 12 Aug 2023 00:54:46 -0000

Strap in for our first head-to-head debate this election season: our Young Leaders' Debate.

Getting the best deal: minor parties in parliament reveal their coalition bottom lines.

And the MP who surfs, and started a family in her teens. A familiar leader in a whole new light....on Backstory.

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Newshub Nation: August 5th, 2023

Sat, 05 Aug 2023 01:57:18 -0000

How will New Zealand take on big tech? Broadcasting Minister Willie Jackson joins us.

Riding high in the polls...Act Party leader David Seymour's pre-election interview.

Andrew Little launches New Zealand's first National Security Strategy.

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Newshub Nation: July 08, 2023

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 23:16:53 -0000

Following explosive revelations of misconduct in youth justice facilities, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis fronted this morning on Newshub Nation for an extended interview.

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Newshub Nation: 1st July 2023

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 01:03:23 -0000

In July last year a shellshocked James Shaw was ejected as Green Co-leader at his own party conference.

Could it happen again? He joins us one week out from this year's agm.

Also, why is our government suddenly putting nine million dollars into a "foreign interference work programme"?

And can New Zealand continue to produce enough food?

Forward-thinking Kiwis are growing their own, and stockpiling the surplus.

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Newshub Nation: 24th June 2023

Sat, 24 Jun 2023 00:42:27 -0000

This conference weekend for National Rebecca joins us from the capital with the latest from the campaign.

They might have lost Immigration Minister Michael Wood but our migrants still need answers - we meet two of them.

And a political decision looms for Māori, how to decide between the Māori and general rolls - before the cutoff.

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Newshub Nation: 17th June 2023

Sat, 17 Jun 2023 00:58:05 -0000

Aiming for the TOP, could Raf Manji become the new political powerbroker?

A big week for farmers, we've been at Fieldays as parties vie for the crucial rural vote.

And online loot boxes, are they gaming or a gateway to underage gambling?

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Newshub Nation: 10th June 2023

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 02:47:09 -0000

Nicola Willis ended a standout political week - you guessed it - clarifying comments about babies by Christopher Luxon. She joins us.

The fates of Auckland's flooded and ruined homes will be sealed on Monday - but not all of them, a special report from Muriwai.

And does the US have alien spacecraft? It's a story that set the internet alight this week.... and is prompting a congressional hearing

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Newshub Nation: June 3rd, 2023

Sat, 03 Jun 2023 01:18:12 -0000

On the programme today: Mayor Tory Whanau hits back against her critics in Wellington City, a two-time surrogate mother in Auckland reflects on proposed surrogacy laws, and one regulator to rule them all. New moves to police media and social media are discussed by our expert media panel.

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Newshub Nation: May 27th, 2023

Sat, 27 May 2023 00:22:41 -0000

No budget bump in the polls for Labour - but could a new policy do the trick? We're live to Wellington where Simon Shepherd is with the Deputy Prime Minister.

Scrutiny stress: Adrian Orr feels personally attacked at his press conference ... but why?

Finn Hogan is here with his Digital Power Rankings and what's been making waves online.

When ACT MP Mark Cameron entered Parliament he owned only one suit... and his partner had to teach him how to send an email so we travelled to his picturesque Tai Tokerau farm to hear his backstory.
Early Childhood teachers say the conditions attached are impossible and could lead to higher prices, and centres closing down.

Simon sat down with one centre director Kelly Seaburg and asked why she thinks the policy is a lemon.

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Newshub Nation: May 20th, 2023

Sat, 20 May 2023 00:46:53 -0000

On the programme today.
Revealing the hidden details in the budget with Finance Minister Grant Robertson

Big budget winners. Our gaming industry is levelling up.

And one MP's story of longing and reunion - coming up on Backstory.

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Newshub Nation: May 13th, 2023

Sat, 13 May 2023 02:35:25 -0000

On the programme today:

He's been a man of mystery this year - traveling a lot, what's he been up to?

Defence Minister Andrew Little on the future of our force.

What is Brian Tamaki's election year destiny?

And wisdom from an award-winning principal.

Will he give our schools a pass - or a fail?

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Newshub Nation: May 6th, 2023

Sat, 06 May 2023 01:16:02 -0000

How far will Te Pāti Māori go to become the powerbrokers this election? Co-leader Rawiri Waititi joins us live.

With the EU playing hardball and rising power India ignoring us what's next for Trade Minister Damien O'Connor?

And you think you've got bus troubles? Try waiting six hours - a special report from Finn Hogan.

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Newshub Nation: April 29th, 2023

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 20:23:20 -0000

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta discusses the future of NZ's foreign policy and AUKUS.

ACT Leader David Seymour and Green spokesperson for Revenue Chloe Swarbrick debate the future of NZ's tax policy.

Māori data specialist, Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, discusses the inequality genetic testing can impose on Māori and Pacifica communities.

Appearing on Newshub Nation's political panel, Victoria University Associate Professor in Politics Lara Greaves, Former National press secretary Janet Wilson, and Newsroom's national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva.

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Newshub Nation: April 22nd, 2023

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 00:59:29 -0000

We cross live to Sydney for the latest on the sweeping liberalisation of citizenship laws for Kiwis, announced overnight

The real reason we sent a delegation of 50 to the Pacific this week. Carmel Sepuloni joins us straight from her first mission as Deputy Prime Minister.

And why bring back Live Animal Exports? National's new face Nicola Grigg defends the party's policy in her first longform interview.

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Newshub Nation: April 15th, 2023

Sat, 15 Apr 2023 00:41:28 -0000

On the programme today: National Party Leader Christopher Luxon joins us for a live extended interview. Can New Zealand's rivers be swimmable again? Freshwater researcher Marnie Prickett responds to another damning report on our water quality. Which MP has been adventuring in the North Pole and Jordan, and dog-sledging in Mongolia? Find out on Backstory.

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Newshub Nation: April 1st, 2023

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 22:57:47 -0000

On the programme today.

Is he sluggish on the cyclone? The man in charge of the recovery - Grant Robertson from Parliament.

Paris is burning over the retirement age... will the debate catch fire here too?

And the first former President to be charged with a crime - we cross to New York for the latest

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Newshub Nation: March 25, 2023

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:40:41 -0000

On the show today:

Untested Police Minister Ginny Andersen live in studio

Winston Peters joins us fresh from his polarising state of the nation speech

We cross live to Albert Park ahead of anti-trans activist Posie Parker's address

Plus, MP Jan Logie and dancer Laura Philips join us to discuss employment rights for strip club workers

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Newshub Nation: March 18, 2023

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 23:05:53 -0000

A mouthy minister, a policy bonfire and a chaotic day on the ninth floor.
Inside the new Prime Minister's office for our first election year interview.
Is a vote for the Greens just a vote for greenwashing?
Or will the party hit back at Labour's dumping of its policies? Marama Davidson on The Pitch. Plus, an ACT MP, a brush with death - and love at first sight.
MP Simon Court in a whole new light - on Backstory.

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Newshub Nation: 11th March 2023

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 22:18:44 -0000

It's been a busy month for the new Health Minister Ayesha Verrall, she joins us for an extended interview. Then Dr Ian Soosay breaks down the essential components of successful large-scale mental health responses to disasters. Then Forest and Bird CEO Nicola Toki defends wetlands, Finn Hogan breaks down the digital power rankings, military strategist Mick Ryan discusses the likelihood of New Zealand getting involved in any conflict with China, and our political panel breaks down the week that was.

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Newshub Nation: 4th March 2023

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:17:17 -0000

On the programme today:

Is our education minister ambitious enough for our children?

Shamubeel Eaqub on the 400,000 New Zealanders behind on their loan repayments.

Is Queensland's flood response good enough to model ours on?

National Party Forestry spokesperson Joseph Mooney on what he would do differently.

ACT MP Karen Chhour is at the Bayview Community Centre, where she spent some of the best - and worst - times of her life - for her Backstory.

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Newshub Nation: 25th February 2023

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 22:55:33 -0000

This week's show has a story from Rebecca Wright on the front line of recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle. She then interviews Stuart Nash, the Minister who has been put at the head of Hawke's Bay's recovery and who recently announced an inquiry into forestry slash.

Then Business Journalist Bernard Hickey joins us to break down the economic impact of the cyclone.

Then Simon Shepherd goes to West Auckland to talk to homeowners who want bought out after their homes are flooded once again.

Lisette Reymer talks to us from Ukraine for an update on the war one year on.

Then Finn Hogan sits down with David Rennie to discuss increased tensions between China and the US and the impact it could have on NZ.

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Newshub Nation: 18th February 2023

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 22:22:27 -0000

On this week's show, Newshub Nation goes to the East Coast of the North Island to see the devastation caused by Cyclone Gabrielle.

We interview Prime Minister Chris Hipkins, Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty, and Climate Change Minister James Shaw.

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Newshub Nation: 26th November 2022

Fri, 25 Nov 2022 22:27:42 -0000

Interview with Grant Robertson after a week of financial turmoil

Conor Whitten's on the ground in the Hamilton West by-election battleground

Finn Hogan gives us the latest digital power rankings

Retired Major General Mick Ryan looks ahead to the impact the European winter will have on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

We go behind the scenes with National MP Erica Stanford on Backstory

Our expert political panel this week is Newshub Political Editor Jenna Lynch and Political Commentator Brigitte Morten

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Newshub Nation: November 19th, 2022

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 23:57:09 -0000

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern meets with Xi Jinping

Justice Minister Kiri Allan reveals new hate speech laws

National Justice Spokesperson Paul Goldsmith defends military academies

Auckland University senior lecturer Lara Greaves, political commentator Marg Joiner and King's Counsel criminal lawyer Marie Dyhrberg sit on our political panel

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Newshub Nation: November 12th 2022

Sat, 12 Nov 2022 01:08:39 -0000

Jacinda Ardern jets off to Southeast Asia

Dr Chris Wilson dissects upcoming hate speech laws

Kieran McAnulty says Labour's priorities line up with rural NZ's

The government is investing in ancient Māori Rongoā practices to fight Kauri dieback

Evangelist Franklin Graham begins his 'God Loves You' tour of NZ

Political panel Ben Thomas, Ella Henry, and Maria Slade discuss the week in politics

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Newshub Nation: November 05, 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:09:20 -0000

Simon Shepherd sits down with Jacinda Ardern for an extended in-depth interview.

James Shaw gives his take on COP27.

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Newshub Nation October 29nd 2022

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 21:07:58 -0000

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor on cash, cows, and conflict.

Bernard Hickey and Christina Leung on the issue that will define the election.

Simon Shepherd with one for the tree lovers.

Finn Hogan dives deep into deepfakes.

And our political panel: Georgina Stylianou, Sarah Perriam, and Finn Hogan.

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Newshub Nation October 22nd 2022

Fri, 21 Oct 2022 22:15:58 -0000

National Deputy Leader Nicola Willis defends her new plan to tackle poverty, an uncosted social investment fund with voluntary participation.

We go to London for the latest lunacy in Westminster with Harriet Line, Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail.

On The Pitch, National's Broadcast Spokesperson Melissa Lee blasts the mega-media merger that was defended by Tracey Martin on last week's show.

An exclusive report from Senior Reporter Conor Whitten exposes an alarming lack of support for children with imprisoned parents.

Then, on Backstory Simeon Brown opens up about a path to politics defined by faith, family, and fatherhood.

And dissecting the news of the week on our expert panel: AUT Associate Professor Ella Henry, Former ACT MP Heather Roy, and Stuff Sundays Editor Tracy Watkins.

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Newshub Nation: October 15th 2022

Fri, 14 Oct 2022 22:47:00 -0000

Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer is on the ground in Ukraine reporting the latest following vicious Russian counterattacks as Ukraine's resurgence continues.

The architect of the TVNZ-RNZ merger, Tracey Martin, must quell fears that the new entity will undermine NZ's media landscape.

Transport and Immigration Minister Michael Wood justifies his plans to tackle problems New Zealand can't seem to shake, finding workers and travelling to work.

China's five-yearly National Congress is about to begin, we speak to ITV News Asia Correspondent Debi Edward in Beijing and look towards the historic week ahead.

Diving into disinformation, director and author Dylan Reeve discusses his new book Fake Believe and the impact of conspiracy theories in NZ.

And dissecting the news of the week on our expert panel: NBR senior journalist Dita de Boni, Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings, and Franks Ogilvie Law Director Brigitte Morten.

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Newshub Nation: October 08, 2022

Fri, 07 Oct 2022 23:16:39 -0000

The family of murdered 5-year-old Malachi Subecz reflect on the gut wrenching circumstances that led to his death and Oranga Tamariki's failure to intervene, despite their warnings. Why were the family's concerns not taken seriously and who bears responsibility for his death?

Simon Shepherd sits down with Children's Minister Kelvin Davis for answers.Also on the show, Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick discusses Joe Biden's pardoning of cannabis users and whether it should spur further action for New Zealand.

As female-led protests in Iran continue to escalate, security studies lecturer Dr Negar Partow joins us to discuss this potential turning point for the country.

Then, on Backstory: A mother of eight and the MP for Mana, Newshub Nation visits Barbara Edmonds to hear about her rollercoaster road to parliament. And dissecting the news of the week on our expert panel: political commentators Sarah Sparks and Liam Hehir alongside former NZ First MP Jenny Marcroft.

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Newshub Nation: Auckland Mayoral debate

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 00:07:31 -0000

Listen to Newshub Nation's full Auckland mayoral debate.

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Newshub Nation: Wellington Mayoral Debate

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 23:12:50 -0000

The Wellington mayoral race is set to be tight. Listen as the three frontrunners battle it out live on Newshub Nation.

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Te Motu: Newshub Nation special

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 23:14:58 -0000

Join us for Te Motu, a two-hour Newshub Nation special to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Newshub Nation: September 03, 2022

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:54:31 -0000

The Government has established a brand new Ministry of the Disabled but has it already stumbled? Minister for Disability Issues Poto Williams on how she will deliver for the disabled. Then, lawyer and disability advocate Dr Huhana Hickey responds to the Minister’s interview.China is facing strong headwinds: From COVID lockdowns, the Taiwan crisis, a slowing economy, a property market teetering on collapse and now a heat wave and drought. Feature Story News China Correspondent Patrick Fok crosses live to discuss. In 2019 we brought you the story of Shawudun Abdulgofur, a Uyghur Muslim living in New Zealand since 2010 and desperate for news of his missing Mother and three brothers - in Xinjiang. Following a bombshell UN report alleging crimes against humanity in Xinjiang, Shawudun returns to the programme. Then dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Chief Executive of the Maxim institute Tim Wilson, AUT Associate Professor Ella Henry, and former Green MP Sue Bradford

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Newshub Nation: August 27, 2022

Sat, 27 Aug 2022 00:01:27 -0000

The controversial Oranga Tamariki Oversight Bill has passed its third reading, pleasing no-one but Labour. Children's Commissioner Judge Frances Eivers on what this means for our most vulnerable children.How do you fight disinformation without fuelling it? Disinformation researcher Byron Clark on the reported arrest of the hosts of Counterspin Media.She’s been an outspoken critic of Labour’s immigration settings, so what is her vision for winning the global war for talent? National Immigration spokesperson Erica Stanford joins us live.Then on The Pitch, Finn Hogan gives National justice spokesperson Paul Goldsmith 5 minutes to convince you he'd be a better Justice Minister than Kiri Allan. Dissecting the news of the week.on our panel: Director at Capital Government Relations - Ben Thomas, political commentator Shane Te Pou and NBR senior journalist Dita de Boni.And an exclusive interview with the brother of one of New Zealand’s most famous cold cases, the murder of Kirsty Bentley.

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Newshub Nation: August 20, 2022

Fri, 19 Aug 2022 23:44:27 -0000

Newshub Nation brings you the latest on the explosive saga of Dr Gaurav Sharma.

Then: What will former co-leader James Shaw do to earn back the faith of Green Party members who gave him the boot?

Nuclear Disarmament Minister Phil Twyford on why the threat from nuclear weapons hasn’t left us and what needs to happen to avoid global catastrophe.

Defence Minister Peeni Henare on whether New Zealand will provide further support to Ukraine.

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Newshub Nation: August 06, 2022

Sat, 06 Aug 2022 00:04:04 -0000

Face to face in Parliament with new Covid Minister Ayesha Verrall. We take you live to the annual National Party Conference in O-Tautahi Christchurch and protesters say they're forming an umbrella political party to contest the next election.
Finn Hogan is at the Auckland Domain with developments.

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Newshub Nation: July 30, 2022

Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:54:01 -0000

It ain’t easy being Green. We cross live to Parliament for the latest on the Green Party leadership, plus speak with former leadership contender Kevin Hague on what could come next.

In Backstory: From Beijing, to Te Raki Paewhenua - the North Shore - and now to Parliament.

Labour MP Naisi Chen's journey to politics has seen her moving between cities and cultures.

Dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Former National MP Dan Bidois, Senior Lecturer in New Zealand Politics at Auckland University Dr Lara Greaves and Former Green MP Sue Bradford.

And who’s up and who’s down online? Digital Editor Finn Hogan with Digital Power Rankings.

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Newshub Nation: July 23, 2022

Sat, 23 Jul 2022 00:15:19 -0000

Tomorrow on Newshub Nation:As Europe burns, global emissions climb and the weather grows wilder - has our bleak climate future become our present? Climate Commission Chair Rodd Carr on whether New Zealand needs to speed up its carbon cutting.We cross live to Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer for the aftermath of the UK’s hottest day on record and check in on the race to replace Boris Johnson. Then Climate Scientist Luke Harrington tells us whether those record temperatures in Europe were expected or is climate change picking up the pace?On the Pitch: Green Party Immigration spokesperson Ricardo Menendez on why he’d make a better Immigration Minister than Megan Wood. Are anonymous reviews really anonymous? Lawyer Chris Patterson on the unusual case of Zuru Toys trying to sue the author of a scathing review.And helping us turn the dollars into sense, Economist Cameron Bagrie on whether we’ve reached peak inflation. Dissecting the news of the week.on our panel: Director of Sherson Willis Trish Sherson, Dean of Law at AUT Khylee Quince and Newstalk ZB’s Deputy Political Editor Jason Walls.

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Newshub Nation July 16, 2022

Sat, 16 Jul 2022 00:01:32 -0000

Cars, guns and money: Police Minister Chris Hipkins on the Government’s new plan to hit the gangs where it hurts - but is it too little too late?The latest on the revolution in New Zealand's 67 year old adoption laws. Two experts in the field, Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll and Barbara Sumner, join us live.Antivirals are now more accessible to more Kiwis but is the Government doing enough to get potentially life saving medication to those who need it? Otago University Biochemist Kurt Krause joins us live.From surviving bone cancer, to training as a GP, what did it take for this MP to rise from sickness to health and to politics? Labour MP for Takanini, Dr Anae Neru Leavasa, shares his Backstory.Dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Newshub political reporter and climate correspondent Isobel Ewing, former National MP Agnes Loheni, and Canterbury University sociologist, gang expert and author Dr Jarrod Gilbert.

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Newshub Nation: July 09, 2022

Sat, 09 Jul 2022 00:03:48 -0000

With the next Covid wave crashing over a health system in crisis, Emergency Department Doctor Mark Friedericksen outlines how the frontline is coping.Then Professor Michael Baker on what’s next for the pandemic and if our surging case numbers could have been avoided.Minister for Pacific Peoples Aupito William Sio joins us from the Pacific Island Forum where he walks the diplomatic tightrope between our allies and our largest trading partner. Then ACT Leader David Seymour on how he’d take the profit out of wearing a patch. Dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Stuff senior business journalist Dileepa Fonseka, political commentator Shane Te Pou and director at Franks Ogilvie law, Brigitte Morten.

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Newshub Nation: July 2, 2022

Sat, 02 Jul 2022 00:32:12 -0000

It’s the biggest health shakeup in decades but the upheaval comes as our exhausted workforce is in crisis mode. One day into their jobs, the CEOs of Health NZ and Māori Health Authority Margie Apa and Riana Manuel join Newshub Nation live. A free trade deal secured, rising tensions in the Pacific and a brutal war ongoing in Europe: Green Party Foreign Affairs spokesperson Golriz Ghahraman joins Newshub Nation to discuss the changing international landscape. Firefighters are running a high-profile campaign alleging that bad management and understaffing will soon cost lives. Newshub Nation host Simon Shepherd with an exclusive investigation. And dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Newshub's National Correspondent Patrick Gower, former New Zealand First MP Shane Jones and National Business Review senior journalist Maria Slade.And should New Zealand remain GE free in the face of changing technology? Reporter Finn Hogan speaks to GE Free New Zealand.

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Newshub Nation: June 18, 2022

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:18:24 -0000

We’ll cross live to Tauranga as the by-election begins. Fresh from a meeting with the world’s defence ministers, Peeni Henare talks about rising tensions in the Pacific and cyber attacks against New Zealand. Is a recession inevitable? With economic stormclouds gathering globally, business journalist Bernard Hickey on whether things will get worse before they get better. Digital editor Finn Hogan on who's up and who's down, online. On the Pitch: National’s science and technology spokesperson Judith Collins on why we need to get ‘the politics out of science’. Dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Newsroom's national affairs editor Sam Sachdeva, former National press secretary Janet Wilson and National Business Review co-editor Hamish McNicol.

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Newshub Nation: June 11, 2022

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 00:11:24 -0000

Watch the highlights of Newshub Nation's Tauranga by-election debate as the top contenders offer competing visions for the future of our fastest growing city. Dissecting the debate on our panel: former Labour Party president Mike Williams, Senior lecturer in New Zealand Politics at Auckland University Dr Lara Greaves and former National Party candidate Tania Tapsell. Also on the show: after fighting for decades to clear his name, Alan Hall's conviction for the murder of Arthur Easton has been quashed. Former Newshub Nation reporter Mike Wesley-Smith on how we got here and what happens next.

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Newshub Nation: June 04, 2022

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 01:17:39 -0000

An exclusive poll reveals the state of the race in the Tauranga by-election. Can Labour cement its gains from 2020 and what will it foretell about election 2023?

Senior Reporter Conor Whitten is on the ground in the battleground electorate, bringing behind the scenes access to each of the major campaigns.

Māori Ministers have been on a roadshow selling this year's big budget spend up.. Kelvin Davis, Willie Jackson and Meka Whaitiri join us to justify their decisions and how they fit into the roadmap to co-governance.
National says New Zealand has dropped the ball in the Pacific, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Gerry Brownlee on what he’d do differently as Minister.

And dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Scott Campbell from Campbell Squared communications, Hayden Munro from Capital Government Relations and National Māori Authority’s Mathew Tukaki.

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Newshub Nation: May 28, 2022

Sat, 28 May 2022 00:37:48 -0000

This weekend on Newshub Nation:

Tensions in the Pacific as China offers a deal to island nations. Former Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters tells us why it could have been avoided.

National is rising in the polls but is it at the ACT Party’s expense? Leader David Seymour on his election 2023 plans starting with Tauranga.On The Pitch: National Police spokesperson Mark Mitchell says more guns in the right hands will keep them out of the wrong ones.

A line in the sand off the coast of Taiwan could see two world super power clashing , we cross live to ITV Asia Correspondent Debi Edwards in Beijing A teal wave has broken over Australian politics - and the independents could hold the balance of power. We ask new MP Kylea Tink on her plan to shake up politics across the ditch.

Then, dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Newshub Nation digital editor Finn Hogan, former National staffer Georgina Stylianou and Auckland University senior lecturer Dr Stephen Noakes.

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Newshub Nation April 07, 2022

Sat, 07 May 2022 01:29:49 -0000

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Newshub Nation April 30, 2022

Fri, 29 Apr 2022 23:14:17 -0000

A Friday backdown on Three Waters but is it too late to gain public trust? Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta joins us live.
Research from the Helen Clark Foundation reveals shocking mental health statistics for pregnant women in New Zealand, the report’s author and former Green MP Holly Walker joins us live.
Then, Head of Maternal and Infant Mental Health at Counties Manukau DHB Tanya Wright on what health experts at the coal face are experiencing.
Newshub’s Australia Correspondent Emma Cropper joins us live from Sydney to unpack rising tensions in the build up to election day across the Tasman.
Then dissecting the news of the week on our panel: former National parliamentary staffer and current PR consultant Ben Thomas and Executive Producer of The Hui - Annabelle Lee-Mather
Then Digital Editor Finn Hogan on who’s up and who’s down online and what the world’s richest man buying the world’s most divisive social media platform means for New Zealand.

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Newshub Nation: April 02, 2022

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 23:47:00 -0000

Tomorrow on Newshub Nation: Chief Medical Adviser to President Joe Biden Dr Anthony Fauci on the future of the pandemic, New Zealand’s response and how we can all ‘make science boring again’.

Benefit raises kicked in this week but is it too little too late for those most in need? An extended interview with Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark provides a global perspective on how New Zealand has handled the pandemic and where we go from here. And it ain’t easy being blue-green, so what’s the National Party’s plan to tackle climate change? Climate spokesperson Scott Simpson speaks with senior reporter Conor Whitten.

Then dissecting the news of the week on our panel: Newshub national correspondent Paddy Gower and Sunday Star-Times editor Tracy Watkins.

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Supplementary Question: Is New Zealand ready for universal basic income?

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Is New Zealand ready for universal basic income? This year on Newshub Nation, we're bringing back our Supplementary Question podcast in a new format.

A longform interview by reporter Finn Hogan, unpacking thorny political issues with no time limit on the conversation. First in the hotseat is new TOP leader Raf Manji, who wants to give every Kiwi - even kids - $13,000 a year with no strings attached.

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Newshub Nation: March 26, 2022

Sat, 26 Mar 2022 00:01:18 -0000

Labour pledged to address New Zealand’s shameful mental health statistics when they took power. After five years and billions allocated has anything improved? Health Minister Andrew Little joins us live.

The human cost of Putin’s war, we talk to a Ukrainian Kiwi woman whose parents are trying to escape the besieged city of Mariupol.

What is the future of Auckland’s SuperCity? A new report warns it needs to up its game to guarantee New Zealand’s future. Former Chief Science Advisor and report lead Sir Peter Gluckman joins us live.

Should the government hand every Kiwi $13,000 a year with no strings attached? New TOP leader Raf Manji on why the time is right for universal basic income.

Joining us to dissect the political news of the week on our panel: Māori TV reporter Rukuwai Tipene-Allen and former National Party staffer Ben Thomas.

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Newshub Nation: March 19, 2022

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 23:32:00 -0000

Have vaccine passports run their course, and with the economy in for a bumpy ride, is the government doing enough to keep spending ticking over?

Tourism and Small Business Minister Stuart Nash is in the hot seat.

Misinformation is washing across social media - helping fuel the anti-vaccine movement in New Zealand, and a tool in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Finn Hogan breaks down the politics of the internet. Green MP Golriz Ghahraman with what she thinks New Zealand should do about the war in Ukraine.

Willie Jackson shows us around his marae and opens up on his tumultuous road to Parliament. WTF is an NFT and does the Government know what they are? A special report from Simon Shepherd.

And with us to pick apart a week of political portfolio ditching and petrol panic, Economist at Sense Partners Shamubeel Eaqub and former Chief Press Secretary for the National Party Janet Wilson.

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Newshub Nation: November 27, 2021

Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:27:00 -0000

A critical report says the Government’s COVID-19 response is failing and will fail further once the country re-opens. Deputy Prime Minister Grant Robertson hits back.

After a whirlwind week in Wellington, Senior Reporter Conor Whitten breaks down the latest on the National Party’s nightmare before Christmas.

Then Professor Jennifer Curtin from Auckland University Politics on what will define the end of Judith Collins’ reign. Forty percent of male prisoners are back behind bars within two years of release.

Senior Reporter Conor Whitten with a special report on a former prisoner who defied the statistics.

Then to dissect the news of the week on our panel: Senior NBR journalist Dita de Boni and PR consultant Ben Thomas.

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Newshub Nation: November 13, 2021

Sat, 13 Nov 2021 00:21:00 -0000

Has Delta caught our health system flat-footed? Case numbers - and deaths - are steadily rising with greater freedoms looming. Health Minister Andrew Little on whether hospitals are prepared for a summer surge.
And the most significant Climate Summit in history is wrapping up this week but what has it achieved? European Correspondent Lisette Reymer joins us live.
Then Senior Reporter Conor Whitten brings the latest from the final day of APEC.
They’re on the frontlines of the pandemic but many are burning out under the strain. Alexa Cook reports on GPs battling to care for both themselves and their patients.
Then on Backstory: From Hamilton to Harvard, the self-described “working class Māori boy” Dr Shane Reti reflects on his extensive CV and being a doting grandad.
Then to dissect the news of the week on our panel: Māori TV political reporter Rukuwai Tipene-Allen and The Spinoff's Editor-at-large Toby Manhire.

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Newshub Nation: November 6, 2021

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 23:34:00 -0000

With a COVID question mark hanging over Kiwi Christmas, an extended interview with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

A new Ministry for disabled New Zealanders has been decades in the making but will it deliver? Lawyer and advocate for the disabled, Dr Huhana Hickey joins us live.

Dr Api Talemaitoga, a south Auckland GP and advisor on the National COVID Response Group outlines his concerns about home isolation for COVID cases, especially for Pacific and Māori families.

Then to dissect the news of the week on our panel: PR consultant Ben Thomas and Auckland councilor Efeso Collins.

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Newshub Nation: October 30, 2021

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 01:30:30 -0000

Delta’s spread from Auckland to Christchurch. Epidemiologist Professor Michael Baker tells us why he thinks the Government’s approach to the virus is absurdly inconsistent.

Schools have been told by the government to stop streaming students but it’s an open secret that many still do. Anna Bracewell-Worrall investigates.
Then Associate Education Minister Jan Tinetti on whether it's too soon to re-open schools and what can be done to catch students up after our longest lockdown.

New evidence shows some psychedelics could be more helpful - than harmful and therapeutic treatment is already happening illegally here. Senior Reporter Conor Whitten reports.Facebook is changing its stripes but our politicians are still sniping at each other on their platform.

Digital Editor Finn Hogan on who’s up and who’s down on social media.

To dissect the news of the week on our panel: Former National chief press secretary Janet Wilson and lawyer and justice advocate Julia Whaipooti.

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Newshub Nation October 16, 2021

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 23:57:00 -0000

It’s V-day across the motu. We’re shooting for a record 100,000 Kiwis vaxxed in 24 hours but is it too little too late to derail delta? Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins joins us live. We talk to a midwife who is going to quit her profession rather than get the jab. The most important climate conference in history - COP26 - is fast approaching but are we too late to avert catastrophe? James Shaw on New Zealand’s plan to curb emissions. To dissect the political news of the week we are joined by our expert panel: Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins and former National MP Parmjeet Parmar. Then on the Pitch: National Education spokesperson Paul Goldsmith has five minutes to score a passing grade on his plan for education.

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Newshub Nation: October 2, 2021

Sat, 02 Oct 2021 05:43:00 -0000

After a tense week of bouncing numbers, Auckland’s future remains uncertain. With Cabinet's crucial decision looming, epidemiologist Rod Jackson tells us whether leaving lockdown is too risky.

Despite repeated calls for it to be dumped, controversial child safety agency Oranga Tamariki is instead to be transformed. The man behind the decision and chair of the ministerial advisory board, Matthew Tukaki joins us live.

New Zealand’s video game sector is on track to be worth a billion dollars by 2025 but will a tantalizing tax rebate across the Tasman stop that growth in its tracks? Finn Hogan reports.

It’s a form of sexual assault experienced by up to 10% of people, but we only had our first and only conviction this year. Anna Bracewell-Worrall investigates why the law is just catching up.

And parliament has rapidly passed new anti-terror laws. Green MP Teanu Tuiono tells us why he opposes them and relates his first hand experience of anti-terror raids.

Finally to dissect the news of the week: Stuff Sundays Editor Tracy Watkins and economist at Sense Partners, Shamubeel Eaqub.

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Newshub Nation: September 25, 2021

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 02:25:01 -0000

An extended interview with National Leader Judith Collins as she outlines her vision for the future of New Zealand.

Delta has already cost the country billions and with normality still out of reach, Minister for Small Business Stuart Nash on how the Government will support those hit hardest.

The race to reopen New Zealand is on but are we really going to do it with all our children under 12 years old unvaccinated? Simon Shepherd reports.

To dissect the news of the week on our panel: High Court Barrister Brigitte Morten and Muslim Leader Aliya Danzeisen

Digital Editor Finn Hogan on who's up, who’s down and who’s spending big on social media.

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Newshub Nation: September 4, 2021

Sat, 04 Sep 2021 02:47:00 -0000

Herald senior journalist Sam Hurley has been researching the terrorist since 2017, including attending his trial. He joins us live.

Then, terrorism expert Dr Chris Wilson from Auckland University Politics.

And are our border workers a delta ticking time bomb? Conor Whitten investigates.

Then, Minister of Defence and Associate Minister of Health (Māori health) Peeni Henare joins us live.

A top scientist calls them "virus factories" - how our school buildings are geared to spread delta. Anna Bracewell-Worrall investigates.

Plus, dissecting the news of the week with our panel: AUT Dean of Law Khylee Quince and former National staffer Ben Thomas.

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Newshub Nation: August 28, 2021

Sat, 28 Aug 2021 02:00:00 -0000

Has the government got a problem communicating properly with its pacifika partners? Pakilau Manase Lua heads up the Pacific Response Coordination Team and says, “too little too late”.

Then, Pacific Peoples Minister Auptio William Sio responds. And what if elimination just...doesn’t work? Senior Reporter Conor Whitten talks to the experts about the way forward.

Plus, a return to normal depends on kiwis getting the jab - but what if they don't want to Anna Bracewell-Worrall reports on why some are vaccine hesitant.

And the South Island remains in Level 4 - for now. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith on what the shift to Level 3 will mean for his community and whether it is coming too late.

Then to dissect the news of the week we are joined by our panel: Newsroom Political Editor Jo Moir and Former National MP Agnes Loheni.

And then Digital Editor Finn Hogan on who's up and who’s down on social media this lockdown.

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What stops people caring about climate change?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 04:37:16 -0000

Labelled a 'code red' for humanity, the IPCC's latest landmark report has put the planet's plight in the starkest terms to date. But despite the apocalyptic stakes,
climate change is still most often treated as one of the issues instead of the only issue.

With the very future of civilization on the line, this episode Finn asked the literally burning question - what stops people caring about about climate change?

Supplementary Question is a politics and current affairs podcast produced by Newshub Nation and hosted by Digital Editor Finn Hogan.

Each episode is framed around a different question with the most relevant experts coming on board to help Finn answer it.

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Newshub Nation: August 7, 2021

Sat, 07 Aug 2021 01:28:00 -0000

With both the National and Green Party conferences this weekend, Political Reporters Jenna Lynch and Amelia Wade cross live to bring you the latest.

Has the government broken its word to the families of Pike River? An exclusive report from Senior Reporter Conor Whitten.

And the Minister with a hospital pass of a portfolio, Andrew Little joins Newshub Nation live in studio.

We investigate the future of adoption in Aotearoa with Canterbury University Lecturer Annabel Ahuriri-Driscoll and Filmmaker Barbara Sumner.

And to make sense of the news of the week we are joined by our panel: Political Commentator Neale Jones, Politik Editor Richard Harman and Newshub Presenter Oriini Kaipara.

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Newshub Nation July 24, 2021

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 20:49:01 -0000

With the trans-tasman bubble popped for at least 2 months, Professor Des Gorman on whether it should reopen anytime soon.

Then Australian Correspondent Emma Cropper crosses live from the thick of the surging outbreak in Sydney to bring us the latest. Gangs, guns and cops: With National calling for her resignation, embattled Police Minister Poto Williams joins us live in the studio.

Then on the Pitch: ACT Justice spokesperson Nicole Mckee gets five minutes to argue why she’d make a better Minister than Kris Faafoi.

Which MP hails from the Republic of Whangamōmona and loves tax? We peek inside the life of Labour's Deborah Russell as she shares her Backstory.

And who’s up, who’s down and spending large - Digital Editor Finn Hogan gives us his social media power rankings.

To dissect the news of the week on our panel: Dr Lara Greaves from Auckland University Politics, political commentator and lawyer Brigitte Morten and Dominion Post Editor Anna Fifield.

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Newshub Nation: July 17, 2021

Sun, 18 Jul 2021 22:49:00 -0000

The shocking extent of child exploitation imagery being hosted online in NZ. Anna Bracewell-Worrall’s exclusive investigation.

Jacinda Ardern has hosted an APEC power party, former PM Helen Clark gives us an insight into how crucial these meetings can be.

He’s the man charged with taking our economy into the digital future, David Clark joins us live in the studio.

Furious farmers took to the streets to protest Govt regulation yesterday, Dairy NZ’s Tim Mackle on what drove them to nationwide action.

And to dissect the news of the week we are joined by our panel: Professor Jennifer Curtin from Auckland University Politics Department, and Newshub Nation's Digital Editor Finn Hogan.

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Newshub Nation: July 10, 2021

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 00:42:00 -0000

He’s responsible for keeping New Zealand green but has Environment Minister David Parker gone far enough fast enough?

Then, embattled Chief Human Rights Commissioner Paul Hunt fronts up to Tova O'Brien over giving taxpayer money to the mob.

On the Pitch: Simeon Brown gets 5 minutes to convince you he’d make a better Corrections Minister than Kelvin Davis.

And to dissect the news of the week: PR man and former National staffer Ben Thomas, clean water campaigner Marnie Prickett and Newshub political reporter Jenna Lynch.

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Newshub Nation: July 03, 2021

Sat, 03 Jul 2021 01:26:00 -0000

Māori Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi on what the power sharing proposed by He Puapua should actually look like.

And COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins on whether the Pfizer roll is more of a fizzer.

National has vowed to repeal the govt's proposed hate speech laws should they get back into power, Justice Spokesperson Simon Bridges explains why.

Mark Mitchell has been stabbed, shot at and that was before he reached the rough and tumble of Parliament. He joined Newshub Nation to share his Backstory.

And to dissect the news of the week on our political panel: Former National Government Minister Chris Finlayson, Professor Tracey McIntosh and Māori TV political reporter Rukuwai Tipene-Allen.

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Newshub Nation: June 26, 2021

Sat, 26 Jun 2021 00:29:00 -0000

Four years into the Labour Government and despite lofty promises the housing market remains too hot to handle - what’s Housing Minister Megan Woods' plan to make homes affordable.

The government is planning to make hate speech a crime - is the move long overdue or a step too far? Justice Minister Kris Faafoi joins Tova O’Brien.

And we may have dodged yet another COVID bullet but tensions remain high in the capital. Professor Michael Baker on our latest pandemic scare.

And dissecting the news of the week on our panel: CEO of Waipareira Trust John Tamihere, Bernie O'Donnell who is Chair of the Manukau Urban Maori Authority, and senior journalist Maria Slade from the National Business Review.

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Newshub Nation: June 12, 2021

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 23:04:21 -0000

It's our nuclear free moment but is it too late for the planet? Climate Commission Chair Rod Carr and Climate Change Minister James Shaw join Tova O'Brien.

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Newshub Nation: May 29, 2021

Mon, 31 May 2021 22:29:00 -0000

China, spies and deals: it's all about the hustle when you're Trade Minister but is Australia doing it better? Damien O'Connor joins Ryan Bridge live.

Following a tense election, chaotic aftermath and accusations of treason. What will happen next? Samoa's Prime Minister elect joins us from Apia.

A special report by Conor Whitten on the growing number of Kiwis secretly taking Class A illegal psychedelics - for their mental healthThe Prime Minister thinks New Zealand will be a republic in her lifetime.

We ask the UK High Commissioner exactly what she thinks of that. And analysis from our political panel Dr Damon Salesa from Auckland University Pacific Studies, Newshub's Europe Correspondent Lisette Reymer and former National MP Agnes Loheni.

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Newshub Nation: May 22, 2021

Sat, 22 May 2021 01:16:00 -0000

Fresh from delivering his fourth budget Finance Minister Grant Robertson joins Tova O'Brien.

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Newshub Nation: May 15, 2021

Mon, 17 May 2021 20:47:58 -0000

Today on Newshub Nation Pacific Peoples Minister Aupito William Sio joins us live. David Shearer, fresh from the UN talks Israel, Palestine and NZ's response.

Also what happens to a country when half its jobs disappear? Newshub Nation investigates the harrowing effect on Fiji of a year without tourists.

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What has the Christchurch Call achieved?

Fri, 14 May 2021 20:45:06 -0000

Today marks the two-year of anniversary of the Christchurch Call. But what has it actually achieved?

Supplementary Question is a politics and current affairs podcast produced by Newshub Nation and hosted by Digital Editor Finn Hogan.

Each episode is framed around a different question with an expert guest coming on board to help Finn answer it.

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Newshub Nation: May 09, 2021

Sat, 08 May 2021 00:45:00 -0000

This week Minister for Children Kelvin Davis, Police Minister Poto Williams and National's Justice Spokesperson Simon Bridges join Newshub Nation.

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Newshub Nation: May 01, 2021

Sat, 01 May 2021 03:41:00 -0000

Listen to the full broadcast of Newshub Nation from May 01, 2021. Including interviews with Social Development Minister Carmel Sepuloni, Green MP Chloe Swarbrick and our expert panel.

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Newshub Nation: April 24, 2021

Sat, 24 Apr 2021 00:59:24 -0000

The Dragon and the Taniwha: Newshub Nation's full extended interview with Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta. Global flashpoints and New Zealand’s relationship with our allies and rivals.

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What's next for drug reform in New Zealand?

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 22:41:00 -0000

Kia ora and welcome to Supplementary Question, a politics and current affairs podcast produced by Newshub Nation. We're back for a ten episode season this year, releasing monthly.

Each episode your host Finn Hogan asks a new question and finds the most informed and interesting people to help him answer it.

First up this year, an issue which continues to divide the country.

What's next for drug reform in New Zealand?

Including interviews with; Health Minister Andrew Little, National Justice Spokesperson Simon Bridges, Green MP Chloe Swarbrick, Entheos Foundation Founder Amadeus Diamond and Dr Suresh Muthukumaraswamy from Auckland University.

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Newshub Nation: April 17, 2021

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 02:20:00 -0000

Power pair Tova O'Brien and Mihingarangi Forbes host a blockbuster exploration of the nation’s health services.
Associate Health Minister (Maori Health) Peeni Henare joins Mihi to talk vaccinations, mental health - and how much power we'll give the new Maori Health Authority.
Fresh from the front lines of public health herself, she was catapulted into Cabinet, where she’s in charge of much of women’s health. Associate Health Minister Ayesha Verrall is live with Tova.
And a special report: If you want to have a child by surrogate in NZ, you'll have to navigate 66-year-old laws. Simon Shepherd follows the twists and turns of one baby’s journey.
And a crack team of political commentators share their analysis - Dr Rhys Jones, senior lecturer in indigenous health, High Court barrister and solicitor Brigitte Morten and Chair of the National Urban Maori Authority, Lady Tureiti Moxon.
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Newshub Nation March 27, 2021

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:56:00 -0000

Livid landlords, gutted first home buyers - Finance Minister Grant Robertson defends the government’s housing announcement.

Māori are the worst affected by the housing crisis so why weren’t they prioritised in this week’s announcement?

Reaction from Manukau Urban Maori Authority Chair Bernard O'Donnell and former homeless mother-of-three Mary Moeke-Te Purei.

Racism is rising, and needs to be stopped - Anna Bracewell-Worrall with a stark warning from the New Zealand Asian community.

Why has the government backtracked on its commitment to go further into the Pike River mine? Conor Whitten unearths documents and reveals the reason why Pike families say they’re let down.

Plus, we are joined by our political panel...Newshub reporter Madison Reidy, PR consultant Ben Thomas and executive director of the Maori Council Matthew Tukaki.

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Newshub Nation: March 20, 2021

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:13:00 -0000

Opposition Leader Judith Collins on bad reviews, bad polls and bad behaviour - can she keep the National Party show on the road?

She joins us live.Tourism Minister Stuart Nash outlined his vision for the industry in Queenstown this week - we ask tourism operator Matt Wong how it was received on the ground.

The business of babies is booming but are desperate couples paying thousands for optional extras not backed by science? A special report from Anna Bracewell-Worrall.

On The Pitch we give National's Immigration spokesperson Erica Standford five minutes to tell us why she’d make a better Immigration Minister than Kris Faafoi.

Conor Whitten discovers that New Zealand’s former chief mines inspector believes expanding the recovery mission at Pike River is both feasible and safe.

And we are joined by our panel - NBR Senior Journalist Dita De Boni, Auckland University Politics Lecturer Dr Lara Greaves and Sunday Star Times editor, Tracy Watkins.

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Newshub Nation March 13, 2021

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:52:00 -0000

Two years on from the March 15 terrorist attack - what has been done to support the survivors and their families and make sure nothing like it ever happens again?

Political editor Tova O’Brien is in Christchurch with a survivor of the shooting, as well as the Minister in charge of implementing the Royal Commission’s report and our intelligence agencies - Andrew Little.

Then, to the Auckland studio with Simon Shepherd with analysis from Muslim leader Aliya Danzeisen.

And a foreign ambassador accused of exploitation on Kiwi soil - a shocking report from Senior reporter Conor Whitten.

Plus, we are joined by our political panel: Newshub political reporter Jenna Lynch and PR consultant Scott Campbell.

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Newshub Nation, March 6, 2021

Fri, 05 Mar 2021 23:28:13 -0000

Tomorrow on Newshub Nation:

Muddled messaging and misinformation? Associate Minister of Health Peeni Henare on lockdowns, rule-breakers and of course the very latest numbers.

We talk to journalist David Farrier and public narrative researcher Jess Berentson-Shaw on conspiracy theories and the government’s fluctuating tone.

Criminal defense lawyer Marie Dyhrberg says Green MP Jan Logie’s Sexual Violence Bill has serious flaws - they debate the bill.

The government's new medicinal cannabis regime was supposed to make it easier for patients and doctors but it could be poised to make things a whole lot harder. Anna Bracewell-Worrall reports.

And to discuss the political news of the week we are joined by our panel: political commentator Ben Thomas and Auckland University Politics lecturer Dr Lara Greaves.

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Newshub Nation: November 21, 2020

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:05:05 -0000

This weekend on Newshub Nation:Does her new role as Associate Minister for Housing put her on a collision course with the Prime Minister? Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson joins us live.

Economist Shamubeel Eaqub on what can be done about our stubborn housing problem.10 years since 29 men were killed at Pike River mine and still no agreement on what went wrong - but engineer and investigator Richard Healey says he and some of the families have crucial new evidence.

He shares it exclusively with Newshub Nation, live from Christchurch.New figures obtained by Newshub Nation show that not only are police handling too many mental health crisis callouts alone - but some of those police have been armed. Corazon Miller investigates.

Steeped in politics from a young age, Labour’s Camilla Belich is now expecting her third child soon after starting her first term as an MP. Newshub Nation joined her at home to hear her Backstory.

Plus, analysis from our political panel: political scientist Dr Lara Greaves, Stuff’s Sundays Editor Tracy Watkins, and Auckland Councillor Efeso Collins.

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Newshub Nation November 7, 2020

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:23:47 -0000

The surprise pick for Foreign Minister, Nanaia Mahuta and the minister in charge of embattled Oranga Tamariki, Kelvin Davis.

They lead a record number of Maori ministers in government - what measurable changes will they make?

The specials have delivered another MP for the Maori Party, we speak to Debbie Ngarewa-PackerWith the U.S. Election hanging on a knife's edge, National Correspondent Patrick Gower joins us live from Washington DC.

Meet the newest members of the Government's inner circle - Jan Tinetti, Michael Wood, Kiri Allan and Ayesha Verrall.

And, analysis from our political panel, Former Green Party MP Sue Bradford, Auckland University politics lecturer, Dr Lara Greaves and executive director of the Maori Council Matthew Tukaki

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Newshub Nation October 31, 2020

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 03:21:34 -0000

The preliminary referendum results are in - it's a yes to euthanasia and a no to cannabis. David Seymour and Chloe Swarbrick join us with their reactions.

We cross live to Patrick Gower in Washington DC - ahead of what could be the most consequential US election in a generation.

Plus, it’s the end of an era - Simon Shepherd joined veteran New Zealand First MPs in Parliament for that bittersweet moment when they packed up their offices and political careers.

In Backstory - we go home, and to the mosque, with New Zealand’s first African MP, Ibrahim Omer.

And commentary from our political panel: former Green Co-leader Russel Norman and former National and NZ First MP Tau Henare.

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SQ#03: What do we still not know about COVID-19?

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 01:49:00 -0000

Kia ora and welcome to Supplementary Question, a politics and current affairs podcast produced by Newshub Nation.

Each episode your host Finn Hogan asks a new question and finds the most informed and interesting people to help him answer it.

This week, in our last episode before the election, Finn examines the unanswered questions about the biggest story of the decade.

What do we still not know about COVID-19?

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Newshub Nation: October 10, 2020

Sat, 10 Oct 2020 00:42:22 -0000

It’s our finance debate - how much will Grant Robertson and Paul Goldsmith put in your back pocket over the next three years?

Plus, behind the scenes in the campaign van with Labour leader Jacinda Ardern.

Then: can she close the gap in Auckland Central? It’s National’s Emma Mellow’s turn for five hot minutes on The Pitch. And who’s up, who’s down and who’s delusional? Finn Hogan with our final pre-election digital power rankings.

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