Waikato joined Simon Mercep to discuss her vision for constitutional reform in New Zealand, and how she will work with MPs from across the aisle after building her platform on calling them out.

Why Green candidate Tania Waikato believes she can beat Rawiri Waititi

Waikato joined Q+A to discuss her vision for constitutional reform in New Zealand, and how she will work with MPs from across the aisle after building her platform on calling them out.

Sunday 2:57pm

13:07

NZ Rugby chair David Kirk sat down with Q+A’s Simon Mercep to discuss the state of rugby’s grassroots, whether NZR’s finances are in the sort of shape they need to be, and player retention issues.

NZ Rugby 'considering' buying out $262 million Silver Lake share

Currently, the investment is in the form of a loan, but Silver Lake have the option to convert that to an equity share of NZ Rugby Commercial, which operates the business side of the game.

Sunday 2:30pm

24:00

Brian Peat, National president of the Retirement Village Residents Association.

'It's kind of piracy': Calls for tougher retirement village repayment laws

Under current law, there is no mandatory timeframe requiring retirement village operators to repay residents or their estates after a unit is vacated.

Sunday 2:00pm

7:11

Brown spoke to Q+A about his plans for Auckland and his pitch for Labour and National to govern together.

Auckland mayor says his city deal 'quite underwhelming'

The mayor has described the landmark deal as "underwhelming" just weeks after fronting the announcement with the PM.

Sun, May 3

24:31

Wood is seeking the Mt Roskill seat again after resigning from Cabinet in the last Labour government.

Former Cabinet minister wants back in after airport shares scandal

Michael Wood says he "lost balance" under the pressures of Cabinet but now wants a second chance in the Mt Roskill seat.

Sun, Apr 19

15:02

Anna Breman spoke to Q+A about oil price uncertainty and whether the bank has the authority to mandate cash access.

Reserve Bank Governor's warning on inflation amid fragile ceasefire

Peace talks between the US and Iran are underway in Pakistan, but on the other side of the world New Zealand is operating in an environment of uncertainty.

Sun, Apr 12

23:52

March 2026
Rewiring Aotearoa CEO Mike Casey speaks to Q+A's Jack Tame.

Fuel price blowouts push NZ towards electrification – advocate

The cherry orchadist estimates 8.5 million machines – cars, trucks and industrial tools – could be electrified now, with today’s technology.

Sun, Mar 29

12:07

Apartments in Auckland (file image).

Two million homes? Visiting expert weighs in on Auckland housing debate

Urban planner Alain Bertaud has been touring New Zealand, delivering public talks and visiting with policymakers in Auckland and Wellington over the past week.

Sun, Mar 22

24:36

Two Defence Force staff (file image).

'Extreme risk': Retired general's warning about NZDF amid Iran conflict

John Howard has raised concerns about New Zealand’s vulnerabilities in national security across both the military and economic domains.

Sun, Mar 22

29:01

As the US and Isreal war with Iran continues, Finance Minister Nicola Willis described what a worst case scenario would be for New Zealand if the conflict dragged on and what the Government's plans were.

Willis outlines 'worst-case scenario' for NZ if Middle East war drags on

Speaking to Q+A this morning, the Finance Minister says the Government was planning for supply disruptions and higher prices as global oil routes remain under pressure.

Sun, Mar 15

21:12

Roughly 100 seniors in the district need residential care, with families forced to send loved ones hours away after Cyclone Gabrielle closed the town’s only facility.

'Sliding away': Wairoa seniors forced to leave amid rest‑home closure

Roughly 100 seniors in the district need residential care, with families forced to send loved ones hours away after Cyclone Gabrielle closed the town’s only facility.

Sun, Mar 15

5:30

Emmanuel Macron announced this week France would be expanding its nuclear arsenal.

Expert's warning as France seeks to expand nuclear arsenal

Analysts are concerned the US and Israel's war with Iran could end up fuelling nuclear proliferation, with one expert warning more weapons will only bring "more death and destruction".

Sun, Mar 8

17:02

A commercial ship is viewed anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, in the Strait of Hormuz.

NZ faces inflation risk as trade bottleneck widens amid Iran conflict

Disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz risk slowing global trade “like Covid in miniature”, experts say, with consequences that could reach supermarket shelves and the Reserve Bank.

Sun, Mar 8

February 2026
The former executive director of Human Rights Watch spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame.

NZ must build coalitions to defend human rights: visiting expert

Kenneth Roth is the former executive director of Human Rights Watch and spent decades investigating and exposing human rights violations.

Sun, Feb 22

20:46

Q+A's Whena Owen reports as insurance companies begin to pull out of towns facing flooding and seismic risk.

NZ's safest city from natural hazards, according to scientists

Insurance companies are in retreat from some communities deemed too dangerous to cover, so where is less risk-prone?

Mon, Feb 16

6:00

A file image of a solar farm

Green Building Council calls for solar over Government's LNG plan

Andrew Eagles said he didn’t accept the contention that liquefied natural gas would smooth out the highs in electricity prices.

Sun, Feb 15

14:26

November 2025
A visiting defence expert is urging New Zealand to rethink how additional money for defence gets spent.

Rethink needed for new defence money - visiting expert to NZ

Sam Roggeveen said rapidly developing technology and geopolitical changes should change the calculus around defence spending.

November 30, 2025

21:17

Victoria University lecturer Dr Stephen Skalicky has launched a new project to develop a deep analysis of irony and satire, which could help AI in the race to communicate in more human ways.

Researchers race to teach AI irony in Marsden-funded study

Currently, only humans can effectively deploy irony, though AI is starting to recognise it.

November 30, 2025

5:47

Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.

ACT MP challenges liquor licensing trusts - but is there demand?

Simon Court's members' bill would remove some trusts' exclusive rights over certain alcohol licenses.

November 30, 2025

2:46

"Like most New Zealanders, I am personally disgusted by the behaviour highlighted in the IPCA report,” said Mitchell.

Minister walks back 'corrupt police' remark after McSkimming report

The Independent Police Conduct Authority report released this week did not use the words corrupt or corruption to describe police actions.

November 16, 2025

29:04

Air New Zealand 787 taxiing at Vancouver Airport (file image).

New Air NZ chief executive 'really optimistic' about India FTA

Nikhil Ravishankar, who officially started as CEO in October, told Q+A the carrier had a central role in kickstarting economic recovery.

November 9, 2025

19:27

Parliament's speaker has overseen a turbulent two years in the job.

Speaker Gerry Brownlee reflects on two years as Parliament's referee

The Speaker was in Canberra earlier this week, where he was welcomed to the Australian Parliament floor — the first visiting Speaker in 21 years.

November 9, 2025

5:46

Children's Minister Karen Chhour.

Minister admits comments on state care abuse stats may have misled public

Karen Chhour says she "never intended to mislead" after incorrectly suggesting abuse figures measured different levels of harm, as overall abuse in state care reaches record levels.

November 2, 2025

24:35

Labour leader Chris Hipkins.

Labour has 'listened and learned' since 2023 defeat - Hipkins

Speaking to Q+A with Jack Tame a year out from the 2026 general election, Hipkins defended Labour's proposed capital gains tax (CGT), free doctors' visits, and reinstatement of pay equity.

November 2, 2025

4:54

October 2025
Q+A visited him at his studio in Whakatāne. Iti reflects on his life as he releases his autobiography: Mana.

'I think we're all trying to find peace in ourselves' — Tāme Iti on Māori activism, art

After five decades at the centre of the fight for Māori rights, he reflected on his life of protest and art in a new memoir.

October 12, 2025

24:37