Parliament has risen, the campaign starts today and Chris Hipkins fights his first election as Prime Minister... He joins us live. Published: Saturday, September 2, 2023 at 12:14 PM

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. Published: Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 12:54 PM

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.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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. Published: Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 1:09 PM

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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. Published: Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 12:05 PM

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. Published: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:23 PM

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. Published: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 10:36 AM

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. Published: Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 12:29 PM

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. Published: Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 12:29 PM

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... Published: Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 2:44 PM

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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. Published: Saturday, October 28, 2023 at 1:20 PM

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. Published: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 1:57 PM

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.

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 (Annual General Meeting). 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.

Following explosive revelations of misconduct in youth justice facilities, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis fronted this morning on Newshub Nation for an extended interview. Published: Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 11:16 AM

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.

Join Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright the morning after the election as they dig down on the results and what they mean for you. We'll have party leaders, coalition options and all the best commentators - as the country wakes to its political fate. 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. Published: Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 12:11 PM

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.

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. Published: Saturday, September 9, 2023 at 11:43 AM

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. Published: Friday, September 22, 2023 at 1:00 PM

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Rebecca Wright, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand. Made with the support of NZ on Air.

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?

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Comprehensive coverage and analysis of the 2021 Budget.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Simon Shepherd and Tova O'Brien, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.

Hosted by Lisa Owen and Patrick Gower, Newshub Nation is an in-depth weekly current affairs show focusing on the major players and forces that shape New Zealand.