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Newshub Nation

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We're Newshub's politics and current affairs show. Catch us at 9.30am Saturday or 10.00am Sunday. Made with support from New Zealand on Air.

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  1. Newshub Nation: November 25th, 2023

    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...

  2. Newshub Nation: November 18th, 2023

    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...

  3. Newshub Nation: November 11th, 2023

    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...

  4. Newshub Nation: November 4th, 2023

    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. See...

  5. Newshub Nation: October 28th, 2023

    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...

  6. Newshub Nation: October 21st, 2023

    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...

  7. Newshub Nation post-election special

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad...

  8. Newshub Nation: October 7th, 2023

    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. See…

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  9. Newshub Nation Powerbrokers' Debate: September 21, 2023

    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...

  10. Newshub Nation: September 16, 2023

    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...

  11. Newshub Nation: September 09, 2023

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices....

  12. Newshub Nation: September 02, 2023

    Parliament has risen, the campaign starts today and Chris Hipkins fights his first election as Prime Minister... He joins us live. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. Newshub Nation: August 26th, 2023

    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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...

  14. Newshub Nation: August12th, 2023

    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. See...

  15. Newshub Nation: August 5th, 2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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  16. Newshub Nation: July 08, 2023

    Following explosive revelations of misconduct in youth justice facilities, Minister for Children Kelvin Davis fronted this morning on Newshub Nation for an extended interview. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. Newshub Nation: 1st July 2023

    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...

  18. Newshub Nation: 24th June 2023

    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...

  19. Newshub Nation: 17th June 2023

    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? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn...

  20. Newshub Nation: 10th June 2023

    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...

  21. Newshub Nation: June 3rd, 2023

    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. See...

  22. Newshub Nation: May 27th, 2023

    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...

  23. Newshub Nation: May 20th, 2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more…

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  24. Newshub Nation: May 13th, 2023

    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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  25. Newshub Nation: May 6th, 2023

    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...

  26. Newshub Nation: April 29th, 2023

    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…

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  27. Newshub Nation: April 22nd, 2023

    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...

  28. Newshub Nation: April 15th, 2023

    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...

  29. Newshub Nation: April 1st, 2023

    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...

  30. Newshub Nation: March 25, 2023

    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...

  31. Newshub Nation: March 18, 2023

    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…

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  32. Newshub Nation: 11th March 2023

    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…

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  33. Newshub Nation: 4th March 2023

    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...

  34. Newshub Nation: 25th February 2023

    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...

  35. Newshub Nation: 18th February 2023

    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. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  36. Newshub Nation: 26th November 2022

    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...

  37. Newshub Nation: November 19th, 2022

    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…

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  38. Newshub Nation: November 12th 2022

    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'...

  39. Newshub Nation: November 05, 2022

    Simon Shepherd sits down with Jacinda Ardern for an extended in-depth interview. James Shaw gives his take on COP27. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  40. Newshub Nation October 29nd 2022

    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...

  41. Newshub Nation October 22nd 2022

    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...

  42. Newshub Nation: October 15th 2022

    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...

  43. Newshub Nation: October 08, 2022

    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...

  44. Newshub Nation: Auckland Mayoral debate

    Listen to Newshub Nation's full Auckland mayoral debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  45. Newshub Nation: Wellington Mayoral Debate

    The Wellington mayoral race is set to be tight. Listen as the three frontrunners battle it out live on Newshub Nation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  46. Te Motu: Newshub Nation special

    Join us for Te Motu, a two-hour Newshub Nation special to mark the death of Queen Elizabeth II. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  47. Newshub Nation: September 03, 2022

    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...

  48. Newshub Nation: August 27, 2022

    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...

  49. Newshub Nation: August 20, 2022

    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...

  50. Newshub Nation: August 06, 2022

    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…

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