# focus politics (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover focus politics. Page: Feed: --- ## [National's nightmare: come again, coup again](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=95db5478-ec27-4261-952b-4f17010593fc) _2026-08-14 · Focus on Politics_ A second attempt to oust Christopher Luxon ended much like the first - with the National leader still standing. But this time, the party's internal revolt has dealt more damage. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch maps out the mayhem. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1786681541/audio/fop/fop-20260814-1830-nationals_nightmare_come_again_coup_again.mp3) ## [Sorry, not sorry: Luxon's shocker week](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=376934fa-fc0f-491d-b753-315eca3bacee) _2026-08-07 · Focus on Politics_ Christopher Luxon spent much of this week putting out fires of his own making. And others set by Winston Peters. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1786079185/audio/fop/fop-20260807-1830-sorry_not_sorry_luxons_shocker_week.mp3) ## [National bolts the door as Opportunity knocks](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=c5d5801d-2d99-44f9-a71a-e1fca91f7628) _2026-07-31 · Focus on Politics_ Christopher Luxon's surprise rule-out of Opportunity may have reshaped the election campaign. So was it a masterstroke or misfire? RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch analyses the move. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1785473480/audio/fop/fop-20260731-1830-national_bolts_the_door_as_opportunity_knocks.mp3) ## [Stuart Nash's swan song](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=8c1b844a-e812-4b9b-947e-64d8ce362fe2) _2026-07-24 · Focus on Politics_ Stuart Nash thought he'd found a political lifeline with New Zealand First. Instead, one text message triggered another spectacular downfall. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch breaks down the week. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1784873358/audio/fop/fop-20260724-1830-stuart_nashs_swan_song.mp3) ## [Three Wise Pol Eds and a Poll](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=7d81b570-ec0d-4368-8756-5887d39e5b7a) _2026-07-17 · Focus on Politics_ RNZ political editor Jo Moir, Stuff political editor Jenna Lynch and NZ Herald political editor Thomas Coughlan are joined by RNZ's lowly deputy political editor Craig McCulloch to dissect the latest RNZ-Reid Research poll. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1784264174/audio/fop/fop-20260717-1830-focus_poll_july_17_and_18_podcast.mp3) ## [Outrage over emergency housing targets](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=b53bdf87-b7ce-4c8d-9f3c-640a0cd16d24) _2026-07-03 · Focus on Politics_ Following revelations the Ministry of Social Development had implemented performance measures related to cutting the number of people in emergency housing, political reporter Lauren Crimp takes a look at the reaction and asks the top boss whether they've left more people sleeping on the streets. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1783056122/audio/fop/fop-20260703-1830-outrage_over_emergency_housing_targets.mp3) ## [National converts to KiwiSaver](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=4834eb08-f062-433b-a868-d6c015d9acae) _2026-06-26 · Focus on Politics_ National made its first major election year policy announcement this week. If elected, it would make KiwiSaver compulsory, including for those over 65 still working, automatically enroll babies and provide government contributions to those on parental leave. The suite of changes would cost more than a billion dollars over four years. New Zealand First said National had copied its own policy, and… [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1782415861/audio/fop/fop-20260626-1830-national_converts_to_kiwisaver.mp3) ## [Officials in firing line over $30m immigration failure](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=123a7ab8-2031-4d42-9d20-c3276d01c897) _2026-06-19 · Focus on Politics_ A failed immigration technology project has left taxpayers more than $30 million out of pocket. Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says officials misled Cabinet. Now an independent investigation is being launched into what went wrong. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch has more. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1781838138/audio/fop/fop-20260619-1830-officials_in_firing_line_over_30m_immigration_failure.mp3) ## [Labour joins election race with fare cap promise](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=86339640-1110-4533-bfc5-76ef632406ce) _2026-06-12 · Focus on Politics_ Labour has finally joined the election campaign, unveiling its first major policy of the year: a public transport fare cap. But questions remain over the numbers, the funding, and whether already-stretched bus and rail networks can cope. RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch takes a look. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1781240472/audio/fop/fop-20260612-1830-labour_joins_election_race_with_fare_cap_promise.mp3) ## [Privacy-first AI-native browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cFkwVZg7yEmv) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ No telemetry or ads — built on Ungoogled Chromium with a built-in AI sidebar and CLI. ## [Penk's verbal nuclear bomb inflames defence debates](https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/focusonpolitics?share=55261712-a37e-4db4-a511-bf881b6447da) _2026-06-05 · Focus on Politics_ In Focus on Politics, Russell Palmer recounts how and why a debate about nuclear free policy ended before it began, links to defence spending, and the impact on the relationship with Australia. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details [Listen](https://flex.acast.com/media.rnztools.nz/rnz-kete-oro-prod/video/private/ac_mp3,af_48000,br_192k,f_mp3,fl_attachment/v1780643366/audio/fop/fop-20260605-1830-penks_verbal_nuclear_bomb_inflames_defence_debates.mp3)