Government

The government wants to introduce new regulations that will shift the power imbalance between property managers, tenants and landlords.

New Zealand is one of the few countries in the OECD that… Audio

Queenstown hospitality is calling out for government support during the Omicron surge as isolation requirements push more to the brink.

Restaurants are cutting back hours and closing their doors to… Audio

Hipkins has told Checkpoint government would give "at least a week's notice" if they change the decision around reopening the border for travellers from Australia.

"We set a check-in time and what we… Video, Audio

The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio

South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.

The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio

Tech correspondent Paul Matthews looks at government work on a digital strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand, and has recently released a proposed structure and discussion document. So what are the… Audio

The government is telling people to do two things this weekend: get vaccinated and get tested before Monday's alert level decision.

Covid-19 cases have levelled off today with 19 reported in the… Audio

There's already talk that Germany may not have a new government for weeks, possibly until Christmas - after what can only be described as a nail-bitingly close vote.

Worldwatch's Max Towle takes a… Audio

ACT leader David Seymour is calling time on the government's elimination strategy, saying it may be time to give up on trying to stamp out the virus altogether.

He has suggested a holding pattern… Video, Audio

The Consumer Lifestyles Report (which has been running since 1979) was released from the University of Otago Business School this week. The report's aim is to provide insights into the lifestyles… Audio

While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.

And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Audio

There is a promise to make the MIQ booking system fairer, as those desperate to come home pay huge fees to third parties to secure a spot.

Pressure has been mounting on officials to improve the… Audio

A woman accused of being an Islamic State terrorist is set to return to New Zealand, with her two children, but the details of their return are murky.

The government is giving assurances there has… Audio

How will decisions made about Covid-19, climate change, housing and an ageing population play out 40 years from now? The Treasury is making predictions and wants the public to weigh in.  Audio

Our panellists look at the new Princess Diana memorial statue, why the war on drugs never mentions cigarettes, the Oranga Tamarik investigation, and whether New Zealand can really afford to keep its… Audio

Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week.  Audio