Policy

ACT Party leader David Seymour wants to slash the number of ministers taking care of portfolios, calling the current set up "bloated" and "full of meaningless titles". He spoke to RNZ's Deputy… Audio

In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Audio

In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio

In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio

In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio

Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over them. Audio

In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio

House builders and tradespeople deemed as "trusted" will be able to sign off their own work under a self-certification scheme to be introduced by the government. Building and construction Minister… Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss local opposition to speed limit increases in Gisborne, an approved digital billboard that may… Audio

In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio