Policy

On today's episode, the consumer watchdog says the grocery commissioner has failed to address supermarkets' pricing discrepancies, instead leaving it up to shoppers to police, the Disability Rights… Audio

The Tribunal released its interim report on Friday on the Bill and a proposed review of Treaty Clauses put forward by New Zealand First. Iwi leader and is a claimant on this kaupapa Pita Tipene spoke… Audio

The Disability Rights Commission has joined a growing chorus of concern about the government's decision to strip Whaikaha of its service delivery role, handing it instead to the Ministry of Social… Audio

On today's episode, Kiwis may be losing tens of millions of dollars a year due to supermarket pricing errors according to the Grocery Commission, Te Papa has decided to start charging international… Audio

Members of the disability community say the new government sanctions on benefits fails to address difficulties they face, such as career restrictions, the housing crisis, and accessible transport… Audio

Auckland supermarkets and liquor stores could be banned from selling alcohol after 9pm by December. Councillor Josephine Bartley spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

PM Christopher Luxon has delivered his first official foreign policy speech, delivered at the Lowy Institute, which comes on the eve of meeting with Anthony Albanese. Otago University international… Audio

On today's episode, disability support providers say the sector fought long and hard to get its own ministry to improve the lives of disabled people, and gutting it is not the answer to funding… Audio

On today's episode, the government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Maori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins joins… Audio

An accountant who has been on a JobSeeker benefit for over a year is shocked and angry his payment is being cut by half next week for not showing up to a meeting he knew nothing about. Audio

Returning now to our coverage of the restructure at Te Arawhiti the office of Crown Māori Relations. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A bioethicist is welcoming a shake-up of genetic engineering laws, but says any change must be adapted to New Zealand's context. Associate Professor at the University of Otago Josephine Johnston spoke… Audio

Te Pāti Māori says a proposal to shift some of the Office of Māori Crown Relations' responsibilities to the Ministry of Māori Development will not improve relations with Māori. Te Pāti Māori Co-leader… Audio

The Public Service Association is critical of the government's decision to diminish Te Arawhiti, calling it a disappointing attack on the place of Maori in Aotearoa. PSA Te Kaihautu Maori Janice… Audio

The Government has confirmed plans to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab. Science Minister Judith Collins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio

Under the proposed Members' Bill from ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton, the Deerstalkers Association would be awarded a seat on the Conservation Authority, alongside representatives from… Audio

On today's episode, the Paris games have come to an end, we look back on the best moments with Barry Guy and Felicity Reid who are in Paris, we also hear from the parents of double gold medallist… Audio

On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio