Policy
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Aussie PM calls on 'Team Australia' buy local after Trump tariffs
The government does not believe any additional conversations between the PM and Trump would have made a difference.
Whānau Ora changes puts decade of relationship building at risk - agency chair
Chair Merepeka Raukawa-Tait said they only received verbal confirmation of the commissioning agency changes.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio
Parliament brings bail law into line with practice
Under urgency, parliament has updated the law on electronically-monitored bail, bringing it into line with actual practice.
Mayors push for end to postal voting
Local Government New Zealand has suggest it be replaced with an in-person voting booth system. Audio
Electricians fear the Right to Repair Bill could be deadly
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire.
Master Electricians' warning on the Right to Repair Bill
The bill passed its first reading in Parliament last month, but one trade feels the amendment is a live wire. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
In today's episode, the school lunch programme saga continues to dominate headlines. In the most recent development - Libelle - one of the companies contracted to make 125,000 lunches has gone into… Audio
Greenpeace accuses government climate panel of only listening to 'vested interests'
The panel only met with two groups when it was preparing its findings.
What Donald Trump actually wants from tariffs
Analysis - The US president believes tariffs are cure for all economic woes. But as the saying goes, if it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 March 2025
On today's episode, leader of New Zealand First Winston Peters is ramping up his efforts against what he calls "woke left-wing social engineering and diversity targets in the public sector", the… Audio
Hey big spenders: What foreign investors will really want from the infrastructure summit
Analysis - To attract crucial infrastructure investment from overseas, the government are looking at public-private partnerships, but what do investors want?
Diversity Works NZ on NZ First 'anti-woke' proposals
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said he is open to adopting some of the so-called anti-woke proposals from New Zealand First. Diversity Works New Zealand chief executive Maretha Smit spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 March 2025
In today's episode, as New Zealand mulls sending peacekeepers to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal, Australia has just been struck with a stark warning from Russia of "grave consequences" if it… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 March 2025
On today's episode, new online gambling licenses are to be auctioned off by the government, the latest political poll shows both the coalition and the Prime Minister are losing support, the former… Audio
Father of man who drowned in Wellington harbour calls for permanent balustrades
The father of a man who accidentally drowned in Wellington harbour is promising to keep pushing for permanent balustrades along the waterfront. Roger Calkin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Whangārei councillors called to meeting over anti-fluoridation
Councillors in Whangārei have been called to a confidential meeting on Tuesday to discuss the ramifications of refusing to fluoridate the city's water supply. Felix Walton has more. Audio
Coroner calls on Wellington Council to reinstall waterfront barrier after death
A coroner is urging Wellington City Council to spend the millions of dollars required to install permanent balustrades along the waterfront, following the accidental drowning of 30-year-old Sandy… Audio
Govt to auction off online casino licences
New online casino gambling licences to be auctioned off by the government will mainly go to large foreign operators. Guyon Espiner is investigating the new online casino gambling market and filed this… Audio
