Policy
Govt brings in Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water
The move comes after recent reports about "high costs and unsound financial management" at the entity.
Finance Minister set to announce plans for new supermarket player
Cabinet has agreed to its next steps in its war on the country's supermarket duopoly.
Auckland residents irate at notices to lower fences
Residents are feeling less than neighbourly after the council issued infringement notices giving them about a month to cut back their fences. Audio
Govt offers community housing providers $150m for lower-cost debt
Housing Minister Chris Bishop says the funding boost for the agency will level the playing field with Kāinga Ora.
Is primary healthcare getting a fair share?
New figures show the primary healthcare portion of the total health budget hasn't increased since 2009.
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on increased police patrols
Green MP Tamatha Paul said she has had complaints about police beat patrols, and that a visible police presence makes people feel more on edge. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt caps total discount judges can give offenders during sentencing
The government is hailing an end to a "soft on crime era" as it limits the ability of judges to give offenders less time in prison. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Another pandemic could arrive any time, but our readiness is a mixed bag
The next pandemic could arrive at any time, but the government has ignored a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that could help it prepare.
Five years after the first big lockdown, is NZ ready for the next pandemic
The next pandemic could arrive at any time, but the government has ignored a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that could help it prepare Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 March 2025
On today's episode, the government wants bipartisan support to repeal and replace the RMA, we cross to the US to get the latest on yesterday's bombshell that senior Trump administration officials… Audio
Festival failures prompt calls for shake-up in ticket rules
Forking out big bucks for music festivals is always a risk, but simple changes could make fans rest a little easier.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister says someone needs to take accountability in the case of the 11-year-old child, mistaken for a 20-year-old mental health patient, the Wellington region will lose… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 March 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us to discuss changes to the RMA, there are concerns from hospital specialists over plans to outsource procedures to the private sector, an… Audio
Shake up in ticketing rules called for after festival disasters
Forking out big bucks for music festivals is always a risk, but some simple changes in regulations could make fans rest that little bit easier. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
In today's episode, a Queenstown councillor has blown the whistle on the council's plans to pump wastewater into the Shotover river, the UN has questioned the fairness of GST in New Zealand, deputy… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 March 2025
On today's episode, "Nothing is going to stop us now." That's how New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters wrapped up his State of the Nation speech in Christchurch on Sunday, despite facing seven… Audio
Can NZ's maternity system handle new three-day-stay bill?
A new bill proposes the minimum hospital stay offered to mothers and newborns be upped from 48 to 72 hours.
Climate change adaptation: Parliament asks the small questions
Parliament's recent inquiry and debate on climate change adaptation asked small questions, looked short-term and inched towards reactive solutions.
'It gets tiring' - Iwi leaders challenge Uffindell equal voting rights bill
The Tauranga MP says his private members' bill was aimed at ensuring equal voting rights in local and central government.
Trump pulls security clearances for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton
The US President has also revoked the security clearance for former President Joe Biden.
