Policy
ACC lawyer calls for cross-party support to reform ACC system
An accident compensation lawyer is calling for political parties to set aside differences and agree on cross-party reform to modernise and improve the ACC system. ACC specialist lawyer Phil Schmidt… Audio
Man who had wrong part of lung removed calls for ACC overhaul
Ian Tollemache, the man who has inoperable cancer in his remaining lung after a botched surgery saw him lose the other, isn't just seeking a lung transplant he wants the ACC system overhauled to… Audio
Muslim community concerned over firearm restriction roll backs
Members of the Muslim community fear more people will die in mass shootings if firearms restrictions are rolled back. Timothy Brown has more. Audio
Trump describes Putin's general support for ceasefire as 'promising'
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has come out in general support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, a move which US President Donald Trump has described as promising. US correspondent Simon Marks… Audio
Employers face risk of jail if they withhold pay
Employers will now run the risk of facing jail time if they withhold pay unlawfully. Zoë Port from Massey's School of Management spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The high price of saving money on lunch
The school lunch debacle has deteriorated so much that there is an increasing clamour to rip it up and start again. Audio
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
