Policy

Advocates for migrant workers who have been turned around at the border, or told not to travel here because they're at risk of exploitation, say they should instead be given open visas. Ten migrants… Audio

As the government promises a range of initiatives to boost nursing numbers, Massey University is scrapping its Bachelor of Nursing at its Auckland campus. From next year, the programme will be… Audio

Gisborne's Mayor says the people of Tai Rāwhiti want the best deal they can get as the council prepares for consultation over the cost-sharing deal struck with the Government to repair damage from… Audio

Planning on parking in Auckland city? As it stands, It'll set you back up to five dollars an hour in the CBD, increasing to $10 if you stay longer than two hours. And next week, Auckland Transport is… Audio

Parliament has given the green light to a new independent sport integrity commission focussed on athlete wellbeing and protection. MPs voted unanimously on Wednesday backing the creation of the… Audio

As we've heard, National believes it's on to a winner for consumer choice with its new KiwiSaver policy.

The policy would roll back a number of measures brought in by Labour in order to allow people… Audio

Community Law Aotearoa says they are happy the government has imposed a list of standards to emergency housing providers.

Although they're not mandatory, if providers follow the standards they will… Audio

The cost of living might be the big issue for this election campaign, but it hasn't stopped Labour from announcing it's going to hike the petrol tax and road user charges.

The party wants to add an… Audio

The Green Party believes Labour's new roading plan shows it's not serious about climate change.

The Government's draft transport policy statement outlines $20 billion worth of spending over three… Audio

A proposal for $17 million worth of safe walking and cycling routes in New Plymouth is dividing the city.

Schools say dedicated cycle lanes will improve children's safety, but businesses fear loss of… Audio

Documents show the government expects problems ahead over road user charges on electric vehicles.

The documents talk about an "e-RUC" for EVs, about debt and growing numbers not paying.

But mostly… Audio

Labour have announced that they will remove GST from fresh and frozen fruit and vegetables if re-elected.

But the policy has been slammed by many tax experts as well as the National Party. But some… Audio

Labour says it would've liked to have offered more paid parental leave, but times are too tough. It's promising four weeks of paid leave for partners, but only if re-elected and it will be phased in… Audio

Today on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Farrar and Jo McCarroll discuss National's proposed school phone ban and Labour's Hauraki Gulf protection plan. Audio

The residential retirement sector is regulated by a 20-year-old Act, and many say it is unfair to residents and their families.

The government is calling for submissions on proposals to ensure a… Audio

There's some hope on the horizon for the country's elderly, with reform of retirement villages ahead.

The sector is regulated by a 20-year-old Act, and many say it is unfair to residents and their… Audio

An Auckland community where a dairy worker died in a brutal attack last year, is bitterly disappointed it won't get government funding to prevent street-level crime.

The Sandringham Business… Audio

As the election campaign careers toward a contest of conflicting and confusing calculations, there is fresh hope for a different approach - if not this election, then next.

The Labour Party has… Audio