Policy
Report shows average time spent on benefit decreases slightly
The government says new estimates of how long beneficiaries stay on welfare prove a need for tougher sanctions. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Data shows Auckland rents falling but remain high
Aucklanders say they're still paying steep rent for damp and mouldy homes, and they're not seeing any flow-on benefit from landlords' tax relief. Melanie Earley reports. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
In today's episode, the Associate Education Minister says he will look for more funding for attendance services, in order to tackle the growing truancy crisis, with the trial of the man accused of… Audio
Submissions on changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act heard
The Justice Select Committee has been hearing submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, which will make it harder for Maori to make customary claims on coastlines. RNZ's Maori News… Audio
Plumbers and builders could sign off own work under proposal
Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Govt looks to self-certification for qualified trade professionals
In an effort to reduce consent wait times, the government is looking to swap out some council inspections for a self-certification scheme. Jennian Homes Sales and Franchise Director Aidan Jury spoke… Audio
Polytechs slim down to fit minister's model
Polytechs around the country are cutting staff and courses as they try to prove they are financially viable as stand alone institutions, as Te Pukenga is unravelled. Audio
Patients with diabetes charged for 'free' devices
Some pharmacies have been charging people with diabetes for their free glucose monitors which have been fully government funded since the first of October. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Hauraki Gulf bill backlash
Professor Simon Thrush weighs in on amendments to the Hauraki Gulf Tikapa Moana Marine Protection Bill which some describe as a "a kick in the face". Audio
CHOGM: More than just an expensive talkfest
A look at some of the people who turned up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, hoping to advance plans for global change Audio
Gaps in gun laws before March 15, 2019, laid bare in hearing
The glaring gaps in the country's gun laws prior to the Christchurch terror attack have been laid bare at a coroners hearing over the last three weeks. The second-phase inquest into the 51 worshippers… Audio
Police Minister on safety for ambulance officers
The head of the ambulance workers union says stab proof vests should be rolled out widely to first responders once police start withdrawing from mental health callouts. Minister of Police Mark… Audio
Samoan citizenship bill passes second reading
An historic bill to restore entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for people born in Western Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its second reading in Parliament. Green Party MP Teanau Tuiono's… Audio
Minister on restricting council fresh water rules
The Labour party's shadow attorney-general, David Parker, is accusing the government of meddling in local government affairs specifically freshwater regulations. Corin Dann spoke to Minister for the… Audio
Concern raised about Minister's 3-Strike Bill feedback
Labour's justice spokesperson Duncan Webb says Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee has circumvented select committee process on the three strikes bill. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Sensible Sentencing Trust on three strikes bill submission
The government has decided to toughen the three strikes bill, saying the select committee process revealed many thought the original law wasn't strict enough. Sensible Sentencing Trust spokesperson… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Jumbo, 75-point OCR cut possible - experts
Debate is growing about whether the Reserve Bank should make a massive cut to the official cash rate next month.
When being colourblind backfires
The Detail - Is the government's new directive that public services be prioritised by need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it removed a vital tool?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 October 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party's membership has voted unanimously to kick Darleen Tana out of Parliament, there are reports that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. Sinwar had been leader… Audio
