Policy

In today's episode, three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing gang patches at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob member in Tauranga this morning, the head of the Covid-19 Royal… Audio

The head of the Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry has criticised the scale of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, suggesting they were too broad and too harsh. University of Canterbury Professor… Audio

Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing gang patches at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob member in Tauranga on Thursday morning. Ripeka Timutimu from Aukaha News spoke to… Audio

Despite a booming worldwide rocket launch industry, the Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sarah Catherall and Scott Campbell to discuss the Government's updated plan for Smokefree 2025 and the tariffs President-elect Donald… Audio

In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Audio

On today's episode, the Chinese Ambassador says there will be consequences for New Zealand if the country decides to join the intelligence and security pact AUKUS, Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau wants… Audio

In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Audio

On today's episode, the ACT party is claiming to wield "disproportionate" influence at the decision-making table, the Education Review Office has said the NCEA level one qualification is not a… Audio

On today's episode, the government is proposing two name suppression law changes to support victims of sexual violence, former Florida representative Matt Gaetz posted on X that he is withdrawing his… Audio

In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Audio

On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Audio

In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the… Audio

The police are confident officers are ready to crack down on gangs - as new legislation kicks in from midnight. The rules ban gang patches in public spaces and let police break up gatherings if they… Audio

On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest… Audio

Smoking rates have risen very slightly compared with last year in the latest annual Health Survey. Director of Action for Smokefree 2025 Ben Youdan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

People who took part in the hīkoi mō te Tiriti say they feel like they've made history. Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Over 40,000 people took their protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to 'kill the bill'. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

More than 40,000 people gathered in Wellington on Tuesday to protest the Treaty Principles Bill - ending a historic nine-day hīkoi spanning North and South Islands. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio

After nine days on the march, Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest demonstrations Parliament has ever seen. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio