Policy

Scientists, engineers and insurers are all sounding warnings over the government's Fast-track Approvals Bill, saying it's likely to lead to more building in flood prone areas. Reporter Kate Newton… Audio

Teacher union, the NZEI, is attacking the government's plan to funnel funds into charter schools, arguing the money would be better spent in public education. NZEI President Mark Potter spoke to Corin… Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given a pre-Budget speech Thursday morning to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Government is pushing ahead with its agenda to fast-track major projects in the face of fierce protest both inside and outside Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pāti Māori MP… Audio

A public service union leader says staff at one government organisation are constantly on edge because of their employer's approach to redundancy. Public Service Association's assistant secretary… Audio

The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Genesis Energy has announced on Wednesday morning it will resume importing coal, with gas supply falling faster than projected. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A ground-breaking trade agreement is kicking into action from Wednesday, which could contribute more than a billion dollars to the economy within a decade. EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith spoke to… Audio

The Residential Property Managers Bill which is before the Social Services and Community Committee - would have established a new regulatory regime for residential property managers, including minimum… Audio

Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Audio

The Green Party says Minister Chris Bishop is gaslighting people about opportunities for public input on projects under the Fast Track Bill. Green Party leader Marama Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A former foreign minister of Australia is warning the AUKUS deal puts his country's sovereignty at risk. Bob Carr, who was Australia's foreign minister between 2012 and 2013, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Residents of a central Auckland apartment block are in limbo as they wait to find out whether they'll have to evacuate their homes by Monday. Auckland Council General Manager of Building Consents Ian… Audio

Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic… Audio

The current rules put in place in 2017, requires buildings to be remediated before set dates, but the Government is giving them four extra years to fix their buildings Building and Construction… Audio