Policy

From our water supply to our polytechnics, we're eschewing regional control for a more centralised approach. Why? Audio

Sea walls, raised homes and managed retreat are some of the options the government has put forward for those most likely to lose their homes due to climate change.

A proposal for government-run flood… Audio

To the US, where the conservative state of Kansas has become the first state to vote to keep abortion rights, in what's being hailed as a major victory for pro-choice groups.

In a referendum held… Audio

The government has just released the country's first National Adaptation Plan -- and it's focused on getting communities talking about how climate change will affect them and what they should do to… Audio

District Health Boards around the country were never directly consulted about whether international nurses should be left off the list for super fast residency visas.

The government has repeatedly… Audio

Some shoppers are already turning their back on the big two supermarket chains - well before new moves aimed at reducing the hold they have.

A Commerce Commission report revealed in May that… Audio

In Tokelau, a family that has been under tunoa, which roughly translates to house arrest, for 11 months has once again refused to get vaccinated.

Tokelau's government is maintaining tough measures to… Audio

A forum has heard about the stark risks of governments over-reaching to create national identity databases that will control who gets public services.

Phil Pennington reports. Audio

National and ACT are refusing to support changes to the political donations regime, saying they 'screw the scrum' in favour of the governing Labour party.

A review of electoral laws is common after… Audio

The National Party says a progress report published on the Government's Road to Zero road safety strategy shows several failings.

The Annual Monitoring Report, sent out by the Ministry of Transport… Audio

The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.

Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio

The Climate Change Commission wants the Government to change the way emissions reductions are calculated, because businesses aren't actually reducing their emissions.

Commission Chair Rod Carr says… Audio

Hospitality businesses that exceed present standards of employment and training will soon be able to be recognised.

Under a new scheme they'll be able to apply for a certificate - known as HospoCred… Audio

The government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025 negotiated its first hurdle in Parliament last night.

The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill - which passed its… Audio

The Government is seeking urgent advice on whether further changes to the political donations regime are needed.

It follows the New Zealand First Foundation case which ended in an acquittal that… Audio

Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand has delivered private petition to Parliament today to ask them to green light a proven treatment for MS. MS New Zealand president Neil Woodhams talks to Jesse about what… Audio

The Electoral Act is clearly not fit for purpose according to a constitutional law expert, and the Government needs to urgently close legal loopholes in the political party donation rules.

Wellington… Audio

The government's being told to urgently close a legal loophole in the rules for political party donations that experts say make this country ripe for overseas exploitation.

It's been brought to a… Audio

The government has moved to ensure the country's biggest polluters will have to do more to meet climate targets, and won't issue any more free pollution credits from 2024.

Climate Minister James Shaw… Audio