Policy
British government says Rwanda deportation plans unchanged
The British Home Secretary has insisted the government will not change its policy after a flight preparing to take asylum seekers to Rwanda was stopped by legal challenges - minutes before it was due… Audio
PSA proposing sector-wide pay rise
A proposal to negotiate a unified pay agreement between public sector unions and the Government is on the table.
The plan would cover workers including nurses, doctors, teachers, public servants, and… Audio
Local Government Minister defends co-governance model
As New Zealand edges closer to overhauling the way it manages water, the Local Government Minister is defending the co-governance model of sharing decision making with iwi.
Legislation paving the way… Audio
Groundswell co-founders haven't read Bill they're vehemently against
The co-founders of Groundswell admit they have not read the three waters legislation they are so vehemently against.
More than 300 people gathered at the Gore Town and Country Club yesterday… Audio
Farmers set out costly proposal to reduce emissions
Farmers have released a plan to price their climate emissions which they say when combined with expected cuts from existing policies, meets reduction targets.
Eligibility for second booster announced
First it was double-vaxed, now it's double-boosted - those most vulnerable to Covid-19 will soon be eligible for their second booster.
The government is introducing a Bill to amend legislation so… Audio
Health sector restructure bill passes third reading
The government's big plan to replace District Health Boards with the new Health New Zealand entity and Māori Health Authority has been given the rubber stamp.
The Pae Ora Healthy Futures bill passed… Audio
Commentator on Luxon's lines in the sand
Christopher Luxon is ruling out welfare cuts and state asset sales if National leads the government after next year's election.
After six months in the job Luxon is rebranding the party - promising… Audio
Alopecia sufferers want more support for wigs
The Ministry of Health is edging closer to giving much-needed support for people who lose their hair.
Those suffering from alopecia are struggling to afford wigs and say the Government subsidy barely… Audio
Manawatū council votes to reduce Local Government NZ fee
A North Island council has voted to reduce the fee it pays to Local Government New Zealand, in protest against the Three Waters reforms.
Manawatū District Council says LGNZ signed an agreement not to… Audio
Three Waters bill in Parliament as councils take legal action
The first of several bills setting out the three waters system has been introduced to parliament, just days before a legal challenge from three councils is set to begin.
Timaru, Waimakariri and… Audio
Charity reforms insult to the sector - lawyer
A lawyer is describing new charity law reforms as an utter insult to the charitble sector.
The community law and voluntary sector minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan announced changes to the Charities… Audio
Advocates want changes to Clean Slate scheme
New Zealand has a law allowing some offenders the right not to have to disclose their criminal convictions.
But experts say the system isn't working and some people who deserve to can't put their… Audio
Independent panel finds Pharmac contributed to inequity
The days of the independent republic of Pharmac are over, says Health Minister Andrew Little.
The Minister was commenting on a new report into the drug-buying agency which found it has contributed to… Audio
Hope for change after Pharmac independent review
A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that would probably have prevented it, hopes the Pharmac review will mean others don't suffer the same fate.
A major review of the… Audio
Patient hopes Pharmac review will lead to change
A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that may have stopped that happening hopes the Pharmac review will lead to change.
A review into the government drug buying agency has… Audio
Three waters Part II: What you need to know
Explainer - The government is forging ahead with revised water system reform despite criticisms. So what's changed? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
China flexing its muscle in the Pacific
With leaked documents showing China is seeking a region-wide policing and security deal with 10 Pacific countries, the prime minister Jacinda Ardern is urging a unified response.
The issue of Chinese… Audio
RNZ analysis: PM's focus shifts to Texas school shooting
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently visiting the United States in a bid to drum up trade and tourism -and had hoped to meet with the US President. Yesterday's shooting in Texas has meant… Audio
'Time to turn this pain into action' - Biden on gun control
US President Joe Biden has issued an emotional appeal for backbone and courage to confront Amercia's gun lobby. Audio
