Policy

Opponents say the government is completely out of line with plans to force councils to hold referenda on their Māori wards.

The coalition has announced that councils which brought in Māori wards… Audio

The Defence Minister has met with a major American military contractor to talk about the controversial - and critics say 'anti-China' - security pact AUKUS Pillar Two.

Officials told Judith Collins… Audio

A tight job market in the capital is about to get even more competitive, with government agencies looking to make more cuts over the next few months.

But those facing redundancy won't just be… Audio

Opponents of seabed mining are furious an Australian company has pulled out of a consent hearing for a controversial project off the Taranaki coast.

They fear Trans-Tasman Resources will instead now… Audio

There are growing calls for random roadside drug testing after seven people were killed in crashes over the Easter long weekend.

The previous government introduced legislation allowing roadside drug… Audio

Service cuts from the disability ministry caused panic and stress. How did it all go wrong? Audio

An economist says the Government has its priorities wrong, as it continues to insist on tax cuts despite a worsening economic outlook.

Treasury's economic outlook is significantly worse than was… Audio

A group of mothers turned up at parliament today to urge MPs to take stronger action on vaping.

Vape Free Kids appeared before the Health Select Committee with a 13,000 signature strong petition… Audio

The Government's budget policy statement will be out on Wednesday.

Expectations are that it will highlight an economy going backwards, and hint at a delay in reaching surplus and more borrowing.

RNZ… Audio

The AA is calling out the lack of warning signs next to fixed speed camera sites.

Only one sign has been installed in the four years since the policy was announced in 2019 for signs to be mandatory.

The coalition government is delivering an $18 million boost to New Zealanders needing to travel for specialist health treatment.

Among the improvements are what Health Minister Shane Reti calls "long… Audio

The tax rebate for parents with kids in pre-school is being called a welcome a relief for some households but there's also a warning only a few will enjoy the full benefits.

From October, the… Audio

The Early Childhood Council says the Government's FamilyBoost rebate for pre-school education will be a relief for many parents, but describes it as more of a tax cut.

From October, households… Audio

Labour leader Chris Hipkins says he wants to revamp the tax system, after ruling out such a move just last year.

In a state of the nation speech in South Auckland, Chris Hipkins said New Zealand has… Audio

New Zealand is looking for "ways to participate" in the controversial AUKUS pact, where work is going on into putting AI into submarine-hunting planes and radar into deep space for military targeting.

Wellington is taking a hit with hundreds of public service staff set to lose their jobs. Just this week, more than 800 job cuts have been announced by the Ministry of Health, MPI, and MBIE.

Dozens… Audio

What country was running a spying operation remotely out of the New Zealand intelligence gathering system for years without the government knowing?

Local spy bosses knew it was good at identifying… Audio

Hundreds of public servants are poised to lose their jobs as cuts promised by the Coalition Government begin to bite.

Three hundred roles are set to go at the Ministry of Primary Industries, or MPI… Audio