Policy
07 Patrick Gower | The price of a miracle
Cystic fibrosis is a death sentence for those who suffer with it. Encountering their experience, and the miracle drug that’s just out of reach, changed Paddy Gower. Audio
Can lessons be learned from Moutoa Gardens protest in 1995?
In 1995 local iwi occupied Moutoa Gardens, also called Pakaitore, in central Whanganui. Their protest lasted for 79 days and ended peacefully. Alec Waugh was the Whanganui district police commander at… Audio
'Mild' Omicron strain still needs to be taken seriously
For a country where just a handful of Covid-19 cases once sparked nation-wide lockdowns, the number of daily infections in the current Omicron outbreak can seem more than a little unnerving. There are… Audio
Children's Commissioner role under threat
Alarm bells are ringing over new legislation that could strip the power of the independent Children's Commissioner. Audio
'Self-isolation won't be something that we ask people to do forever' - Hipkins
There could be significant rates of Covid-19 in the community once overseas New Zealanders can self-isolate at the end of the month, Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
Growing calls for more support for menopause in the workplace
Experts say women should not be expected to soldier on in silence and should speak up when symptoms like insomnia and anxiety are affecting their work and their lives.
'Really pissed off': Confusion, worry abounds in phase approach
A Rotorua community leader says people are starting to get "really pissed off" with changes to Covid-19 strategy "every couple of weeks".
New Reserve Bank assistant governor named
The Reserve Bank has filled another gap in its senior management team with the appointment of Karen Silk from Westpac to head its economics, financial markets and banking operations.
ACC service set up to challenge its decisions fails
A service the ACC set up to help people better understand how its dispute process works has failed.
Documents obtained by RNZ show the so-called Navigation service created in 2019 has not worked… Audio
Covid-19 will dominate, but NZ must also face 'triple planetary crisis'
Opinion: As the government prepares to deal with a looming Omicron outbreak, this won't be the only major issue it will have to tackle this year, Nathan Cooper writes.
'No more scarves, bandanas': Govt update on types of masks
The government is tightening its rules for mask use under the 'red' traffic light setting.
Covid Response Minister on new mask rules under Omicron
The government is tightening its rules for mask use under the 'red' traffic light setting. Masks must now be worn in all food and drink venues, close-proximity businesses, events and gatherings.
The… Video, Audio
'Incredibly prescriptive' lending code ruining lives - Mortgage broker
The financial sector is calling for urgent action to make it easier for people to borrow money, suggesting restrictive new rules could be quickly amended with just a few tweaks.
Police tighten rules on photographing youth, but concerns remain for Māori
Police are tightening rules on photographing young people - but there are fears young Māori could be disadvantaged. Audio
Scientists call for a moratorium on climate change research
Opinion - What should climate scientists do in the face of ever rising emissions? They could continue providing more evidence, join climate activists - or stop work in protest against government…
SIS info-sharing with police not clear-cut issue - review
A review has found it is not always clear-cut that the SIS spy agency should tip off police when it detects crime while carrying out surveillance.
2021: a stock-take of the immigrant experience in NZ
2021 was yet another year riddled with Covid-19 lockdowns, endless queues for MIQ spots and families separated by border closures. As the year draws to an end, we look at what this year has meant for… Audio
Seafood sector report recommends more formal industry training
An inquiry into the seafood sector's workforce has recommended a raft of changes to reduce its reliance on migrant workers.
Covid-19 outbreak and lockdown hits government coffers
The government's finances have taken a bigger than expected hit from the current Covid-19 outbreak.
China strategy dominates New Zealand's foreign policy year
Analysis - New Zealand's ambiguous China strategy was successful in 2021, but the stakes are getting higher and higher, writes Geoffrey Miller.
