Policy

Māori leaders say they are furious at what they call the 'dishonourable' early introduction of the Government's Treaty Principles Bill. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira filed this report.

In today's episode, Millions of Americans across the US are casting their votes, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris vie to become the next president of the United States, and a scathing report has said… Audio

On today's episode, people across the world are standing by to find out who will win the US Election, but most polls have the results too close to call, the Treaty Principles Bill is going to be… Audio

In today’s episode, with just hours to go until Election Day in the United States, the presidential candidates are making their final arguments for the top job, a leaked ministerial briefing has shown… Audio

On today's episode, associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting… Audio

Associate health minister Casey Costello is accusing health officials of undermining the government's smoking reforms, after one criticised advice she used to justify cutting excise tax from heated… Audio

Rotorua residents are desperate and despondent as a hearing gets underway on Tuesday to decide the fate of seven emergency housing motels in the city. Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio

In today's episode, The Prime Minister is accusing the opposition of playing politics with youth mental health, in its criticisms of Gumboot Friday founder Mike King, both Donald Trump and Kamala… Audio

In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Audio

A lawyer representing state care abuse survivors says any redress must be equitable and consistent for all victims of abuse. Lawyer Sonja Cooper spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Senior doctors say Health NZ's proposal to cut some chief clinical roles is "a declaration of war" on rural and regional hospitals. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Aucklanders say they're still paying steep rent for damp and mouldy homes, and they're not seeing any flow-on benefit from landlords' tax relief. Melanie Earley reports. Audio

The government says new estimates of how long beneficiaries stay on welfare prove a need for tougher sanctions. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

In today's episode, the Associate Education Minister says he will look for more funding for attendance services, in order to tackle the growing truancy crisis, with the trial of the man accused of… Audio

The Justice Select Committee has been hearing submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, which will make it harder for Maori to make customary claims on coastlines. RNZ's Maori News… Audio

Plumbers, builders, and drain layers could soon have the ability to sign off on their own work, without the need for council inspection. Master Plumbers CEO Greg Wallace spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

In an effort to reduce consent wait times, the government is looking to swap out some council inspections for a self-certification scheme. Jennian Homes Sales and Franchise Director Aidan Jury spoke… Audio