Policy

An accountant who has been on a JobSeeker benefit for over a year is shocked and angry his payment is being cut by half next week for not showing up to a meeting he knew nothing about. Audio

Returning now to our coverage of the restructure at Te Arawhiti the office of Crown Māori Relations. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A bioethicist is welcoming a shake-up of genetic engineering laws, but says any change must be adapted to New Zealand's context. Associate Professor at the University of Otago Josephine Johnston spoke… Audio

Te Pāti Māori says a proposal to shift some of the Office of Māori Crown Relations' responsibilities to the Ministry of Māori Development will not improve relations with Māori. Te Pāti Māori Co-leader… Audio

The Public Service Association is critical of the government's decision to diminish Te Arawhiti, calling it a disappointing attack on the place of Maori in Aotearoa. PSA Te Kaihautu Maori Janice… Audio

The Government has confirmed plans to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab. Science Minister Judith Collins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio

Under the proposed Members' Bill from ACT Conservation spokesperson Cameron Luxton, the Deerstalkers Association would be awarded a seat on the Conservation Authority, alongside representatives from… Audio

On today's episode, the Paris games have come to an end, we look back on the best moments with Barry Guy and Felicity Reid who are in Paris, we also hear from the parents of double gold medallist… Audio

On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio

On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what… Audio

Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what its policy is to ensure the country has enough power generation. Labour's Energy spokesperson and former Energy Minister Megan Woods spoke… Audio

The government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform. Porirua City mayor Anita Baker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The union representing public service workers says a new government direction is cruel and unworkable. The Public Service Minister Nicola Willis has told the public service to keep all future… Audio

A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders would like the Greens to boot Darleen Tana out of Parliament. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealand has quietly agreed to help the U-S expand weapons manufacturing in the Indopacific. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has proposed grouping the weakest polytechnics together and letting the strongest stand alone. Tertiary education and skills Minister Penny Simmonds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

On today's episode, triathlete Hayden Wilde has won silver in the men's triathlon, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris, as well as talking to Hayden Wilde's proud grandparents, Guyon Espiner discusses… Audio