Policy
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 August 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament, the drivers of petrol cars could start… Audio
Petrol cars could be hit with Road User Charges
The drivers of petrol cars could start being hit with road user charges as early as 2027, as the government begins its overhaul of land transport funding. Automobile Association policy director Martin… Audio
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Jo McCarroll & Scott Campbell discuss Consumer NZs Right To Repair petition, how young is too young for solo travel and the manchester music scene… Audio
More money for employment programmes for those on Jobseeker
New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all… Audio
EMA hopes 'right to disconnect' laws don't make it to NZ
New targets set by the Social Development Minister will see a greater proportion of spending on employment programmes go towards those on Jobseeker benefits, rather than those not on a benefit at all… Audio
Australia introduces 'right to disconnect' laws
In Australia, questions about the blurring of work and home have led to new "right to disconnect" laws, which took effect on Monday. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National and Labour clash on renewables targets and offshore oil and gas exploration
The government's confirmed it's reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and walking away from the previous government's 2030 renewables target. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August
On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track… Audio
Replacing farms with pine forests will come at a cost: Meat and Wool NZ
Federated farmers are calling a recent report from the Our Land and Water National Science Challenge a 'horror story for New Zealand farmer's and rural communities'. Meat and wool chair Toby Williams… Audio
Nelson mayor agrees with govt approach to local government
Earlier in the week the Prime Minister accused councils of being too focused on pet projects, but now the Government has offered a potential sweetener in its announcement of regional deals. Nelson… Audio
Māori and Pasifika over-represented in taser data
Large men are more likely to be tasered by police because they look "threatening", according to research commissioned by police. Ihi Research lead researcher Dr Catherine Leonard spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Govt promises shift in way it works with councils
The government's promising an historic shift in the way it works with local councils to help boost jobs and housing and fix broken roads and pipes. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Government announces second phase of RMA reform
Chris Bishop is continuing on his quest to slash red tape and has announced his second phase of reform to the Resource Management Act. Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 August
On today's episode, Winstone Pulp International announced on Tuesday it will shut down its Tangiwai and Karioi sawmills amid skyrocketing power prices, causing more than 200 job losses, a leaked… Audio
After nearly 30 years, the government is ditching strict GMO rules
The government announced a reversal to laws that effectively banned gene modification technology in New Zealand. Proponents of the change say it will save lives Audio
The Panel with Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Clarke & Aimie Hines discuss the latest report on alcohol harm, and why retail is booming in Oamaru. Aimie Hines is a senior Consultant at… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews discuss Melbourne Council's shock decision to ban hire e-scooters in the CBD, Te Papa adding an entry fee for… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Kedgley and Anton Matthews discuss the Waitangi Tribunal's scathing report criticising the proposed Treaty Principles Bill and the decision to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 August 2024
On today's episode, the consumer watchdog says the grocery commissioner has failed to address supermarkets' pricing discrepancies, instead leaving it up to shoppers to police, the Disability Rights… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal says govt should abandon Treaty Prin Bill
The Tribunal released its interim report on Friday on the Bill and a proposed review of Treaty Clauses put forward by New Zealand First. Iwi leader and is a claimant on this kaupapa Pita Tipene spoke… Audio