Politics
Sweeping changes for housing, water, infrastructure rules proposed
What's billed as a historic change under the Resource Management Act is being released to the public for feedback.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture, comments the… Audio
Immigration Minister under fire over India comments
Comments the immigration minister made likening unsolicited emails from Indians to spam has prompted criticism from the Indian community - labelling it illmannered and inapropriate. President of the… Audio
Govt proposes big changes to RMA
The government is proposing the biggest suite of changes in New Zealand's history to councils' oversight of housing, infrastructure, freshwater and agriculture. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Caroline McElnay to be chief health officer in Australia
McElnay was New Zealand's director of public health from 2017 to 2022.
PM doesn't believe coalition more prone to leaks
However, public servants who leak are tarnishing the reputation of the public service, Christopher Luxon says. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29 May 2025
In today's episode, the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it, a former Kiwis rugby league player… Audio
UK correspondent Hugo Gye, Political Editor of The i Paper
Hugo discusses the latest over the car attack in Liverpool, government spending rows and possible drought after a dry spring. Audio
Auckland nurses refusing to take on call shifts in pay, understaffing protest
The strike began on May 26 and will run until June 23. Audio
Christchurch could become the country's loudest city
The city council is looking to raise the noise limits to 65 decibels. Audio
Health policy expert questions govt's health spending
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis says one in five taxpayer dollars is now going into the health system, with record investment in frontline services. But a leading health policy expert says based on… Audio
PM Luxon on public servants who leak to the media
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, says public servants who leak to the media are undermining the government, and the public's trust in it. Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PSA criticises members who leak info to media
The Public Service Association has come out criticising members who leak information to the media, while also criticising Ministers who seek cherry picked advice on key policies. PSA national… Audio
Christopher Luxon on his biggest political surprise so far
And Chris Hipkins questions Te Pāti Māori's priorities, as RNZ sits down with Labour and National to reflect on 18 months.
Labour's Priyanca Radhakrishnan on govt conservation spending
Labour's Priyanka Radhakrishnan talks conservation, dog parks and immigration emails Audio
For the love of leaks
Editor of Politik.co.nz Richard Harman joins Emile Donovan to talk about receiving leaks, how journalists can use them, and what leaks say about the government agencies they originate from. Audio
Hairdressing regulation changes a 'waste of time'
One hairdresser says there are bigger issues facing the industry. Audio
'High and ongoing' risk of more OT privacy breaches
The ministry is being compelled to do more to fix its deficient training, data sharing and privacy systems.
Waiuku's $383k safety improvement project paused after criticism
The Auckland Transport proposal has been a source of contention among the local community.
'Very good news': PM Luxon says OCR cut will help Kiwis
The benchmark rate drops to its lowest in more than two years
