Politics
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on slashing spending in budget
In a speech on Tuesday, the Finance Minister revealed the operating allowance - that is the new money the government's got to spend is basically being halved, from $2.4 billion to $1.3 billion… Audio
Health NZ cuts number of ICU beds to 20 at new Dunedin Hospital
A former health chief said cutting the number of intensive care beds planned for the new Dunedin Hospital is taking chances with the region's health. 30 intensive care unit beds were originally… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Audio
Juggernaut Season 2
About 9 months ago we had The Spinoff's Toby Manhire in to talk about a new podcast - Juggernaut It took us inside David Lange's 4th Labour government and ended up being one of the years surprise… Audio
Outgoing public spending watchdog laments state of reporting
Poor performance reporting, difficulty tracing what government spending actually achieves and the erosion of trust in the public sector have been key concerns of outgoing Auditor-General John Ryan. Audio
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
Iwi boss accuses NZ First, ACT of 'scaremongering'
Shane Jones and David Seymour are against a proposal for Te Kawerau ā Maki to be part of a committee overseeing the Waitākere Ranges. Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron Elving is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news. Audio
Labour on govt's plans to slash new spending in upcoming budget
The Finance Minister has announced the government will cut new spending in the upcoming budget. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt to slash new spending in next budget
The Finance Minister has announced the government will slash its new spending in the upcoming budget. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Submissions closed for phase-two of Covid inquiry
Submissions have closed and more than 31,000 groups and individuals have had their say in phase two of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Covid-19. The Inquiry's Chair Grant Illingworth KC spoke to… Audio
Auckland Iwi pushes back against ACT, NZ First claims over management of Waitākere Ranges
An Auckland iwi leader is accusing New Zealand First and ACT of mischief-making over the future management of Auckland's Waitākere Ranges. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Polls open in Canadian election
The Canadian election cycle has been dominated by high cost of living and the country's relationship with the US. Senior parliamentary reporter for The Globe and Mail in Ottawa Steven Chase spoke to… Audio
Andrew Little gets support of Labour Party for Wellington mayor run
Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she won't run for a second term. Her decision came less than 12 hours after long-serving Labour politician Andrew Little… Audio
Tory Whanau quits Wellington mayoral race
She says former Labour MP Andrew Little entering the race "changed the game".
ACT MP wants banking climate disclosures removed from law
Mark Cameron says banks would still be free to report voluntarily if they wished.
Finance Minister to announce FamilyBoost changes in June
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks climate grants for some of our biggest industrial polluters. Audio
The Chathams Islands look to build a sustainable future
New Zealand's remotest community relies heavily on public money, but it's not what the community wants for itself.
In the Chatham Islands, hope for a more independent future
New Zealand's remotest community relies heavily on public money, but it's not what the community wants for itself. Audio
