Politics
Battling apathy over local government
It may seem as if no one cares about the level of government ruling over potholes and parks, but the number of candidates for his year's elections are up Audio
Climate activists compared to medieval crusaders by minister
Shane Jones says climate change debates are turning into a holy war, but protesters say it is the government that is stuck in the dark ages.
Unemployment: Finance Minister bemoans 'glass half empty' view
Unemployment in New Zealand has risen to 5.2 percent.
'Lost for words': Rotorua kuia caught up in Hobson's Pledge campaign
The campaign asked people to vote no to Māori wards.
NZ sends health team, medical supplies to Samoa to assist with dengue fever outbreak
Samoa has recorded more than 5000 cases and at least five deaths since the outbreak was declared in April.
Luxon announces new High Commission building in PNG
The prime minister has also unveiled a new support package as part of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties.
Curriculum overhaul delayed after warnings from teachers
The government originally told schools they would have to teach some of the new curriculums from the start of next year.
Road user charges for all vehicles move a step closer
Chris Bishop says it will be the biggest shake-up of road funding in half a century.
'Most significant reforms to the Fisheries Act for decades' - minister
Shane Jones says an overhaul of fisheries rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage being made public. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
In today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Audio
NCEA isn't perfect but we shouldn't forget why it was introduced
Analysis: The system has flaws, but a return to an exam-based model may not make the grade.
Could Marsden Point be NZ's first 'Special Economic Zone'?
Regional Development Minister Shane Jones and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters have visited Northland to inspect a jet fuel storage project on the site of the old oil refinery.
'Very dangerous': Waipiro marina fast-tracked
Iwi and boatie groups are united in their opposition of a commercial marina for 200-250 recreational boating vessels with 14 superyachts in Bay of Islands.
Garden shed, sleepout and garage rules to be eased
Previously sheds had to be as far from a property boundary as they were tall. Audio
Cabinet paper leak suggests alcohol policy U-turn
It appears ACT's Nicole McKee wanted to cut off-licence hours. But now, she's scrapped that and wants to 'focus on reducing red tape' instead. Audio
'Very bad day for race relations' - former Attorney-General
Chris Finlayson is criticising the government's move to push on with controversial marine and coastal rights legislation.
Luxon celebrates 50 years of diplomatic ties with Papua New Guinea
The prime minister says the 60th anniversary of the Cook Islands' constitution is still a special occasion, despite tensions between the two countries.
Councillors urged to quit election over Treaty Principles fiasco
Councillors involved in quashing debate over the Treaty Principles Bill at the Taranaki Regional Council have received a dressing down at a fiery meeting.
Prime Minister in Papa New Guinea to mark 50 years
While our foreign minister was a no show for the Cooks Islands celebrations, the Prime Minister has been in Papua New Guinea to mark 50 years of diplomatic ties there. Christopher Luxon spoke to… Audio
Government forges ahead with foreshore and seabed law
That's despite a Supreme Court ruling last year that appeared to undercut the rationale for the change.
