Politics
Samoan bill provides rare feel-good moment in Parliament
When the bill to restore NZ citizenship to some Samoans passed this week, Parliament's galleries were full to the brim with members of the community.
Archives NZ, National Library to cut 27 roles
The Department of Internal Affairs wants to bring the two organisations under the joint leadership of the Chief Archivist and National Librarian.
Govt proposes name suppression law change
The government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a propsed law change. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Gangs Act 2024: What you need to know
Explainer - How will new gang laws, inspired by Australia's, likely play out in New Zealand?
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 21 November 2024
On today's episode, from today, those caught displaying gang insignia in public will be liable for a $5000 fine or up to six months imprisonment, Workers at the Kinleith Mill are fearing for the… Audio
Gang patch ban: 'Subtle adaptations' of insignia already being seen
Gang members are already changing their insignia to get around the law that came into effect overnight. Audio
Trump nominates former WWE CEO for education secretary
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked former World Wrestling Entertainment CEO, Linda McMahon, as his nominee for education secretary. Washington D.C. correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour's Sepuloni on the hikoi, treaty priciples bill
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni looks back on the treaty Hikoi and discusses the new gang patch ban Audio
Midweek - Hikoi bias claims, Herald v Bain, mag strife
Midweek - Accusations of bias and a lack of impartiatality in coverage of Hikoi mo Te Tiriti. Also the Herald v David Bain, Facebook scam surge and problems for local magazines. Audio
Te Pati Maori accuses Speaker of overusing powers
As the dust settles after yesterday's hikoi on Parliament, Te Pati Maori has turned its attention towards the Speaker - accusing him of overusing his powers. It comes as the coalition parties call for… Audio
Speaker's handling of hīkoi 'overkill' - Te Paati Māori
Staff were locked from being able give water to protesters, and wifi access was blocked too, co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer said.
Who is the new Police Commissioner, Richard Chambers?
He is known to have long-held ambitions for the top job and is considered a favourite of frontline police.
Trump picks TV's Dr Oz to run US health insurance schemes
The celebrity doctor unsuccessfully ran for the US Senate in 2022.
What now for the Treaty Principles Bill?
"Kill the bill" was the cry from the hīkoi but it may not go away as quickly as protesters would like. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 November 2024
On today's episode, over 40,000 from around the motu arrived in Wellington yesterday - the culmination of an historic hikoi. The nine-day march Hikoi mo Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on hikoi mo te Tiriti
Over 40,000 people took their protest against the Treaty Principles Bill to Parliament on Tuesday, urging the government to 'kill the bill'. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More than 40,000 attend hīkoi at parliament
More than 40,000 people gathered in Wellington on Tuesday to protest the Treaty Principles Bill - ending a historic nine-day hīkoi spanning North and South Islands. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on hīkoi mō te Tiriti
After nine days on the march, Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti ended with one of the largest demonstrations Parliament has ever seen. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
