Politics
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
Drip, drip, drip: NZ's biggest political leaks
The Public Service Commissioner has issued a fresh directive to public servants to stop leaking sensitive information.
Watch: 'Serious trim' for hairdressing law
Minister David Seymour says the current rules aren't making a difference to public health, but are frustrating businesses and customers.
'Harsh': Youth homelessness advocate on Budget
The head of a group that helps the homeless fears proposed changes could push some young people into harm's way.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 May 2025
In today's episode, the family of a 19-year-old Palmerston North teenager who died after taking part in a Run-It game in with friends are having to come to terms with the young man's death, a… Audio
Watch: Christopher Luxon on what Budget 2025 means
The Prime Minister is due to give fresh insights on the Budget, its key initiatives and where the government goes from here.
MPs may receive KiwiSaver contributions up to 20 percent
A week after the government announced it would halve its annual contribution to the KiwiSaver of taxpayers, it's been revealed MPs may be receiving up to 20 percent contributions to their… Audio
How many public sector jobs have really been axed?
Thousands of jobs have been cut as part of government cost-saving. But exactly how many have gone depends on who you ask.
The scale of public sector job cuts
How RNZ calculated the numbers and why it exceeds other official datasets.
Government urgency plans slow to a crawl
Last week's post-Budget urgency did not go smoothly, forcing the government to jettison earlier plans in order to make progress.
Does the South Island deserve dedicated representation in Parliament?
Dunedin academic Dr Duncan Connors is proposing a special parliamentary committee be established for the entire South Island, to redress the feeling that the South misses out when it comes to funding… Audio
