Politics
Queenstown councillor stripped of roles after plans leaked
A Queenstown councillor has been demoted after revealing a confidential council plan to discharge treated sewage into the Shotover River. Last week, Niki Gladding leaked the council's plans to pump at… Audio
Hosting America's Cup too expensive, Luxon says
Labour says it might not have shelled out the millions required either, but the government should have tried harder.
Picton residents respond to plans for new Cook Strait ferries
More than a year after work came to an abrupt halt when the government cancelled the previous mega ferries contract - Picton residents are pleased to hear there will be two new Cook Strait ferries… Audio
Te Pāti Māori MPs refuse to attend Parliament's Privileges Committee hearing
The Privileges Committee hearing was set after concerns were raised about their conduct during the first reading of the controversial bill.
Te Pati Maori MPs refuse to attend hearing over haka
Three MPs from Te Pati Maori say they will refuse to attend a hearing with Parliament's Privileges Committee tomorrow because their - quote fundamental rights - are being ignored. Party co-leaders… Audio
Threats against Benjamin Doyle referred to police - Greens
The Greens say Benjamin Doyle is feeling "scared and worried about their whānau".
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio
RNZ-Reid Research poll has govt ahead
The first RNZ Reid-Research poll has laid bare the razor-sharp race between the coalition and opposition parties. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
'Bare-faced lie' to blame me for ferry saga: Peters
Chris Hipkins says it was a mistake to "accept Winston Peters' recommendation" for two mega ferries, but the NZ First leader is pushing back . Audio
The can of worms that is the Resource Management Act
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again.
Law change makes those running outdoor activities responsible for injuries
The change to the Health and Safety at Work Act would mean the land owner would still be responsible for risks where their work is in the immediate vicinity, but not from the activity itself.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
On today's episode, the Minister for Rail Winston Peters has unveiled plans for the new Interislander ferries, RNZ has released a new poll which shows the government holding onto a slim lead, and we… Audio
Coalition has numbers to govern but race tightening - RNZ-Reid Research poll
The new RNZ-Reid Research poll shows the political race has tightened since the election, with the coalition clinging to a slim lead. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen sentenced to four years jail over embezzling funds
The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been sentenced to four years in jail, and barred from running for public office for five years, after being found guilty of embezzlement. Correspondent… Audio
Green MP under fire over social media posts
It's unclear when Green MP Benjamin Doyle will be returning to Parliament following death threats and accusations of unacceptable language on a private social media account. Political reporter Lillian… Audio
Minister for Rail Winston Peters on ferry replacements
The future of rail has been boosted by the announcement the government will purchase two brand new, rail-enabled interisland ferries which will be running by 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters… Audio
RNZ-Reid Research poll has govt slightly ahead
The new RNZ-Reid Research Poll shows the political race has tightened since the election but with the coalition parties still clinging on to a slim lead. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Finance Minister on supermarkets, ferries, tariffs
Finance and Economic Growth Minister Nicola Willis talks supermarkets and ferries Audio
Reforming the reforms - the RMA is up for debate, again
Legislation designed to simplify the country's resource management laws has now become more complex than the multitude of statutes it originally replaced. So it's up for debate, again. Audio
Govt to cut health and safety requirements for smaller businesses
The minister for workplace relations says she is looking to cut health and safety red tape for low-risk businesses and create a hotline to enable reporting of overzealous road cone use.
