Politics
Renewable energy could help get climate targets back on track
The Climate Change Commission says renewable energy and clean farming could also cut household bills and help businesses.
Submissions for bill criminalising migrant exploitation set to close
Offenders would be jailed for up to seven years or fined up to $100,000 - or both - if bill becomes law.
Thousands of UK doctors prepare to strike
United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Hospitals across England and Wales bracing for major disruption as thousands of doctors prepare to go on strike. Audio
Voting enrolment changes deny democratic rights - former electoral review panel chair
A former lawyer who chaired the last review of electoral law says the government's move to scrap election day voting enrolments will deny people a fundamental democratic right. Deborah Hart was part… Audio
Tensions escalate after Thai-Cambodian border deaths
Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia continue to escalate after multiple deaths at the nation's border. Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Government forcing people to pay court fines by clamping cars
The Government has come up with a new way to force people to pay their court fines, they will clamp and seize cars. Bailiffs will be able to work out who owes money to the court with new handheld… Audio
'Blunt tool': Government to strengthen election 'treating' offences
The government is creating a buffer zone around polling stations where free food, drink and entertainment is banned.
10 complaints but no probe into Mayoral candidate Ray Chung
No investigation will be carried out into Wellington councillor and mayoral hopeful Ray Chung.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
AI and public submissions - What you need to know
Explainer - Submissions have been soaring for legislation, and AI is being used more and more. But what does that mean?
New passport sees English words move up above te reo Māori
The move reflects the government's commitment to using English first, Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden says.
Trump presses Powell to cut rates during tense visit to Fed
The encounter between the two men became heated as Trump criticised recent renovation costs and interest rates.
Most of ministry's history jobs soon to be history
Manatū Taonga is going ahead with cutting the jobs of most of its historians.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Seymour's 'dropkicks' comments about voters 'unhelpful' - Goldsmith
The government is moving to cut when people can enrol to vote, and officials warn it could hit turnout. Meanwhile, the Justice Minister has critcised comments by the ACT leader. Audio
Justice Minister on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt scraps same day enrolments on election day
The government has been accused of attacking democracy by scrapping same day enrolments on election day. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Labour on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced sweeping changes to electoral laws, including ending same-day voter enrolment and increasing the disclosure threshold for those making a donation to a political party… Audio
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
