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It's almost time for the most important statistical exercise, our National Census Day - te Rā Kautetanga

March the 7th is the day, but there is an extension by up to eight weeks for areas affected by… Audio

The New Zealand Warriors get their National Rugby League season underway tonight at Sky Stadium in Wellington, taking on the Newcastle Knights.

The team is finally settled back in New Zealand after… Audio

National says the government's been way too slow in bolstering police numbers in cyclone-hit Hawke's Bay.

The Prime Minister has announced more police are being sent in despite initially hosing down… Video, Audio

National Farmers' Market Week kicks off on March 11. It is a chance to discuss how we can support local growers and farmers, especially with so many devastated by flooding. Alex Sims speaks to Jesse.

Between flood recovery, Three Waters and 'inappropriate' comments from Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell, the Prime Minister is inundated with tough calls this week.

Chris Hipkins says he will not… Audio

The government has launched an international fundraising effort to get private donations to support the many victims of Cyclone Gabrielle. There will also be a special Lotto draw to be held on the… Audio

Many of the nation's mayors were interested listeners at the weekend when the National Party announced what it would replace Three Waters with.

In addition to confirming it National said it would… Audio

The National Party is promising to dump Three Waters and leave water infrastructure under council control.

But it's policy announcement has left some mayors asking how they are going to pay to fix… Audio

The Government has announced the first in a 'rolling maul' of financial assistance to those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle. It includes $250 million to repair local and state highways and a $50 million… Audio

Kathryn speaks with Acting Director Civil Defence Management Roger Ball about the National State of Emergency that's been declared and what that means for the worst affected areas. Audio

The Emergency Management Minister has declared a National State of Emergency.

Emergency Management Minister Kieran McAnulty says it is an unprecedented event.

"Since Sunday, NEMA have been in close… Audio

Scotland rugby captain Jamie Ritchie say his side "can beat any team" after they thrashed Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield to continue their perfect start to the Six Nations. 

And Ireland ended France's… Audio

The RNZ - TVNZ merger has been scrapped.

The government had pledged $327 million over three years to merge the two public media entities, and it's understood more than $16 million had already been… Audio

Both Labour and National have issued a call for unity as they grapple with race relations this election year - but the two parties have very different policy prescriptions.

Their leaders have made… Audio

Waitangi Day has come and gone - and in this election year, it seemed especially important that our political party's were represented on the day by MPs and party leaders.. But there was one notable… Audio

Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes join Kathryn to talk about the local and central government response to flooding in Auckland and other parts of the North Island. And as new… Audio

The National Party says the merger of TVNZ and RNZ would be dangerous for democracy, and is a costly waste of money. 

Parliament's Economic Development Select Committee has released its report on a… Audio

Every week we speak to the deputy leaders of the two major parties. This year we are adding to the list and every Friday we will speak to the deputy leader of the ACT party Brooke van Velden. She… Audio

The National Party says inflation has its claws firmly on New Zealand's economy.

Deputy Leader and finance spokesperson Nicola Willis says it is alarming that inflation in New Zealand remains high… Audio