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Union, academic on government's unemployment insurance plans
The government is looking to introduce an unemployment insurance scheme that will offer ACC-like payments to people who lose their jobs because of redundancy or illness rather than just accidents.
It… Audio
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US trying to draw Russia into war, says Putin
Russia's President Vladimir Putin has accused the United States of trying to draw his country into a war in Ukraine.
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Napier venue pulled up by WorkSafe over gathering in red light setting
A live music venue in Napier has assured WorkSafe it will follow the red light setting rules after concerns were raised with the agency.
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Speaking with Live it Tonga and reporting on the disaster
Audio 2 Feb 2022We speak with Talita Kefu and the team behind the social media group Live it Tonga working to keep families informed and connected amid the recovery from recent volcanic eruption and tsunami in the… Audio
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Differing views on vaccine passes in Napier and Hastings
Napier's council is saying little on whether it will mandate vaccine passes at most of its public facilities, despite its twin city Hastings doing it with a growing number of cases in the region.
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OECD warns action needed for New Zealand to meet emissions targets
The OECD is warning New Zealand that relying on tree planting and carbon credits to slash emissions may not hold water internationally much longer.
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MPI consider timing of new cattle barn restrictions
The Ministry for Primary Industries is consulting on when to bring in new rules that'll impact farmers using barn systems to house dairy cattle.
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Bluff your way through the Beijing Winter Olympics
Can't swack your pretzel from your melon when it comes to the Winter Olympics?
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Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
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French Polynesia introduces French vaccine pass
The French Covid-19 vaccine pass will come into force in French Polynesia in a week, replacing the health pass in use for access to venues and events.
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Why we're lining up for a third injection
In the seemingly never-ending parade of covid-enforced changes, we are now queueing for a third vaccination. Here's why it's so vital, now that Omicron has entered the picture. Audio
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Why we're lining up for a third injection
In the seemingly never-ending parade of covid-enforced changes, we are now queueing for a third vaccination. Here's why it's so vital, now that Omicron has entered the picture.
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A.C. Grayling: 'We're heading towards a series of catastrophes'
In his new book, For the Good of the World, English philosopher Professor A.C. Grayling outlines the biggest challenges he believes the world faces right now - climate change, technology and justice -… Audio
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Red light and rapid antigen requisition
Audio 29 Jan 2022In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson assesses the government's readiness for the Omicron variant. Audio
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Red light and rapid antigen requisition
In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson assesses the government's readiness for the Omicron variant.
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Disability Ministry's ongoing costs and funding kept secret
The government announced the new ministry in October, promising a single point of contact for disabled people and others in the sector.
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Honduras inaugurates first female president, US vows closer ties
Xiomara Castro has been sworn in as Honduras' first woman president in front of a cheering crowd including US Vice President Kamala Harris, who pledged support to stem migration and fight corruption.
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The Ugly Club: an educational game about NZ's native species
Audio 28 Jan 2022Video games require players to be mentally engaged at all times so they're a really good vehicle for learning new information, says science communication student Asia Martusia King. To introduce… Audio
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Crew worried JetStar is not enforcing Covid policies
JetStar cabin crew members are concerned the company's not checking people's vaccine passes or evidence of negative tests.
At the beginning of the week, the airline introduced a new policy requiring… Audio
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No vaccine mandate for Marlborough District Council staff
Marlborough District Council has not finalised its staff Covid-19 vaccination policy, despite other council's across New Zealand introducing mandates for employees.
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Picton's water supply runs short
Picton's water supply is at its limit and with no easy way of sourcing more, the Marlborough District Council is having to look at "demand management".
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'I think it's time': Efeso Collins commits to running for Auckland mayor
The South Auckland councillor opens up about why he's decided to run for mayor with or without the Labour Party's endorsement.
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Benefit increases going to more than half of families with children - report
Families Package benefits go to more than half of families with children, but housing costs and Covid-19 income disruption have eroded some of the gains, a government report shows.
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Anti-poverty group says families package still falling short
The government's touting the success of a families package scheme, saying it helped more than half of all families with children in its first year.
Introduced in 2018, the Families Package boosted… Audio
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New airlines risk crowding Tahiti aviation market
There is doubt in French Polynesia that the territory can sustain several domestic airlines.
