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Parliament works on festival drug testing, more sick leave and a new tax bracket
Drug testing at festivals, a new tax bracket, more sick leave, and a quicker change in Covid-19 alert levels will be worked on at Parliament under urgency this week.
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Parker considering tax hike for trusts if avoidance prevalent
The government could increase the tax rate for trusts if people use them to avoid the new top income tax rate, Revenue Minister David Parker says.
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Govt to double sick leave entitlements in late 2021
Audio 1 Dec 2020But the number of days that can be stockpiled will remain at 20. The Panel speaks to CTU President Richard Wagstaff. Audio
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Climate emergency declaration: 'We need to see action happening'
A climate emergency declaration by the government will be a step in the right direction but action now needs to happen, a climate scientist says. Audio
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Business leader on doubling sick leave
The Government will introduce a bill to double sick-leave entitlements from five to ten days per year on Tuesday.
The Workplace Relations Minister, Michael Wood, says Covid-19 has shown how important… Audio
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Congestion charges could be on the way for AK CBD
Would you pay $3.50 to drive through Auckland's central city at rush hour? That's what's being considered to handle our largest city's traffic problems. The report, completed by a joint Government and… Audio
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The exploding health issue where treatment is lagging behind
Diabetes is a massive health issue for New Zealand and disproportionately affects Māori and Pasifika. So why are we so far behind when it comes to using new drugs that improve treatment? Audio
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The exploding health issue where treatment is lagging behind
Diabetes is a massive health issue for New Zealand and disproportionately affects Māori and Pasifika. So why are we so far behind when it comes to using new drugs that improve treatment?
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Woman abused at age five urges reform in Catholic Church
Frances Tagaloa, 52, wants transformational change in the way the Catholic Church deals with abuse including voluntary celibacy, changes to confession, and more training for priests.
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Auckland city centre facing congestion charge of $3.50
A congestion charge of $3.50 to drive in Auckland's central city at peak hours is one option being considered to handle the city's traffic problems.
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Ardern speaks after Whakaari eruption charges laid
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Workplace Relations and Safety Minister Michael Wood have addressed the charges laid over the Whakaari / White Island eruption.
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Government pushes on with sick leave entitlement bill
The government will introduce a bill to double sick leave entitlements to 10 days.
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Best of First Up for Monday 30 November
Audio 30 Nov 2020On the podcast today: should we be introducing Australian animals to replace native species that have gone extinct; Plimmerton is mopping up the mess after flooding tore through the town and left at… Audio
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New literacy, numeracy standards could be too tough - teachers
Academics and teachers are warning that a new mandatory NCEA literacy and numeracy test could be too tough for some pupils.
The Education Ministry has unveiled draft versions of standards that… Audio
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New NCEA literacy and numeracy standards: 'They are definitely challenging'
Academics and teachers are warning a new mandatory NCEA literacy and numeracy test could be too tough for some teens.
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AK Pestival: introduce Aussie speices to help ecosystem
We're rightly proud of our native plants and animals here in New Zealand, but given the number of species that have become extinct since humans came along, .. why not introduce Aussie equivalents of… Audio
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Lifting the lid on the rise and rise of organised crime in NZ
In his new book, Gangland, investigative reporter Jared Savage explores the country's growing underbelly of organised crime and violent gangs, paying particular attention to the constantly-growing… Audio
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Ethiopian forces take 'full control' of Tigray capital
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says government forces are now "fully in control" of the regional capital of the northern Tigray region.
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Polar scientists wary of impending satellite gap
The key missions recording the loss of thickness in glaciers and sea-ice won't last the decade.
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'Unviable': China imposes tariffs of up to 200pc on Australian wine
The Chinese government has announced it will place tariffs on all Australian wine imports from today, striking a blow to the $A1.2 billion-a-year industry.
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Introducing: Whisper Dish
Marlin's Dreaming guitarist Tim McNaughton shares his debut single 'They Don't Know' as his solo project Whisper Dish Audio
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Is Basketball NZ doing enough for Māori and Pasifika?
Basketball New Zealand is under fire over claims that its representative system leaves underprivileged communities out in the cold. Audio
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Ben Lowings: unsung Pacific explorer David Lewis
David Lewis might be the greatest explorer you've never heard of. Born in England in 1917, but raised in New Zealand and Rarotonga, Lewis' exploits included climbing 19 South Island peaks, kayaking… Audio
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Fiji businesses reflect on 2020 in NZ
Fijian businesses are reflecting on a tough year after facing the dual devastating impacts brought about by a pandemic and tropical cyclone. Audio
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Corrections admits it needs to learn more about managing trans prisoners
Corrections is admitting it has more to learn about how to manage and protect trans gender prisoners.
New guidelines for prison staff were introduced two years ago, but a 2019 review found around… Audio
