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Reactions mixed as Covid-19 traffic light system comes to an end
The government's decision to scrap the Covid-19 Protection Framework is reasonable, but it is a mistake to drop mask mandates for public transport, an epidemiologist says.
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Three waters shake-up could still see water privately managed, academic warns
The government argues its bill will protect against asset sales and the contracts are nothing new, but critics say it should release details of an economic regulator first.
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Three Waters shake-up could still see water privately managed
The country's water services could be privately managed under the Three Waters shake-up despite the Government's commitment against privatisation.
The reforms would allow services to be contracted… Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate. Audio
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How government's youth crime rhetoric misses the bigger picture
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Giles Dexter reviews the government's approach to youth crime, and examines what is missing from the debate.
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Week in Politics: Govt under fire after motel expose goes to air
Analysis: An expose of emergency housing conditions in Rotorua draws intense criticism, while there's a strong expectation the government is about to scrap the Covid traffic light system.
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National, ACT criticise youth offender supports as too little, too late
Expanded programmes for young people at risk of being caught in the cycle of crime is just window dressing from a soft-on-crime government, the opposition says.
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response. Audio
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New Zealand democracy on 'shaky foundations': Electoral law ripe for change
In today's Focus on Politics podcast Political Reporter Anneke Smith exposes the vulnerable state of New Zealand's democracy and examines the political response.
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'Follow the squirrel': Luxon rejects Tamaki coalition
After last week refusing to rule out working with Brian Tamaki's Freedoms NZ Party, National Party leader Christopher Luxon's now saying it won't happen.
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Oral Questions for Wednesday 31 August
Audio 31 Aug 2022Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by all of her Government's statements and actions? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he… Audio
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Government drops plans to charge GST on KiwiSaver fees
The government has dropped its plan to put GST on KiwiSaver fees after fierce backlash from the public and opposition.
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Question Time for 30 August 2022
Questions to Ministers INGRID LEARY to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? Hon JULIE ANNE GENTER to the Minister of Energy and Resources: Does she… Audio
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Cost-of-living payment to go through further screening
With the second $116 payment expected to be made from Thursday, Revenue Minister David Parker has announced changes that will mean some eligible people have to confirm they are based in NZ.
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Six months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear. Audio
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Six months on, human costs of the Parliament occupation
It’s six months since the occupation of Parliament's grounds for three weeks, but the human cost is only now becoming clear.
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Trevor Mallard: our Speaker of the House off to Ireland
The Right Honourable Trevor Mallard resigned as Speaker of the House this week after 35 years as a Member of Parliament. He will soon take up a three-year posting in Dublin as our second resident… Audio
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Week in Politics: Expelled MP continues to menace Labour
Analysis - Gaurav Sharma is expelled but he's not giving up his campaign against Labour. Parliament gets a new Speaker and the government uses its majority to push through controversial legislation.
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Parliament elects a new Speaker
A new Speaker of Parliament was elected with widespread support today, with his authority tested early by an awkward speech from a rebel MP. Audio
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Parliament elects a new Speaker
A new Speaker of Parliament was elected with widespread support today, with his authority tested early by an awkward speech from a rebel MP.
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David Seymour discusses departing Speaker Trevor Mallard
Adrian Rurawhe has stepped up as Parliament's new Speaker, as former Speaker Trevor Mallard officially ended his tenure on Wednesday afternoon.
Mallard, a Speaker with a controversial reputation… Video, Audio
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Question time for 23 August 2022
Audio 23 Aug 2022CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she have confidence in all of her Ministers? SHANAN HALBERT to the Minister of Housing: What action is the Government taking to increase the supply of… Audio
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A conundrum over how to cover the conspiracists
This week, a documentary from Stuff Circuit delved into the country's growing extreme far-right and anti-vax movement. Why did the makers of Fire & Fury decide to platform a group of conspiracy-minded… Audio
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A conundrum over how to cover the conspiracists
This week, a documentary from Stuff Circuit delved into the country's growing extreme far-right and anti-vax movement. Why did the makers of Fire & Fury decide to platform a group of conspiracy-minded…
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Week in Politics: Gaurav Sharma's lonely future
Analysis - As Labour MP Gaurav Sharma faces almost certain expulsion and a lonely future as an independent in Parliament he's continuing to go public with explosive claims about the party and the…
