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Establishment of Māori Health Authority stirs controversy ahead of election year
Two opposition leaders say they will scrap the new Māori Health Authority if they are elected next year but their stance is receiving pushback from a number of NGOs.
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Māori health expert disappointed by National, ACT stance on health authority
The new Māori Health Authority to be in place from July could radically improve life expectancy for Māori - but two political leaders want it scrapped.
National leader Christopher Luxon and ACT's… Audio
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Builder to stand for Act in Tauranga by-election
The Act Party has confirmed its candidate to stand in the Tauranga by-election as self-employed builder Cameron Luxton.
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National, Act urged to reconsider Māori Health Authority stance
The Cancer Society and a number of NGOs have penned an open letter urging National and Act leaders to rethink their stance on scrapping the Māori Health Authority.
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Health organisations defend need for a Maori Health Authority
The Cancer Society along with more than a dozen health non-governmental organisations have penned an open letter urging National and Act leaders to rethink their plans to scrap the Māori Health… Audio
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Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield quits role
From August, the 1pm press conferences won't be the same, after Director General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield announced he'll step down at the end of July.
Covid Response Minister Chris Hipkins has… Audio
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Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield to step down from role
Director-General of Health Ashley Bloomfield's term was due to end in June next year, but he is set to depart in July.
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Oral Questions for Wednesday 6 April 2022
Audio 6 Apr 2022Questions to Ministers CHRISTOPHER LUXON to the Prime Minister: Does she stand by her statement that "we have a responsibility to do our very best as a Government through trying times to ensure that… Audio
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'Our sanctions at the moment are relatively weak' - Luxon
The leader of the National Party wants to the government to take more and stronger action against Russia over the war in Ukraine and be more in step with actions taken by the US, UK and Australia. Audio
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Luxon labels Putin a war criminal, again urges ambassador's removal
National's leader Christopher Luxon has gone a step further than the prime minister, labelling Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
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Pushback against the upswing of political nastiness
Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this… Audio
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Pushback against the upswing of political nastiness
Online abuse of politicians is on the rise - especially for women, including the PM and local councilors. This week one was able to unmask her anonymous abuser and the media played a part. But this…
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Co-governance what is it - and what's driving the debate?
The interpretation and definition of partnership and co-governance under Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been back in the public eye generating claims of division and race baiting politicking.
The ACT Party… Audio
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Increases to benefits, super, student allowances take effect
Despite the boosts to benefits, anti-poverty campaigners warn some of the poorest families could still be up to $300 short a week.
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Week in politics: China's Pacific security pact shakes region
Analysis - Peter Wilson looks back at the week that was with China and Solomon Islands' draft security agreement, the controversial fair pay legislation, and David Seymour's "bottom line".
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Week in politics: China's Pacific security pact shakes region
Analysis - Peter Wilson looks back at the week that was with China and Solomon Islands' draft security agreement, the controversial fair pay legislation, and David Seymour's "bottom line". Audio
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Three waters co-governance debate diverts into privatisation
The government has hit back at arguments against co-governance in the three waters reforms, saying ACT's attack is a smokescreen for its privatisation agenda. Video
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National's Christopher Luxon won't commit to ruling out future co-governance referendum
National Party leader Christopher Luxon says he doesn't think New Zealand is ready for a referendum on co-governance but won't say whether he would rule one out altogether. Audio
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ACT accused of encouraging extremists with co-governance call
The ACT Party and Te Paati Māori are at odds over who is stoking division when it comes to co-governance.
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Christopher Luxon says no to ACT's proposed referendum - for now
The National Party is saying no for now to the ACT Party's proposed referendum on the co-governance model of government.
ACT leader David Seymour says that sounds a lot like National is running away… Audio
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ACT, Māori Party at odds over who's stoking division
The ACT Party and the Māori Party are at odds over who is stoking division when it comes to co-governance.
ACT last week called for a public referendum on co-governance - broadly considered as… Audio
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Debates on Māori co-governance unproductive - lecturer
ACT's call for a referendum on Māori co-governance has once again raised the question - can New Zealand have a debate about race and the Treaty without stirring up racial abuse?
Leader David Seymour… Audio
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Luxon backs co-governance debate, shies from referendum
National's leader Christopher Luxon has said no to a referendum on co-governance - for now - something likely coalition partner ACT has said is a bottom-line.
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Labour MP Louisa Wall resigns
Labour list MP Louisa Wall has resigned this afternoon after 14 years.
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Question Time for 29 March 2022
Audio 29 Mar 2022Questions to Ministers: BARBARA EDMONDS to the Minister of Finance: What recent reports has he seen on the New Zealand economy? TEANAU TUIONO to the Minister for COVID-19 Response: Is he concerned… Audio
