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Hundreds use Tillerson visit to protest climate change
Around 200 people stood outside Parliament in the pouring rain today to protest against the US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and the United States pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Audio
Steven Joyce poised to deliver first Budget in two days
After eight years of being Bill English's sidekick - Steven Joyce is poised to finally deliver his first budget as speculation mounts it will include shifting income tax thresholds and boosting the… Audio
NZ Navy contracted firm involved in global bribery and sex scandal
The Navy says it won't investigate previous contracts with a company whose owner was involved in a multimillion dollar corruption scandal. Audio
Focus on Politics for 19 May 2017
The trans-Tasman bond is again being tested with the rights of New Zealanders living in Australia being stripped further. Australia tightened its visa rules last month making it harder for people to… Audio
Coleman says petition given by 'anti-govt protesters'
Action Station has handed a 12,000 strong petition to Parliament calling for an urgent review of the mental health system, but the Health Minister has shut down the idea. Audio
Myrtle rust discovered on mainland New Zealand
A disease that damages plants including pohutukawa, manuka and feijoa trees has been found on mainland New Zealand for the first time. Video, Audio
Labour's fresh faces happy with line up despite rock release
Younger, more women and more ethnically diverse. RNZ talks to the fresh faces of the Labour Party. Audio
Calls for halt on euthanising animals used for research
A 15,000-strong petition was handed to Parliament today, urging lawmakers to save animals who have been subject to testing, from being killed. Video, Audio
NZ First backing chief-of-staff after ANZAC Day dispute
NZ First is backing its chief-of-staff David Broome, whose 12-year-old son reprimanded a peace activist as a TV camera rolled during yesterday's ANZAC service. Video, Audio
CTU says historic settlement wouldn't happen under proposed new law
The Council of Trade Unions says an historic $2 billion settlement wouldn't have happened under a proposed new law aimed at dealing with pay equity. Audio
Government announces immigration changes
The Government says changes to immigration are aimed at improving the quality of new migrants but opposition parties say it's nothing more than rule tinkering. Video, Audio
Care and support workers celebrate $2-billion win
Yesterday dozens of workers crowded into a Wellington church hall to celebrate the announcement that health care and support workers will receive a substantial pay rise. Among them was Kristine… Audio
Petition calls for investigation into porn
A 22,000-strong petition headed by Family First director Bob McCoskrie calling for a investigation into the health and societal harms of pornography today was delivered in Parliament today. Audio
CERA officials used positions for financial gain
Two former Canterbury Earthquake Recovery Authority officials attempted to use their positions for their own financial gain and their actions will now be referred to the Serious Fraud Office. Video, Audio
Latest incarnation of CYF opens its doors
The inauguration of Oranga Tamariki, the new Ministry for Vulnerable Children, marks the end of the beleaguered Child Youth and Family. Video, Audio
National MP refuses to be interviewed by police
A National MP is insisting he co-operated with police despite refusing to be interviewed by officers who were investigating accusations he had secretly recorded his staff. Audio
Questions about spending in Govt contracts worth over $1mil
The Ministry of Social Development has been questioning Pacific Media Network about its Pasefika Proud media and education campaign about family violence. In one email, a ministry staff member accuses… Audio
Government bows to Maori pressure, will reword child protection legislation
The Government has bowed to pressure from Maori and will go back to the drawing board and re-word controversial child protection legislation. Audio
Govt failing to reach its target of lowering violent crime rate
The Government is failing to meet its Better Public Service target of reducing violent crime by 20 percent, set five years ago. To date, the rate has fallen by only two percent. Audio
Focus on Politics for 3 March 2017
The revelation this week at-risk prisoners have been subject to inhumane treatment, has again raised questions about the country's mental health system. In one case a prisoner was tied down to a bed… Audio