Yvette Mc Cullough
Two new political polls, with two very different results
Pollsters say the differences between One News Colmar Brunton and Newshub Read Research polls aren't down to a margin of error - at least one of them is wrong. Audio
Focus on Politics: Youth in Politics
Young people are often criticised for not participating in politics, but as was seen in the recent strike for climate action, they also face criticism when they do. Political Reporter Yvette… Audio
National confident Treasury boss' Budget 'hack' claim a lie
National is confident the investigation into Gabriel Makhlouf's Budget hacking claim will prove that Treasury sat on a lie.
The State Services Commissioner Peter Hughes says the investigation will… Audio
How this year's budget is different
The world's first 'Wellbeing Budget' will be unveiled on Thursday - what is different about it, and how did it change the ways ministers pitched for money? Audio
MPs dispute Ngaro's response to abortion as crime
Does having abortion in the Crimes Act make women who have abortions feel like criminals? National MP Alfred Ngaro says absolutely not, and that's why he doesn't want to see the laws in this country… Audio
Focus on Politics: Wellbeing Budget
With less than two weeks until the so-called 'Wellbeing Budget' is revealed, RNZ Political Reporter Yvette McCullough takes a look at what's new in the process, who's backing the approach, and who… Audio
US Ambassador on why US didn't sign the Christchurch Call
The US has snubbed the Christchurch Call, saying that while it endorses its overarching goals, it cannot sign up to the pledge. Political reporter Yvette McCullogh asked US Ambassador to NZ, Scott… Audio
International leaders sign Christchurch Call pledge
World leaders and tech giants have inked an unprecedented agreement to fight the spread of terrorism and extremist online content - but the United States won't endorse the initiative. Video, Audio
Govt urged to act faster on drug-driving testing
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters says a crash that killed seven people last year was a terrible tragedy and the government won't be drawn into politicising it. Audio
Government releases plan to tackle plastics recycling
The government is adopting all of the recommendations from a taskforce set up last year to respond to China's ban on importing most types of plastics, that saw recycling stockpiles growing across the… Audio
Police Minister must 'man up' - drug-driving crash victim's mum
A woman whose son was killed after being hit by a drugged driver says the Police Minister misled her, and she feels totally demoralised. Karen Dow was at Parliament on Wednesday to present a petition… Audio
Could the parent category visa make a return?
There are hopes the moratorium on a visa that allows parents of migrants to live in New Zealand will be lifted, as Immigration New Zealand appears to dispel some misconceptions about its impact. Audio
Destiny Church, govt at odds over Man-Up programme
The Minister for Corrections and Justice are at odds over Destiny Church's controversial Man-up rehabilitation programme. Kelvin Davis has ruled out allowing the programme into prisons, after a public… Audio
Govt pumps money into addressing Stats NZ issues
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced $16 million will go towards fixing the issues with the census and preventing them happening again. Meanwhile, Stats NZ says it will begin to release details… Video, Audio
Ardern and Macron join forces against extremist content online
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and French President Emmanuel Macron are banding together to try put an end to the use of social media for acts of terrorism. However, there's scepticism over how… Audio
Christchurch attacks: Victims' families given special NZ visa
From today those directly affected by the Christchurch terror attack and their families are able to apply to stay in New Zealand permanently. The government has created a special visa category for… Audio
More than 6000 detained after failed coup in Turkey
Six thousand people including judges and top military commanders have been detained after a failed military coup in Turkey. At least 265 people were killed in the failed coup attempt. We cross to a… Audio
A New Zealander living in Istanbul, Yvette McCullough
A New Zealander living in Istanbul, Yvette McCullough, is sheltering with a group of friends while they wait for the situation to resolve. Ms McCullough told our reporter Kate Newton they were all… Audio