Government
NZ steel, aluminium faces uncertain future
A snub by US President Donald Trump has the government worried about the future for New Zealand aluminium and steel exports. It had hoped new American tariffs would not apply to New Zealand products… Audio
New National front bench tests its mettle
The House takes a look back at a week's worth of Question Time when the new opposition front bench got to try out its first jabs at the government. Audio
New National front bench tests its mettle
The House takes a look back at a week's worth of Question Time when the new opposition front bench got to try out its first jabs at the government.
AudioOliver Hailes on the TPPA revised version signed off
It's Our Future spokesman Oliver Hailes talks about Labour and New Zealand First's u-turn on the TPPA-11 and the inclusion of a clause which could see foreign corporates suing the government Audio
Tertiary fees-free scheme at risk of being rorted
Treasury officials have warned the free tertiary study scheme is vulnerable to students rorting the system because of a gap in the Government's records. Labour's flagship policy offers a free year of… Audio
90-day trial gives small business certainty - Lees-Galloway
The government has announced its first changes to employment laws since assuming power. Minister for Workplace Relations Iain Lees Galloway tells Guyon Espiner the 90-day trial rule that remains for… Audio
Govt announces work initiative for unemployed youth
Later today the Government will reveal details of a new initiative to get the young unemployed into work. New Zealand First's Shane Jones ruffled a few feathers recently when he suggested a work for… Audio
No compromise reached amid US govt shutdown
Christina Wilkie covers the Whitehouse for CNBC. She says the ongoing stalemate in the US represents a fundamental breakdown in trust. Video, Audio
Kim Dotcom sues New Zealand government over arrest
Kim Dotcom has filed papers seeking hundreds of millions of dollars in damages from the government over an erroneous arrest warrant. The papers accuse the government of pursuing an erroneous arrest… Audio
$22m fix for dangerous roads 'just the beginning' - Genter
The Government is to spend 22-point-5 million dollars to make 30 rural state highways safer, as the road toll this year runs well ahead of 2016's. This comes as ten people, including two children have… Audio
Govt's fossil fuel stance is of 'transitioning' - Prime Minister
Less than two months after it was formed, our new Government has passed a family package under urgency, committed to an investigation into abuse in state care, and pledged to set up a new agency plan… Audio
'I've got great confidence in NZ business' - Grant Robertson
National says the opening of the Government books yesterday backs up its argument Labour has a massive hole in its accounts. Labour, now heading the new government, says the accounts show it can make… Audio
Govt warned spending plans may fail if economy weakens
There are warnings the Government's plans to alleviate child poverty and boost health and education spending could come unstuck if the economy isn't as strong as expected. The Government's books were… Audio
Govt on track with first 100 days promises
It's been far from smooth sailing for the new government in its first eight weeks in office, but it appears to be largely on track to deliver its hundred day plan. Inexperienced ministers trying to… Audio
National left govt 'in good shape' - Bill English
Briefings to the new government's ministers have highlighted a series of problems they'll have to deal with. The documents were made public last week and show, among - other things - Auckland's… Audio
Govt considers making cross-party work easier
The Labour-led government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power.
Govt considers changes to give Parliament more clout
The Labour-led Government is considering changes which could give Parliament more clout under MMP and force governments to share power. Deputy Prime Minister and New Zealand First leader, Winston… Audio
MBIE admits to $10 million payroll problem
The Government has set aside $10 million to fix a payroll mess affecting 9,000 current and former staff at the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment. Mistakes with holiday pay at MBIE came… Audio
'Everybody will benefit' from no tertiary fees - Chris Hipkins
Education Minister Chris Hipkins says he expects 80,000 people will benefit from free tertiary fees next year. Yesterday the government revealed further detail around how their policy of no fees for… Audio
NZ urged to follow Australia on foreign influence crackdown
New Zealand's been urged to follow Australia's lead and crack down on foreign espionage and interference in politics. The Australian government plans to ban political donations from overseas and… Audio
