Government
Govt considering 'national interest' test for foreign investment
The government is considering a "national interest test" for screening major investments by foreign companies, saying it needs the power to stop purchases that might harm public health and safety or… Audio
Human Rights Commission wants religious groups protected
The Human Rights Commission wants the Government to consider changing the law to protect religious groups against hate speech, something that's also supported by the country's Federation of Muslim… Audio
Three minutes max: Raf Manji
Three Minutes Max: short, sharp opinions from commentators around New Zealand. Christchruch City Councillor Raf Manji's been doing some thinking about how to measure and implement well-being for… Audio
Corrections identified 'Māori nationalist groups' as potential threats
Māori leaders are calling for heads to roll after a Corrections working group on countering violent extremism identified "Māori nationalist groups" as a potential threat to the public. Audio
How to prepare Auckland for 2 million people
Auckland is at a turning point and faces critical choices about its growth and how to pay for it, according to a new book by Owen Gill. But those choices will require bold thinking about how to raise… Audio
Richard Baldwin: The globotics upheaval
The globotics upheaval – a combination of globalisation and robotics – is coming, and it's taking jobs with it. Dr Richard Baldwin has written a book looking at the future of work and warns of a… Audio
Economist Bernard Hickey: what to make of all the tax talk
Throughout the week tax has been hitting the headlines with National saying their new plan would give the average worker an extra $430 a year. Economist Bernard Hickey looks at the numbers. Audio
Government scraps interim KiwiBuild targets
The government is ditching its year on year KiwiBuild targets as it struggles to deliver its flagship home building programme. Meanwhile, prime minister Jacinda Ardern is promising 2019 will be the… Audio
National welcomes push for new environmental party
National Party is backing former Green Party candidate Vernon Tava's push for a new environmental party, but the government says it's a laughable attempt by the opposition to make friends. Audio
What's changed in NZ's health system a year after govt formed
Half a million people will soon pay less to see a doctor, under a change implemented by the coalition government. Health Correspondent Karen Brown looks at what's been achieved in the health system… Audio
Surplus fuels business confidence despite petrol prices
Analysis - The finance minister is getting plenty of advice on how to spend a $5.5 billion surplus and the prime minister wants to know why Kiwis are being fleeced at the petrol pump, writes Peter…
John Zalcberg, Richard Vines: Kiwis denied life-saving drugs
NZ is lagging well behind even poor nations when it comes to funding advanced cancer drugs. Australian researcher Professor John Zalcberg and Richard Vines from Rare Cancers Australia founder are part… Audio
Protesters march in Auckland over South Africa land seizures
At least 200 protestors marched in Auckland on Sunday to demand the New Zealand government issue a warning to the South African government over the expropriation of white residents' farms. It's been a… Audio
Five Eyes pledge to act collectively against threats
New Zealand and its security allies have pledged to take tighter collective action against interference from foreign governments. Ministers from the Five Eyes grouping of New Zealand, Australia… Audio
Crossroads for racing industry - Peters
The Racing Minister Winston Peters says the industry is facing two choices, significant change or death. Mr Peters has released an independent report by Australian racing expert, John Messara, that… Audio
Customs Minister steps aside after claims of shoving
RNZ has learned the inquiry which forced Meka Whaitiri to step aside as Customs Minister centres on an allegation she manhandled her new press secretary. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a… Audio
Whaitiri investigation sparked by assault complaint
RNZ has learned former Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri is being investigated over claims she manhandled a staff member. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood Ms Whaitiri aside on Thursday pending an… Audio
Plan to save racing industry long overdue - racing judge
There'll be no more days at the races in Stratford and Hawera under a radical plan to save the dying industry. The two Taranaki towns are among 20 around the country slated to lose their race courses… Audio
Govt needs officer to explain future tech impacts - Brislen
Clare Curran was demoted from the Cabinet after failing to record a Beehive meeting with Derek Handley, a candidate for the job of Government Chief Technology Officer. And now the tech sector is up in… Audio
Electorate responds to Clare Curran demotion
Clare Curran's constituents are giving her top marks as a local MP, but generally back the Prime Minister's decision to kick her out of Cabinet. The Dunedin South MP was stripped of her digital media… Audio
