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Senior lawyers sign open letter urging govt to abandon Treaty Principles bill
More than 40 King's Counsels have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister and Attorney-General, calling on them to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill. Karen Feint helped write the letter and she… Audio
Black Power life member on gang patch ban
This time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place. Life member of Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on way to Wellington
The hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, they will travel through Waikato-Tainui and reach the capital early next week. Māori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill heads to House for first reading
It's D-Day for the government's Treaty Principles Bill with the legislation up for its first reading on Thursday afternoon. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti continues south through Waikato-Tainui
The hīkoi mo te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday, gathering people on the way to Parliament. Kiingitanga spokesperson Rahui Papa spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 14 November
On today's First Up pod: The fallout from the resignation of the Archbishop of Canterbury continues - Henry Riley joined First Up from London, an overnight earthquake and the world's worst pollution -… Audio
Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga join hīkoi
Asians joining the hīkoi against the Treaty Principles Bill say te Tiriti is their first immigration document and gives them the opportunity to live here. Asians Supporting Tino Rangatiratanga… Audio
Carmel Sepuloni on Treaty Principle Bill's First Reading
Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni has a crack at the political hot potatoes of the week - this week, it's more a case of the hot kumera that is the Treaty Principles Bill Audio
Treaty expert: Principles have been around since signing
Treaty of Waitangi expert Dr Aroha Harris tells Nathan Rarere that Treaty Principles have been around since our founding document was signed. Audio
DOC makes Tongariro Crossing safer, more sustainable
A new Pou will greet walkers on Tongariro's alpine crossing, DOC's Cher Knights told Nathan Rarere about changes to the national park Audio
Disabled man claims he was abused in care
Waikato is our neighbourhood this week - Natalie Akoorie is RNZ's eyes and ears in Hamilton Audio
Why Shihad are breaking up: 'We'd rather go out on a bang'
The NZ rock legends have been talking about it for two years, but this summer they will tour the country for the last time. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio
Lord of the Rings musical an unforgettable masterpiece
A new musical version of Tolkien's epic novels is an all-singing, all-dancing immersion into Middle-earth.
Reversing type 2 diabetes through group approach
An innovative iwi-based approach to tackling type 2 diabetes is having huge success in Tairawhiti, with participants cutting down on medication or even reversing the disease completely. Ruth Hill… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 13 November
On today's First Up pod: The Australian government has appointed an anti-slavery commissioner, Israel has missed an deadline to allow more aid into Gaza, a massive collection of Flying Nun vinyl and a… Audio
Hikoi arrives in Auckland en route to Parliament
Leonard Powell visits Te Kamaka Marae as the Hikoi prepares to cross the Harbour Bridge on its way to Wellington Audio
Minister Willis on Govt apology and Treaty Principles Bill
Finance Minister Nicola Willis looks at the week in politics Audio
Survivors want meaningful redress after Government apology
Calls for meaningful redress to victims in the wake of the government's apology to those abused in the care of the government and faith-based organisations - Eleisha Foon talks with survivors. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Emile Donovan chats to interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill to talk about all the big political news from the week. Audio