Policy
Disposable vapes to be banned
The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes is being banned from Tuesday. Otago University senior research fellow Jude Ball spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'The most dangerous piece of legislation'
Maori lawyers and constitutional experts are warning the Regulatory Standards Bill could wipe out decades of hard-won treaty protections. Ella Stewart reports. Audio
Prime Minister heads to China
The Prime Minister is heading to China on Tuesday, where he will be meeting some of the world's most influential leaders at a time of increased global volatility. Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid… Audio
What is being done about NZ's growing meth crisis?
Wastewater testing showed a 96 percent increase in consumption of methamphetamine in 2024, compared to 2023. Audio
'Attempt to narrow the frame': Leading cancer specialist warns about Regulatory Standards Bill
Public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill close at on 23 June.
Progress made at troubled Shotover wastewater treatment plant, council says
The Environment Court required the Queenstown Lakes District Council to make facility upgrades as well as operation and maintenance changes.
Committee backs longer hospital stays for new mums, but how much will it cost?
The Health Committee's report notes 175 additional beds would need to be added to the nation-wide system.
NZ's food and fibre export revenue expected to increase 12 percent
MPI has released its latest State and Outlook of Primary Industries report, which takes a look at the state of the sector in the 2024/25 year. Audio
Unions take NZ's pay equity fight to international stage
The coalition government announced in May it would raise the threshold of proof for making a pay equity claim.
A bold dream gets a cut as Predator Free 2050 Ltd is disestablished
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat
New Zealand's predator-free future in peril
Predator Free 2050 was hit by a budget blow, and now the 'moonshot' goal is under threat. Audio
Father who lost son-in-law to alcohol abuse calls for clamp down on liquor sales
Christchurch City Council is currently hearing from locals, businesses and organisations on their local alcohol policy (LAP) draft.
Support for Queenstown Lakes mayor, councillors drops to 17%
The survey asked 405 people about the council's leadership, core services and communication
Greens criticise pay equity changes process
The Green Party is criticising government ministers for not getting advice on what the pay equity changes would mean for specific claims in their portfolios. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Government invests another $13.5 million in NZ tourism
Last year, Tourism New Zealand unveiled an ambitious strategy to grow tourism by $5 billion. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 June 2025
In today's episode, from September, parents of citizens and residents will be able to get a five-year visa allowing them to come and go, with an option to extend for a further five, the National Guard… Audio
Hospice services under threat
Hospices are saving the government millions of dollars a year - but they warn critical services are under threat, with nothing for palliative care providers in the Budget. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Govt announces 'Parent Boost' visa for migrants' parents
The government's opening the doors for parents of migrants to come to the country for up to 10 years. David Barker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Schools making own lunches without govt funding
Schools that make their own lunches for students, despite reduced funding from the government scheme, are using more lentils and less yoghurt to make ends meet. Education correspondent John Gerritsen… Audio
Govt announces new 'Parent Boost' visa
Migrant communities are hailing a new visa which will allow parents of New Zealand citizens and residents to visit multiple times over a five-year period. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
