Policy
Puberty blockers ban: Politicians overriding doctors sets dangerous precedent
Analysis: The government's ban on puberty blockers for gender-affirming care prioritises politics and ideology over decades of expert clinical guidance and patient safety evidence. Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show… Audio
Peters pledges to revoke ACT's Regulatory Standards Bill
The coalition is in the throes of internal warfare - with Winston Peters and David Seymour slinging barbs over the Regulatory Standards Bill. In a stunning about-face today, Mr Peters has pledged to… Audio
Anti-stalking law passes in parliament
Anti-stalking campaigners are delighted it's now a crime but are worried about the law's implementation and the trust in the police. Leonie Morris from Aotearoa Free from Stalking spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Crowd gathers outside Parliament ahead of visit by China's third most powerful official
Zhao Leji ranks only below president Xi Jinping and premier Li Qiang.
'Absolutely ludicrous': Costello defends plunge in tobacco ranking
New Zealand has gone from second in the world to 53rd in a major tobacco control index. Audio
NZ unlikely to meet smoke free target, despite numbers dropping
Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFree 2025 target. Associate health minister Casey… Audio
Research highlights social media addiction issues in teens
We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Emergency departments to use AI consultations with patients
'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve. Dr Benjamin Pearson is Hawke's Bay's Chief… Audio
'If you don't tax the rich, the rich will squeeze you out'
British economist Gary Stevenson tells 30 with Guyon Espiner fire engines aren't coming to fix the New Zealand economy.
Promises and petitions: Social media stir-up outside parliament
The Education Minister has promised a group petitioning for the ban of social media for under 16s that change is coming.
The Panel with Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jennie Moreton and Rajorshi Chakraborti. First up, schools are shut and inspectors are carrying out urgent assessments across the motu… Audio
John Key says public's trust in police threatened by McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Regulatory Standards Bill passes into law
It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law… Audio
NZ's health and safety record still poor 15 years on from Pike River
New Zealand workers are more likely to die than in Australia or the United Kingdom, new research shows.
Prescription changes - but will it be good for our health?
From 2026 prescriptions are changing from three months to twelve months. The rule change means that patients on some long-term medications won't have to return to the GP every 12 weeks as they do… Audio
Te Pati Māori MPs meet without party co-leaders
It comes after the National Council made the decision to expel Te Pati Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.
Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established. Audio
Dunedin City Council's new water plan given green light
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
Congestion Charging: What does it mean for you?
Aucklanders, this is news you need to know, congestion charging is coming. A Government bill to bring it in passed its third reading in parliament, and that means it will pass into law. Congestion… Audio
