Policy
Drawing a line between threat and oppression
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered.
Balancing risk with overreach in our terror laws
Rights groups are concerned a government spotlight on terror laws will see protest, freedom of speech and advocacy endangered Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28th July 2025
In today's episode, a school bus driver and a child are in hospital after the bus hit black ice and skidded into a line of trees in Hawke's Bay on Monday morning; A constitutional lawyer says the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Master Builders on overseas-made building products approved for use in New Zealand
Thousands of overseas-made building products have been approved for use in New Zealand, in a bid to reduce construction costs and help a struggling building industry. Registered Master Builders… Audio
PM Luxon on electoral law changes clashing with constitutional rights
Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZTA secretly using cameras in city billboards
The Transport Agency has been secretly using cameras in billboards at city intersections to track cars and trucks. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two-month-old dies following overdose after allegedly given medication at an adult dosage
A two-month-old baby died following an overdose after she was allegedly given medication at an adult dosage by a pharmacy. Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Overseas building products to be easier to access
From Monday, thousands of overseas building products - including plasterboard, cladding, windows, and external doors - will be easier to access. Minister for Building and Construction Chris Penk spoke… Audio
Bruised and broken - New Zealand's silent crisis
More funding has been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations.
The hidden epidemic in Kiwi homes
More funding's been announced to train up domestic violence support workers, but turning our horrific figures around is expected to take generations Audio
More overseas building materials allowed in NZ
A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.
Several hundred protesters rally while Trump's in Scotland
The Presidents presence has turned the picturesque and normally quiet area of southwest Scotland into a virtual fortress.
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka on facing cancer
At just 55, former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka is facing a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. She's too young to have been screened and the drug she needs is not funded. Audio
'Blindsided': Health NZ hires 45 percent of mid-year grad nurses
Health NZ used to hire 80-90 percent of all graduates, a nursing student says.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Justice Minister on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio