Policy
'More capacity, resilience': 316 beds to be added to Hawke's Bay Prison
The two new high security units, scheduled for early 2027, "will add more capacity" to the prison system, says the Corrections Minister.
Drone, thermal imaging tech being trialled in push to eradicate bovine TB
The new technology is being trialled by the government, with the hopes it will detect possums in rugged, hard-to reach terrain.
37 former patients of Lake Alice get compensation of up to $600,000
105 survivors opted to receive $150,000 rapid payments.
Govt hopes regional councils will be gone within two years
The government hopes regional councils will be gone within two years, under changes announced yesterday. Independent policy analyst and researcher, Jeff McNeil spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Serious shake-up' of local government imminent
The coalition is set to announce major changes that could spell the end of regional councils, RNZ understands.
Government changes rules on responsibility when builds go wrong
Home warranties will be mandatory for new residential builds and major renovations, while those contributing to building design work, like architects and engineers, will have to have indemnity… Audio
Ten things your landlord can't do
Tenants have more control in the rental market than they have for a while, but recent rulings show some landlords are still getting it wrong.
Changes to KiwiSaver promised by National
National has entered campaign mode, debuting its first new election policy in a bid to revitalise its flagging support in the polls. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa… Audio
National promises to raise KiwiSaver contributions
National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia. Business New Zealand's Catherine Beard spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss Audio
National promises KiwiSaver changes after election
National is out of the gates with its first election policy - proposing to lift combined employer and employee KiwiSaver contributions to 12% by 2032 if re-elected. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
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.
