Policy
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
Labour critical of govt's decision to scrap digital services tax
Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
Govt plans to increase amount of weedkiller residue allowed on foods
A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Audio
Casey Costello under fire for being 'MIA' as Minister for Seniors
Labour's Ingrid Leary claims Costello has done more to help tobacco companies than Seniors.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio
Protestors at Parliament to remind PM of bowel cancer pledge
A rally on Parliament grounds on Tuesday afternoon is reminding the Prime Minister of a pre-election pledge to lower the country's free bowel screening age. Rally organiser Jackie Robertson spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
The urgent case for financial literacy in Kiwi classrooms
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help.
In classrooms, money lessons that matter
Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help Audio
Wildlife Act changes explained
The Act has been branded the 'Kiwi Killing Bill' by Greenpeace, but the conservation minister says it still protects wildlife while also supporting the economy.
Cabinet signs off on introducing Regulatory Standards Bill
The Bill would introduce law-making principles that legislation would need to be measured against.
Clutha mayor blindsided by Mosgiel port proposal
A proposed inland port at Mosgiel last week received $8m in government funding and left Clutha's mayor frustrated.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 May 2025
In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget… Audio
Govt may face hole in next emissions budget
A critical part of the government's plan for cutting greenhouse gas emissions over the next five years appears to have fallen over. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…'Read the room': Andrew Little to ask council not to sign more Golden Mile contracts
Wellington mayor says project has been given the green-light, and it appears Little did not understand council process. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced a half a billion dollar boost to the film and television sector, pledging $577 million for the International Screen Production Rebate over the next… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2025
In today's episode, the Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year, after a day of uncertainty, Ukraine's President Volodymyr… Audio