Policy
National, ACT won't support political donations changes
National and ACT are refusing to support changes to the political donations regime, saying they 'screw the scrum' in favour of the governing Labour party.
A review of electoral laws is common after… Audio
Road to Zero progress report shows several failings - National
The National Party says a progress report published on the Government's Road to Zero road safety strategy shows several failings.
The Annual Monitoring Report, sent out by the Ministry of Transport… Audio
Vehicle Industry Association pulls support from clean cars scheme
The government's Clean Car Discount Scheme has suffered a blow, after the Vehicle Industry Association withdrew its support.
Chief executive David Vinsen says its thousands of car dealer members have… Audio
Calls for changes in calculating emissions reductions
The Climate Change Commission wants the Government to change the way emissions reductions are calculated, because businesses aren't actually reducing their emissions.
Commission Chair Rod Carr says… Audio
Hospitality employment standards certificate launched
Hospitality businesses that exceed present standards of employment and training will soon be able to be recognised.
Under a new scheme they'll be able to apply for a certificate - known as HospoCred… Audio
Smokefree legislation getting closer
The government's goal for Aotearoa to be smokefree by 2025 negotiated its first hurdle in Parliament last night.
The Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Amendment Bill - which passed its… Audio
Govt getting urgent advice on political donations reform
The Government is seeking urgent advice on whether further changes to the political donations regime are needed.
It follows the New Zealand First Foundation case which ended in an acquittal that… Audio
MS petition delivered to parliament asking for new treatments
Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand has delivered private petition to Parliament today to ask them to green light a proven treatment for MS. MS New Zealand president Neil Woodhams talks to Jesse about what… Audio
Expert on legal loopholes in party donation laws
The Electoral Act is clearly not fit for purpose according to a constitutional law expert, and the Government needs to urgently close legal loopholes in the political party donation rules.
Wellington… Audio
Calls to change law after NZ First Foundation case
The government's being told to urgently close a legal loophole in the rules for political party donations that experts say make this country ripe for overseas exploitation.
It's been brought to a… Audio
Top Stories for Tuesday 26 July 2022
The Country is getting pummelled by rain as wild weather makes its way South. Police seek more information in the unsolved murder of Canterbury teenager Kirsty Bently The goverment's being told to… Audio
Government to stop issuing free pollution credits
The government has moved to ensure the country's biggest polluters will have to do more to meet climate targets, and won't issue any more free pollution credits from 2024.
Climate Minister James Shaw… Audio
Emissions Trading Scheme: What you need to know
The Emissions Trading Scheme is one of the most important drivers of the changes needed to have any hope of avoiding the catastrophic impacts of climate change.
Popular Southern mayors backing three waters
Three high profile and popular mayors in the lower South Island are putting their jobs on the line in the October local elections by refusing to reject the Goverment's controversial three waters… Audio
Government sets aside $44m for councils for three waters
The government has set aside a $44 million dollars to help councils set up the controversial new Three Waters system.
Every council in New Zealand will receive at least $350,000 dollars of additional… Audio
More three waters funding aims to help councils with handover
A $44 million fund being offered to help councils transition to the new three waters system - at least $350,000 per council - is just bribery, Opposition parties say.
Masterton Mayor wants unmasked not served in shops
Masterton Mayor Lyn Patterson is calling on businesses in the area to stop serving people who aren't wearing masks indoors to bring down high rates of winter illness in Wairarapa.
The local hospital… Audio
Government has not been slow to crack down on gangs - Chris Hipkins
The Police Minister rejects the idea the government has been slow to act on gangs and doesn't accept they have bowed to political pressure.
Under new plans to crack down on gangs, police will have… Audio
'Huff, very little stuff' - Barrister on new gang plans
The government is expanding police powers in a bid to crack down on gang violence.
Under the new legislation officers will be able to search and seize gang properties, cars and motorbikes.
… Audio
Government scraps three arts funding rounds in favour of single round
The government has scrapped several arts, cultural and heritage funding rounds and replaced them with a single fund to make it easier for people to apply.
The new Cultural Sector Regeneration fund is… Audio
