Policy
Charity reforms insult to the sector - lawyer
A lawyer is describing new charity law reforms as an utter insult to the charitble sector.
The community law and voluntary sector minister Priyanca Radhakrishnan announced changes to the Charities… Audio
Advocates want changes to Clean Slate scheme
New Zealand has a law allowing some offenders the right not to have to disclose their criminal convictions.
But experts say the system isn't working and some people who deserve to can't put their… Audio
Independent panel finds Pharmac contributed to inequity
The days of the independent republic of Pharmac are over, says Health Minister Andrew Little.
The Minister was commenting on a new report into the drug-buying agency which found it has contributed to… Audio
Hope for change after Pharmac independent review
A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that would probably have prevented it, hopes the Pharmac review will mean others don't suffer the same fate.
A major review of the… Audio
Patient hopes Pharmac review will lead to change
A woman who had her bowel removed while she waited for drugs that may have stopped that happening hopes the Pharmac review will lead to change.
A review into the government drug buying agency has… Audio
Three waters Part II: What you need to know
Explainer - The government is forging ahead with revised water system reform despite criticisms. So what's changed? RNZ is here to clear it all up.
China flexing its muscle in the Pacific
With leaked documents showing China is seeking a region-wide policing and security deal with 10 Pacific countries, the prime minister Jacinda Ardern is urging a unified response.
The issue of Chinese… Audio
RNZ analysis: PM's focus shifts to Texas school shooting
The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is currently visiting the United States in a bid to drum up trade and tourism -and had hoped to meet with the US President. Yesterday's shooting in Texas has meant… Audio
'Time to turn this pain into action' - Biden on gun control
US President Joe Biden has issued an emotional appeal for backbone and courage to confront Amercia's gun lobby. Audio
More needs to be done on gun control - Ardern
As America reels from another mass shooting, Jacinda Ardern was asked on US television about New Zealand's response to its own mass shooting in 2019. The Prime Minister acknowledged there is still… Audio
ACC's problem-filled $74m system worth the price tag - CEO
An internal review of ACC's new 74 million dollar case management system finds the benefits are still unclear and it's uncertain whether the expected savings of almost half a billion dollars will be… Audio
Alcohol marketing: how do we regulate the new digital risk?
Analysis - The WHO's report on regulating cross-border alcohol marketing raises the alarm for countries like Australia and New Zealand, given their light touch towards alcohol advertising.
Mixed feelings in New Plymouth over Kainga Ora development
The New Plymouth mayor says there's mixed feelings in the community about a social housing development in the CBD despite a massive need for it.
The 45-unit apartment blocks are being developed for… Video, Audio
Genesis Energy on going renewable
The government is promising at least half of the energy we use will come from renewable resources by 2035. Under the Emissions Reductions Plan, the government will phase out the use of coal boilers… Audio
Immediate action missing from Emissions Reduction Plan - Emeritus professor
An expert says he would "put money on New Zealand's gross emissions continuing to rise for some years yet".
Massey University emeritus professor of sustainable energy and climate mitigation Ralph… Audio
Transport Minister explains 'scrap and replace' programme
Low and middle-income New Zealalnder are going to get help to buy an electric car and dump their gas guzzler but will the discounts be enough? Half a billion dollars is being poured into the Clean Car… Audio
Will electric car discounts be enough to shift Kiwis out of gas guzzlers?
Low and middle-income New Zealalnders are going to get help to buy an electric car and dump their gas guzzler but will the discounts be enough?
Half a billion dollars is being poured into the Clean… Audio
Dairy NZ head on Emissions Reduction Plan
Farmers are not paying a cent towards a new agri-tech centre that will research reducing agricultural emissions.
The government is investing $340 million into the initiative, which will be funded by… Audio
Environmentalists call government emissions plan fluff and spin
The Government has billed it as an historic turning point - but climate activists don't believe the hype.
The Emissions Reduction Plan has been unveiled, setting out how Ministers intend to spend… Audio
Farmer no fan of Emissions Reduction Plan
Farmers are not paying a cent towards a new agri-tech centre that will research reducing agricultural emissions.
The government is investing $340 million into the initiative, which will be funded by… Audio
