Politics
Firearms Minister accused of misleading public on gun stats
Nicole McKee has repeatedly said more than 6600 NZers are licensed to possess semi-automatics - but the data says otherwise.
Immigration tightening might only be temporary - Minister
While she is turning the tap down for now, Immigration Minister Erica Stanford says the reverse might be the case next year. Audio
Minister responsible for firearms accused of misleading public on guns
The Minister responsible for firearms is being accused of misleading the public over the number of people allowed to have prohibited semi-automatics.
Military-style semi-automatics and centrefire… Audio
A GPS that could backfire on commuters
The plan to get Kiwis moving - as long as it's along a motorway - has public transport experts fuming Audio
Minister 'not convinced' Fire and Emergency needs further levy boost
The Internal Affairs Minister is asking Fire and Emergency to prove it needs a further boost to the levy they collect on insurance.
Immigration changes to target 'unsustainable' migration
The government is bringing in immediate changes to the Accredited Employer Worker Visa.
Want to be an MP? The careers most likely to get you there
A look at New Zealand's 54th Parliament shows its 123 members having had 216 careers between them - but there are strong similarities in their backgrounds.
The House: How petitions get Parliament's attention
A petition can be an effective way for the public to get the attention of Parliament, and it doesn't necessarily need lots of signatures. Audio
How petitions get Parliament's attention
Petitions to Parliament don't always result in a change to law or policy as intended, but they can be an effective way of the public getting a message to those in power. Audio
'Triple-whammy' for Wellington hospitality sector as public service shrinks
Ministries and agencies are looking to axe jobs to meet the government's demand to trim budgets, and most of those will be in the capital.
Independent panel to review 2050 methane target, government announces
Ministers say agriculture's contribution to climate change targets need to be "fair and appropriate" compared to other sectors.
The Panel with Boopsie Maran and David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Boopsie Maran and David Farrar discuss how proposed Ministry job cuts could affect Wellington and tightening criteria for free vaccinations. Also, Boopsie… Audio
Labour on referenda on local govt Māori wards
Opponents say the government is completely out of line with plans to force councils to hold referenda on their Māori wards.
The coalition has announced that councils which brought in Māori wards… Audio
NZ-NATO deal to be settled in 'coming months' - Winston Peters
The Foreign Minister made the comments following meetings in Belgium.
International Democracy Union forum winds up in Wellington
We don't have our usual political panel this week, but we have something that might appeal to political junkies.
The International Democracy Union - an alliance of conservative political parties from… Audio
Defence Minister met with US military contractor to talk about AUKUS Pillar Two
The Defence Minister has met with a major American military contractor to talk about the controversial - and critics say 'anti-China' - security pact AUKUS Pillar Two.
Officials told Judith Collins… Audio
Labour describe latest job cuts as 'reckless'
The Labour party is describing the latest round of job cuts as reckless.
Part of the proposal was to look at closing the Suicide Prevention Office and merging two of the main roles into a wider team.
…Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
Govt job losses 'uncomfortable in the short term' - Minister
Job losses in the public sector are "unfortunate" but the government has to ensure agencies are exercising restraint, Minister of Employment Louise Upston says. Audio