Politics
Regulatory Standards Bill gets its week of scrutiny
A select committee has heard thirty hours of submissions on David Seymour's Regulatory Standards Bill. The vast majority were opposed, but the minister insists it's a valuable tool for transparency… Audio
Oranga Tamariki's near $2m wage bill for comms team
The revelations come from an Official Information Act response to questions raised by the Taxpayers Union lobby group.
Reviewers of legislation Treaty clauses expected to report back in months
The creation of the group has been led by Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith.
Watch live: Focus turns to vaccines and mandates at Covid Inquiry
The hearings will include testimonies from mandated industries, nursing and midwifery sectors and researchers.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11th July 2025
In today's episode, the Tasman District is under a red heavy rain warning, with 80-120 millimetres of rain expected to land in the already flood hit region; the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the… Audio
Covid Royal Commission enters fifth day
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response has entered its fifth day and follows a tense session of hearings on Thursday, with critics describing what they called… Audio
'Bad day': Trump reflects on assassination bid one year later
It comes after US media reports six secret service staff face disciplinary actions.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 July 2025
In today's episode, on Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates; The net loss of New Zealanders headed… Audio
Where next for Regulatory Standards Bill?
Anaylsis: Critics of David Seymour's controversial bill are in for disappointment. Audio
Watch: Trump praises English-speaking country's president on his 'good English'
The comments have sparked outrage.
Kaipara will fight hard to retain vacant seat for Te Pāti Māori
The Te Pāti Māori co-leader says the newly chosen candidate is prepared for the battle to keep the seat in his party's hands. Audio
Immunologist gives evidence at Covid inquiry
An immunologist giving evidence at the inquiry into the government's Covid-19 response, has been questioned on claims the debate around mRNA vaccines was shut down during the pandemic. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Former broadcaster to run for Te Pāti Māori in Tāmaki Makaurau by-election
Te Pāti Māori has chosen ex News hub broadcaster, Oriini Kaipara to run in the upcoming Tāmaki Makaurau by-election. Party co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Health experts claim Regulatory Standards Bill will undermine public health system
Health experts claim the ACT Party's red tape-busting Regulatory Standards Bill threatens to harm patients by undermining the public health system. Ruth Hill explains. Audio
Oriini Kaipara to contest Tāmaki Makaurau by-election for Te Pāti Māori
Kaipara was selected at a hui at Hoani Waititi Marae on Thursday evening.
Who picks up tab for damage from weather-related events?
An independent reference group has delivered guidelines to help the government shape climate adaptation legislation. Audio
Sovereignty 'red line' in any future Ngāpuhi settlement message from hui
Much of hapū hui agenda taken up by discussions of sovereignty and bill which aims to impose a single settlement on Ngāpuhi.
Willow-Jean Prime on Education, Oranga Tamariki, Bootcamps, and a Settlement for Ngāpuhi
Labour spokesperson for Children and Education Willow-Jean Prime explains why she believes the education system and Oranga Tamariki are failing Māori, her opposition to ACT’s bootcamps, and why Shane… Video, Audio
Finance Minister questions Fonterra over price of butter
The eye-watering price of butter has prompted Finance Minister, Nicola Willis to ask for a please explain from her former employer Fonterra. Checkpoint has run numerous stories about the cost of the… Audio
