Politics
Poor political strategy fans pay equity fury
The government's lightning blitz on pay equity claims has left whole sectors devastated, and the public confused about what just happened. Audio
Queenstown principals, parents push back on bus cuts
The Ministry of Education has signalled it may pull the plug on free buses for eight Queenstown schools. Audio
Principal to use truancy funding to feed, clothe children
Hamilton school has been running their own attendance service for five years. Audio
Businesses shouldn't serve children in uniforms - Seymour
Businesses have a moral obligation and should do their bit and not serve school kids in school uniforms during school hours. The minister in charge of getting absent kids back to class made the… Audio
Joe Biden's decline: Aides discussed President using a wheelchair
Authors of book about former US President claim to have spoken to Democratic insiders after 2024 election.
Govt increases funding to tackle serious truancy
In a pre-Budget announcement, associate education minister David Seymour said he wants to overhaul and improve the attendance services charged with getting chronically absent kids back to class. He… Audio
Brooke Van Velden says c-word in Parliament in protest
The Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden has dropped the c-bomb in Parliament in protest over the slur being directed at her and other female ministers in a newspaper column. It's thought to… Audio
Coalition deride Green budget as 'Marxist' and 'left-wing Trumpism'
Coalition leaders have blasted the Greens' proposal for wealth taxes, free GP visits and childcare, calling it "clown show economics".
Foreign Affairs Ministry updates travel advice to the US
The Foreign Affairs Ministry has updated travel advice for New Zealanders travelling to the United States, warning they could be detained at the border. The strengthened travel advisory comes as the… Audio
Urgent debate on redress for abuse in state care
MPs began the week with an urgent debate on redress for abuse in state care, and criticism of the government's change of mind about an independent redress system for survivors.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 May 2025
In today's episode, the Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from claimants concerned about the effect the Regulatory Standards Bill will have on the Treaty of Waitangi, The Foreign Affairs… Audio
Foreign Affairs Ministry updates travel advisory to USA
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is warning travellers to the United States need to "exercise increased caution". The first update since Donald Trump returned as President. University of Auckland academic… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal hearing submissions on Regulatory Standards Bill
The Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from claimants concerned about the effect the Regulatory Standards Bill will have on the Treaty of Waitangi. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira… Audio
PSA heads to Employment Relations Authority for flexible work
The public sector union says mediation has failed to resolve its conflict with the government over working from home. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 May 2025
In today's episode, nearly a quarter of the money spent on National's FamilyBoost policy has been poured into administration costs, Labour says the government's move to quash 33 pay equity claims is… Audio
First signs of life at Dunedin hospital site
"It's hellishly slow," a former head of the emergency department says of any progress at the site.
Govt criticised for its abuse in care compensation scheme
The government's being told its compensation scheme for survivors of state abuse offers nothing but bandaids for bullet wounds. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Labour leader on govt's pay equity changes
Labour says the government's move to quash thirty-three pay equity claims is rough economic justice for half the population. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ China Council on pause in US-China trade war
With China and the United States having put their economic differences on hold for the moment, local exporters will be hoping for something longer than a pause in the trade war between the two… Audio
