Politics
Putin told to agree to Ukraine ceasefire or face new sanctions
Soon after the European leaders' announcement, the Kremlin appeared to pour scorn on it.
Explosions reported after India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire
India has accused its enemy of violating the truce, but Pakistan insists it has not.
Labour's 'conviction politician' waves Parliament goodbye
After over two decades, Labour stalwart David Parker is calling time on a long career with just a few things left unachieved.
Shouting out, singing in: Rockquest at Parliament
In Parliament, MPs were shouting about pay equity and wildlife protection - next door, the mood was more upbeat and louder.
India, Pakistan agree to ceasefire after days of attacks
The announcement was made by US President Donald Trump on his Truth Social network.
'Arrogance': Protesters angry at government's pay equity law change
The pay equity legislation backlash continues, with one march in Nelson on Saturday attracting 1500 protesters.
Trump considering suspending right to court challenge for detainees
White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller says it's an option the administration are "actively looking at".
Government puts $35m towards keeping drugs out of the country
In a pre-Budget announcement, Customs Minister Casey Costello says the extra funding would boost staffing and improve technology.
Minister assures outcome of Waitangi Tribunal review won't be predetermined
"I am certainly not predetermined, and this government is not predetermined over this outcome," Tama Potaka told Saturday Morning. Audio
Nationwide protests erupt over pay equity law change
"I think they thought it would sneak through and no one would bat an eyelid but they were so wrong."
Fighting for pay equity
Hundreds of people from Dunedin to Auckland took to the streets this week to protest the government's new Pay Equity Amendment Bill. It was pushed through parliament this week under urgency. Audio
The Waitangi Tribunal review
The government says it will launch a review into the Waitangi Tribunal to refocus the "scope, purpose and nature" of the Tribunal's inquiries back to its "original intent". Audio
Survivors vow to fight on after govt opts against new scheme
Abuse in care survivors described the government's changes as an insult, a broken promise and a kick in the guts.
The Panel with Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll & Ed Amon. The trio discuss: the anointing of Pope Leo XIV, and pay equity protests. Plus Wallace has the latest update on… Audio
'Reprehensible': Disgust at decision not to create new redress system
Opposition parties say using the old redress system and having the Ministry of Social Development administer it cuts out survivor's voices. Audio
No new compensation scheme for abuse survivors
But $774 million will be put into the current system instead, minister-in-charge Erica Stanford has announced.
Abuse in care victims still waiting for compensation
Can you even put a figure on years of abuse that in some cases included torture?
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio
Nationwide protests take place over pay equity changes
Nationwide protests are taking place on Friday in opposition to the government's controversial pay equity law changes - pushed through under urgency this week. Nurses Organisation's Justine Sachs… Audio
