Politics
'Extremely troubling' Trump administration can't give location of deported man - judge
Abrego Garcia was deported on March 15 on one of three high-profile deportation flights to El Salvador.
Changing up the Emissions Trading Scheme
This week the Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton called for a big shake up of the Emissions Trading Scheme. Audio
Defence spending boost: How far will it go?
This week's government boost to defence spending over the next four years coincides with rising global tensions. But it comes after decades of struggle with limited funding. Audio
The end of the Treaty Principles bill?
The death knell was sounded for the Treaty Principles Bill at its second - and final - reading this week. All parties except ACT voted against the bill, with 11 votes in favour and 112 against… Audio
Putting the new Defence Capability Plan in context
Explainer - $12 billion sounds like a lot to spend on the military. But is it, really? Audio
Free speech fears as Indian-NZ doctor faces travel ban
An Auckland doctor says she will not be silenced by the Indian government - despite facing a ban on returning to her homeland because of her political activities and online criticisms.
New Zealand to Celebrate National Veterans' Day
The government has announced the creation of a Veterans Day and an expanded definition of the word 'veteran'. Audio
'Brink of collapse': Gisborne Hospital services in crisis
An SOS from doctors to the Health Minister did not draw the response they hoped for. Audio
'Call me next time': Peters disparages Luxon's tariff talks
Winston Peters told RNZ the prime minister had not consulted with him ahead of the calls. Audio
Health NZ CMO Professor Dame Helen Stokes-Lampard
This afternoon we heard from the minister of health Simeon Brown, who says he understands his predecessor Dr Shane Reti met with the doctors in Tairawhiti last year and developed a recruitment plan… Audio
'Gamechanger': Mental health and addiction facility opens in Whangārei
Services scattered Whangārei are combining under one roof called Manaia House.
Luxon talks Treaty bill, trade wars, and new veteran's day
The Prime Minister faces questions after a week of chaos on markets at home and abroad.
Govt launches partnership to combat domestic violence in Auckland
Prevention of Family and Sexual Violence Minister Karen Chhour made the announcement at Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei.
New national veteran day announced
The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to cover more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators - and announcing a new day.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term… Audio
US stocks, dollar drop on lingering tariff worries, a day after relief rally
Markets have been roiled since Trump's announcement of sweeping tariffs late on April 2.
Treaty Principles Bill scrapped but the fight for Te Tiriti is just beginning - lawyers and advocates say
Legal experts and Māori advocates say the fight to protect Te Tiriti is only just beginning - as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill is officially killed in Parliament.
David Seymour vows to fight on despite bill being voted down
Despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in Thursday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, and is looking to resurrect something similar at the next election… Audio
'Divided the nation but ignited a fire': Aftermath of the Treaty bill
Waiata, heckling and cheers rang out as ACT's Treaty Principles Bill was voted out of Parliament, but some say it should never have got off the ranks.
China doesn't want trade war, but will fight back, ambassador to NZ warns
Dr Wang Xiaolong rejects the trade war has come about because China had not played fair. Audio
