Politics
Government to raise Fair Trading Act fines to $5m
Gains from breaching the Act under the current system can sometimes outweigh the penalties.
Opportunity party's new leader unveils 'tax reset' policy idea
Once known as The Opportunity Party or TOP, the party has undergone a rebranding.
US drops tariffs on $2b of NZ exports
Trade Minister Todd McClay said climbing prices and declining supply may have prompted the president to change tack.
Te Pāti Māori: Out but not over
MP's Tākuta Ferris and Mariameno Kapa- Kingi were expelled from the party this week with President John Tamihere accusing them of plotting a leadership coup. Audio
Benefit change 'throwing young people' to foodbanks
The coalition will end Jobseeker payments to 18 and 19-year-olds whose parents earn more than $65,000 from next November.
John Key says public's trust in police threatened by McSkimming case
Sir John's comments come after a report that found senior police leaders mishandled accusations of sexual offending by former deputy commissioner Jevon McSkimming.
Government completes four bills in week of political sideshows
Four government bills completed their legislative journeys this week - two enjoyed relative consensus across the House. The other two, not so much.
Explainer: What actually is the Regulatory Standards Bill?
We're going to start today's show talking about the Regulatory Standards Bill -which has now passed its third reading in Parliament. Despite more than 98% of public submissions opposing the bill, it… Audio
Petition calls for inquiry into Papatoetoe election
The petition cites turnout anomalies, alleged issues with ballot handling and concerns about the integrity of postal voting.
An Inspector-General might not have stopped McSkimming cover-up
"What's the difference between that and any other avenue they already have for communicating anonymously?" an advocate asks. Audio
Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending
Barbs between Te Pati Maori and its now excluded faction have not stopped - the latest in a string of back and forths claims the now ousted pair never tried to steal the leadership. Associate… Audio
Morning Report: Ferris denies plotting Te Pāti Māori coup
Ferris, along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, were kicked out the party earlier this week. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 November
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting; The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents… Audio
Regulatory Standards Bill passes into law
It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law… Audio
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris speaks to Corin Dann
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting. Takuta Ferris spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Study highlights serious issues with workplace safety
Almost 15 years since 29 men were killed in an explosion at the Pike River mine, research shows the country's health and safety record is still poor. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
Retirement Commissioner calls for changes to KiwiSaver
New Zealand's Retirement Commissioner is calling for changes to KiwiSaver to ensure the scheme does not leave anyone behind. Jane Wrightson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
More road tolls could be on the way for New Zealand drivers
More toll roads could be on the way - as the Government introduces a bill to change how roads are funded. Transporting New Zealand - Policy & Advocacy Advisor, Mark Stockdale spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Utterly disgraceful': Parliament reacts to McSkimming saga
Question time was pushed back on Wednesday this week so that the House could address the report of the Independent Police Conduct Authority into misconduct at police.
