Politics
Labour hits back at govt over calls for privatisation of core infrastructure
Labour says it does not support the private ownership of core infrastructure such as schools, hospitals, and prisons. Labour's infrastructure spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Russian President is 'generally in support' of 30-day ceasefire
The Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has announced he is generally in support of a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Waterhouse spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The high price of saving money on lunch
The school lunch debacle has deteriorated so much that there is an increasing clamour to rip it up and start again. Audio
A tough Budget preached in a revivalist tent
Parliament has debated its inquiry into the 2025 Budget Policy Statement. The government side was evangelical on growth, but the numbers did not suggest a promised land. Audio
King farewells sacked High Commissioner Goff after Trump gaffe
The former Labour Party leader and Auckland mayor made undiplomatic comments to the Finland foreign minister.
Bidders line up for major highway Public Private partnership
Some attendees are already showing strong interest in the government's plans for Public Private partnerships, the Finance Minister says.
Destiny Church protesters fined for walking on Auckland motorway
Police have fined 20 people for walking on Auckland's motorway during a protest led by Destiny Church leader Brian Tamaki last November.
NZ not among several countries joining new group pledging support to Ukraine
The government says New Zealand is not among about 15 countries that have committed to join the coalition of the willing on Ukraine.
Winston Peters rejects claims his party has diversity requirements
Peters argues the requirements are rife in the public sector, but that's news to Public Service Minister Judith Collins.
10% of free school lunches not delivered on time
It comes after the collective's main food provider Libelle opted for liquidation due to financial problems.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
In today's episode, a veterans charity says the New Zealand government doesn't know how many veterans there are or how many have died by suicide with no formal records kept, cleaners, caterers and… Audio
Aussie PM calls on 'Team Australia' buy local after Trump tariffs
The government does not believe any additional conversations between the PM and Trump would have made a difference.
Strong interest in bidding on Public Private Partnerships: Finance Minister
The Finance Minister says there's already been strong interest in bidding on Public Private Partnerships, as the government's infrastructure investment summit gets underway in Auckland. Political… Audio
Union on changes to Living Wage requirements
Cleaners, caterers and security guards contracted by the government will no longer be paid the living wage, after the government reversed the requirement brought in by the previous Labour government… Audio
'Mum's Busy Work': Ardern writes children's book
The book is a celebration of the relationship between working mothers and their children.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 13 March 2025
On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio
Parliament brings bail law into line with practice
Under urgency, parliament has updated the law on electronically-monitored bail, bringing it into line with actual practice.
