Politics
Brand new deputy high commissioner steps up after Goff's sacking
Guergana Guermanoff has only been deputy since January, and will represent New Zealand in the UK until a replacement is found.
Simeon Brown announces major overhaul of health
In a speech Simeon Brown laid out his top five priorities for health, including reducing emergency department wait times, clearing a back log of elective surgeries and stabilising the governance of… Audio
Chris Hipkins' speech fails to impress National's Chris Bishop
National says Labour's reshuffle and leader Chris Hipkins' state of the nation speech is all platitudes, no policy.
Rubber gardening gloves used to handle school lunches
A Bay of Plenty deputy principal says their school lunches are so hot when they arrive that staff have to wear rubber gardening gloves to handle them. Audio
NZ First targets 'woke' legislation it previously helped make law
New Zealand First wants to "remove woke 'DEI' regulations" from legislation that it voted for five years ago.
Dr Levy's Reset Plan for Health NZ to still go on under new board
The announcement by the Health Minister was part of a raft of changes for the public health system. Alongside reinstating the board, Minister Simeon Brown slammed Health NZ for poor leadership - and… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
In today's episode, health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector, Labour's Chris… Audio
'Deeply disappointing': Experts on why cancer screening changes are a concern
Cancelling a plan to lower the age for Māori has been described as "institutionalised racism", though some experts say the move overall will save lives.
Goff should have been warned to 'pull your head in' - Helen Clark
The comments the High Commissioner made in London were not a sackable offence, the former prime minister says.
What was actually wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, Giles Dexter writes. Audio
Labour announces cabinet reshuffle
Labour's Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle focused on the 2026 election, putting together a new economic team led by their Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. Political Reporter Russell Palmer… Audio
Simeon Brown announces overhaul of public health system
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector. Health reporter Ruth Hill spoke to… Audio
Labour rules out electorate deal with Te Pāti Māori - Māori Queen says 'good luck'
But Willie Jackson admits one contest is posing a problem: who should take on Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke?
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
On today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown has come under criticism for ditching a bowel screening programme for Maori and Pasifika that started at age 50, a school lunch so hot it gave a… Audio
Mayor calls for resignation of Wellington Water chair
Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau and the majority of the city's councillors have called for Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett to resign over what they call severe failings and 'millions of dollars… Audio
Labour leader Hipkins to deliver state of the nation address
The Opposition leader's state of the nation address to the Auckland Business Chamber, will focus on jobs, health and homes - and a new economic team will be unveiled. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Audio
Peters says sacking Goff was 'regrettable', expert says it's justified
The government may have acted quickly over worries on how Donald Trump might respond, a law professor says. Audio
Health Minister on lowering bowel screening age to 58, ditching programme for Māori and Pasifika
Health Minister Simeon Brown has come under criticism for ditching a bowel screening programme for Māori and Pasifika that started at age 50. Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Phil Goff fired as High Commissioner over Trump comments
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark has accused the Government of being "super-sensitive to the Trump administration", following Phil Goff's sacking. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid… Audio
