Politics
Top lawyer says redress should be available to all victims
A cabinet paper about rapid torture redress payments to survivors of the Lake Alice child and adolescent unit in the 1970s says it's not possible to rule out torture at other locations. That's left a… Audio
Labour MP wants Destiny Church struck off charity register
An MP has formally requested Destiny Church be struck off the charities register following the alleged violence by church followers who stormed a children's event hosted by a Drag King. The event at… Audio
Manurewa Marae inquiry: Electoral Commission chair remains confident despite scrutiny
The new chair of the Electoral Commission (EC) says he has full confidence in the preparation for the next election, and guidance for selecting polling booth locations is being reviewed. Audio
Trump FBI pick Patel confirmed amid Justice Department tumult
Patel was confirmed by a 51-49 vote on Thursday.
NZ can no longer lean as heavily on the US: Defence Minister
The Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances, and can no longer lean as heavily on the US. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 21 February 2025
On today's episode, the New Zealand military has joined with Australia to monitor three Chinese warships sailing off Australia's east coast, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz has told… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed discusses the three Chinese naval vessel sailing east of Sydney and a trend that is worry many Asian countries - a shrinking middle class. Audio
Labour on unit set up to scrutinise Health NZ
A new unit set up to scrutinise Health NZ will run for four months and report directly to the Health Minister. Labour's Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Americans voted for Trump. Did they vote for this?
Analysis - A majority may approve of him and a strong majority may have expected Trump's actions, but that doesn't mean most people agree with all of it.
Germans head to the polls for snap election
Germans will take to the polls on Sunday for a snap general election after the ruling coalition government collapsed late last year. Correspondent in Berlin Thomas Sparrow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Debate continues over the use of 'Aotearoa' in Parliament
Public law professor, and parliament watcher, Andrew Geddis joins Emile Donovan to explain the issues around Parliament's standing orders. Audio
Justice: It's complicated
Most of the issues Parliament deals with are complicated, but few more so than criminal justice. Humans have been tinkering with solutions since the dawn of civilization. We still are.
Luxon to visit 'rising star' Vietnam
Christopher Luxon will travel to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City next week, with a delegation of senior business leaders.
Texts reveal govt was warned fast-track bill broke rules
Documents show a behind-the-scenes struggle to pass the contentious law.
'We feel betrayed': Ukrainian reactions to Trump's recent war of words
Mahi for Ukraine spokesperson and Ukrainian New Zealand resident both say people are shock by Trump's actions and words.
Auditor-General calls for government to do long-term planning
The Auditor-General's office wants the government to do long-term planning like councils, who have done well despite "significant uncertainty" over transport and water policy.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 February 2025
In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill submissions continue
Verbal submission on the Treaty Principles Bill have continued today and attracted some strong korero from those presenting. Maori issues reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
