Politics
Deer carcass found in Waipa District Council recycling
One north island council's revealed its roll of recycle shame, the items people stuff into bin pretending they can have a second life, when they know full well they can't. A deer carcass was found… Audio
HYEFU: PSA accuses govt of 'brutal austerity'
The PSA says the reckless drive to cut costs shows the government is prepared to put dollars ahead of Kiwis' lives.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 December 2024
On today's episode, Treasury will release its Half Year Economic and Fiscal Update on Tuesday afternoon, Local councils will come under greater scrutiny next year as the Government cracks down on what… Audio
Te Pāti Māori on Electoral Commission apology
Te Pāti Māori says the Electoral Commission should not have apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer about the… Audio
Te Pāti Māori roasts Electoral Commission over marae apology
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer is accusing the commission of bowing to "a bit of political heat" after it apologised for using Manurewa marae as a voting place.
Willis: pleased with progress over 2024
Nathan Rarere catches up with Finance Minister Nicola Willis for the final time for 2024 Audio
Government warned operating Aratere ferry until 2029 'simply not possible'
A leaked report authored by the government's expert ministerial advisory group warns the Aratere should be retired as early as next year.
The Panel with Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams ( Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Georgina Stylianou & Mike Williams. The trio discuss an open letter calling for an end to the bootcamp legislation and our lack of… Audio
'A mammoth year' for Luxon's government
The PM says 2024 has been a good start - but "I'll be the first to tell you we have a lot more to do".
Police trip classic China effort to 'curry favour'
A former spy minister said a police trip to China looks like a "classic effort" by the Chinese government to "curry favour" with New Zealand authorities. A group of 33 police staff visited China in… Audio
What to expect as Wellington prepares to lock in long-term plan cuts
The council already had a six-hour meeting in late November to rebalance the budget.
Fiji govt trying to protect country's reputation as tourist destination
Fiji's government is desperately trying to protect the country's reputation as a tourist destination after seven people fell violently ill after drinking cocktails at a five-star resort on Saturday… Audio
Govt to hand out 'report cards' to local body councils
Local government minister Simeon Brown said these will be benchmarks that can be accessed by the public - and show ratepayers how their council compares to others. It's part of a raft of reforms… Audio
OT needs more funding to care for young people - advocate
An advocate for young homeless people said it's clear Oranga Tamariki needs more funding to care for teenagers and children. The call comes as Oranga Tamariki data shows the number of kids and teens… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle clean up task force only just finishing
The clean up task force, that has been funded by the government, is only just finishing, almost two years after Cyclone Gabrielle battered the region. Hundreds of homes and land was coated in metres… Audio
Israel strikes on Syrian territory
Middle East correspondent spoke to Lisa Owen about what the situation is like in Syria, a week on from the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime, a number of Israeli strikes happening on Syrian territory… Audio
Family violence funding review could see services lose out - critics
Labour and the Greens are concerned the government is "pulling away" from existing services, but minister says that's not the case. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
In today's episode, several people, including four Australians and one American are in hospital in Fiji with suspected alcohol poisoning, critics are questioning a trip to China by more than 30 police… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 December 2024
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Audio
Labour critiques govt's family and sexual violence plan
Labour says no new funding and no real plan show the Government isn't taking family and sexual violence seriously. Labour's spokesperson for the prevention of family and sexual violence Ginny Andersen… Audio
