Politics
Govt announces ferry plan, opposition critical
The Government has unveiled its plan for replacing the Interislander ferries, having scrapped Labour's iRex project a year ago. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Legal expert on Fast-Track Approvals bill
An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Opposition 'astounded' over ferry plan 'omnishambles'
The government's latest announcement has prompted calls for Nicola Willis to resign. Audio
Winston Peters on replacing Interislander ferries
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt keeps public waiting over costs of ferries
The public now has to wait until next year to find out how much the coalition is prepared to spend on replacing the critical but aging Cook Strait ferries. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Parliamentary petition calls for inquiry into Chinese interference
Members of a pro-democracy group have delivered a petition calling for a government inquiry into Chinese interference in NZ and the Pacific.
Greyhound rehoming plan 'unrealistic and not achievable' - trainer
A long-time greyhound trainer says the government's ban on racing is a disaster, and its rehoming timeframe impossible. Audio
China says it takes 'necessary measures' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
Taiwan's defence ministry said China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades,
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
In today's episode, a network outage at Auckland Airport that caused massive queues and delays for some international flights has been resolved - but that hasn't allayed all travellers problems, New… Audio
Ethnic leaders: landmark report welcomed but actions need to follow
Community leaders say the launch of an all-encompassing report on ethnic communities is positive, but needs to be followed up with change.
Advocates divided as government unveils Cook Strait ferry plan
Ahead of the announcement, transport advocates are divided over whether rail-enabled ferries are needed. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
Labour leader on govt's ferry announcement
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Te Pāti Māori MPs referred to privileges committee over haka
Te Pāti Māori says it expects rules will change to accommodate haka in Parliament. Te Pāti Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour's Sepuloni on new ferries, haka in parliament
Labour's Carmel Sepuloni covers the political topics of the week - from new ferries to parliamentary haka Audio
Are the big Aussie banks ready for more govt scrutiny?
The country's big Australian-owned banks appear to be ready for further government scrutiny into competition in the banking sector.
Oral Questions for 10 December 2024
Questions to Ministers Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? SAM UFFINDELL to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
