Politics
It's not 'locked and loaded', but longer boot camps on the cards
The coalition is considering extending the time some teenagers spend in boot camp residential facilities if it's likely they'll reoffend when sent back into the community.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 December
On today's episode, the government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster Kiwibank and bring about more competition in the banking sector, emergency teams have been sent to Saydnaya prison… Audio
India is the new China – NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
India is where China was economically 15 years ago. With new talk of trade negotiations, a clear view of India's present and future power will be vital.
Live: Willis talks tough on banking sector
The government is promising a swathe of changes to bolster KiwiBank, and bring about more competition in the banking sector.
David Seymour on the return of pay docking for partial strikes
The government is to reintroduce pay deductions for partial strikes, ACT leader David Seymour discussed the law change with Nathan Rarere Audio
Syrian rebel leader's victory speech holds message for Iran - and Trump, Israel
Analysis: Abu Mohammad al-Jolani's mosque speech was about arrival and survival. It's his actions, though, that will secure the latter.
Census 2023: Response rate up 2% on 2018, but down on 10 years ago
The number of people who filled out the 2023 Census form rose slightly compared to five years ago but was well down on response rates for the population and dwellings count a decade ago.
Support for Te Pāti Māori has surged in the latest One News Verian poll
Te Pāti Māori has seen the biggest movement in tonight's 1News-Verian poll, gaining three points and overtaking New Zealand First.
ACT and Te Pāti Māori up in latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll
The latest Taxpayers-Union Curia poll shows bumps for ACT and Te Pāti Māori after the hīkoi and introduction of the Treaty Principles Bill last month.
Politicians to mull future of Kinleith Mill
The deputy PM is among those attending a community meeting about the mill, with calls for worker relief heading into Christmas.
More than half of government targets behind track
RNZ's new charts, which track progress on nine public sector targets, show crime and education goals are particularly at risk.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 December 2024
On today's episode, Syrian rebels have ousted President Bashar al-Assad, bringing an end to his family's 50-year rule, the Green Party has a new plan for tackling climate change, and they say it would… Audio
Labour urges govt to end bootcamps
Labour is urging the Prime Minister to immediately end his government's boot camps, calling them a failed experiment and a significant risk to vulnerable youth. Labour's spokesperson for children… Audio
Winston Peters pushes for TAB to cover online betting industry
Racing Minister Winston Peters wants to bring in legislation to extend the TAB's current monopoly over sports and racing betting to also cover online betting.
Housing Minister gives committee the 'supply and demand' talk
Housing is a common topic - its availability, quality, or cost. This week both housing ministers appeared before MPs. Audio
How Trump's pal Vivek Ramaswamy inspired new NZ novel
In his satirical new novel The Life and Opinions of Kartik Popat, Brannavan Gnanalingam imagines the rise of an immoral NZ politician who works against his immigrant community. Audio
Dr Andrew Erueti examines customary marine title decision
[picture id="4KFJWJGĀndrewĒrueti__ScaleMaxWidthWzY5MF0_jpg" crop="16x10" layout="full"] This week the Supreme Court allowed the Attorney General to appeal a judgment which made it easier for Maori to… Audio
Did Scrutiny Week live up to its name?
Scrutiny Week at Parliament has just wrapped up, but was there much of that or more ducking and diving? Audio
'Forged in fire': Chlöe Swarbrick on the Greens' challenging year
One MP was arrested, another passed away, and a third was diagnosed with cancer - but through it all, "we've really stuck by our values", co-leader says.