Politics
Winston Peters signals progress on India trade deal negotiations
"I think there's a chance that we will be announcing the beginning of negotiations on that [trade deal] matter," Peters says.
'We must not give up on these mokopuna': Children's commissioner on boot camps
It comes after two young people ran away from the programme, while another died in a car crash. Audio
Two boot camp teens missing, Oranga Tamariki says "we're not going to give up"
Two of the nine teenagers taking part in the coalition's boot camp programme are missing. The group of ten - now in the community phase of the programme - dropped to nine last week, after one… Audio
Greens accused of spreading 'misinformation' over teen's bootcamp death
"This tragic accident is bigger than politics and Tamatha Paul should be ashamed of herself", Children's Minister Karen Chhour said.
'May happen again': Second boot camp youth goes missing
"We're dealing with complex, high-risk youth offenders," Oranga Tamariki deputy chief says after confirming two out of 10 youths absconded from the trial and a third died in a crash.
Funding research for economic return sounds good – but that's not how science really works
The announcement that half of New Zealand's sole fund for fundamental science won't cover social sciences and the humanities came as a shock to many, writes Nicola Gaston.
Watch: Winston Peters, Penny Wong, Judith Collins, Richard Marles meet in Auckland
New Zealand this week is hosting the second Australia-NZ Foreign and Defence Ministerial Consultations (ANZMIN).
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
On today's episode, 45 percent of NCEA students failed this year's online numeracy tests, Police leadership says hitting the target of 500 more officers by November is "very, very challenging" and may… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
'Get more out of a Toyota than a Ferrari' - Update on Cook Strait ferries due
It hasn't been plain sailing for the Interislander, but the government will announce plans for the ferries' future any day now.
The risk of missing the boat on a good deal for the Cook Strait
It hasn't been clear sailing for the Interislander, but any day the government will announce plans for the ferries' future. Audio
Defence minister defends defence force: 'Out there with our tails up'
While the NZDF deals with budget issues, lagging equipment, and the Manawanui aftermath, Judith Collins makes it clear it still has her support. Audio
Investigation reportedly launched into South Korean president over martial law
President Yoon Suk Yeol now faces an impeachment vote.
Israel guilty of ongoing genocide - Amnesty International
An extensive Amnesty International investigation concludes Israel is guilty of a mass and ongoing genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza strip. It is calling on the New Zealand government to ban… Audio
'No apology' from Verrall after clash with Health Commissioner
The Labour MP accused Lester Levy of "cooking the books" during a Select Committee.
Police Commissioner speaks on officer number coalition promises
New Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said it will be "very, very challenging" to increase officer numbers by 500 before November next year. The National-NZ First coalition agreement made the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
UK: Army wipeout, ongoing Masterchef row
UK correspondent Harriet Line looks at the comments from Britain's Defence Minister Alistair Carns that the British Army would be wiped out in as little as six months if force to fight a war on the… Audio
