Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Australia appoints anti-slavery commissioner
An Australian modern slavery expert is welcoming the appointment of a former immigration and workplace relations minister as the country's first anti-slavery commissioner. The University of Sydney's… Audio
Trump allies flock to Mar-a-Lago to state cases for roles
Allies of Donald Trump have flocked en masse to his Florida resort to state their cases for a role in his new administration. Washington D.C correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Labour leader on abuse in state care apology
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to… Audio
Govt's apology intensifies demands for accountability
The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke… Audio
National hīkoi to pass over Auckland Harbour Bridge
Te hīkoi mō te Tiriti will soon cross the Auckland Harbour Bridge. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira has been following the march. Audio
Minister Willis on Govt apology and Treaty Principles Bill
Finance Minister Nicola Willis looks at the week in politics Audio
The future of free speech in the social media era
Professor Nigel Biggar is an ethicist and theologian at the University of Oxford whose experience being 'cancelled' for an opinion piece on Britain's imperial history led to him championing the UK's… Audio
Only systemic change will stop abuse in state care
Opinion - Tuesday marks a long-awaited milestone for survivors of the state care system, writes Jennifer Montgomery of Victoria University of Wellington.
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Emile Donovan chats to interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill to talk about all the big political news from the week. Audio
Abuse in care apology will never erase what happened but helps with 'closure'
An apology without action is just empty words, survivors say, after hours of speeches from heads of government agencies and politicians were broadcast around the country. Audio
Apology called PR stunt, 'not genuine' and 'tokenistic' by some survivors
Survivors of abuse in care described today's formal apology as "a PR stunt" questioning whether it was authentic. Audio
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 4: "Te Tiriti Party" (Parts 1 & 2) – Veronica Tawhai
Seeking clarity on the Treaty of Waitangi? This episode is for you! Sharp-witted and knowledgeable, Veronica Tawhai is a leading figure in Tiriti education and indigenous-rights advocacy. Video
As it happened: Hīkoi mō te Tiriti leaves Dargaville, headed for Auckland
Kaipara Māori Ward councillor Pera Paniora urged locals to join the hikoi and take the fight for their rights to Parliament..
Abuse in Care govt apology 'tone deaf' - Cooper Legal
In parliament, the Prime Minister formally apologised for abuse in state care, churches and other faith based places, saying it should never have happened. He said he was sorry the state did not act… Audio
Cooper legal associate speaks on govt Abuse in Care apology
"Hollow," is one verdict on the government's apology to survivors of abuse in care. The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon said sorry ten times over during his speech in parliament, before a packed… Audio
Apology without action is empty words - survivors
The official apology to survivors of abuse in state and faith-based care took place at Parliament today, with a live stream broadcast to gatherings around the motu. Survivors, whanau and advocates… Audio
Survivors respond to national apology for abuse in care
Put up or shut up - that's the message from survivors to the government after today's national apology for abuse in care. Public sector leaders were greeted by jeers and boos as they fronted survivors… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 November 2024
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has delivered a formal apology to all survivors abused while in the care of the state, day two of the national hikoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill is… Audio
