Politics
Luxon says he hasn't seen mysterious tobacco tax cut advice
The Prime Minister says he has "every confidence" in Casey Costello, despite Treasury saying a recent change will benefit a tobacco giant. Audio
Pacific leaders call for climate action in New York
Pacific leaders are calling on the international community for a more united approach to combat the climate crisis. Audio
Willis on Dunedin Hospital, interislander ferries, smoking
Finance Minister Nicola Willis represents the government every Tuesday on First Up - this week, she faced questions over Dunedin's hospital, interisland ferries and changes to the rules around… Audio
Roads v health debate after Dunedin Hospital decision
The Detail - Questions are being raised about healthcare infrastructure taking a back seat to roads after the Dunedin Hospital backtrack.
Dunedin Hospital's low place in our infrastructure must-haves l
Questions are being raised about our healthcare infrastructure taking a back seat to roads after the Dunedin Hospital back-track. Audio
Luxon targets infrastructure in latest quarterly plan
The Prime Minister has announced the completion of all but one of the items on the third-quarter plan, and unveiled a new one with 43 targets.
Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
No new gas likely before 2035
It will make climate impacts smaller, but also any expected impact on the energy market.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit… Audio
The long and complicated history of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Dunedin Hospital has been a political football - arguably a hospital pass - for years. RNZ charts its history.
Ballot will decide who gets to attend abuse in care apology
The coalition government will proceed with a ballot to decide who can attend an apology to abuse in care survivors.
Political commentators Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten
Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
Building reforms won't lead to another leaky homes crisis - minister
The Minister for Building and Construction says he is confident an overhaul of Building Consent Authorities will not leave the country open to a re-run of the leaky homes debacle. Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
New speed limits mean more people will die - transport researcher
The Minister of Transport is reversing the reductions in speed limits done by the previous Labour government.
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Building reforms will deliver 'more homes, more quickly' - Property Council
The government is looking at changes to the building consent system - including who is liable when properties are defective.
