Politics
Parliament gets urgent on sentencing, mining, and charter schools
Parliament spent much of the week debating under urgency. Here's what they were working on. Audio
US Correspondent Mitch McCann
With the latest on the elections and Hurricane Helene, we're joined by our US correspondent, Mitch McCann. Audio
The House For Sun 29 Sept 2024
The Parliament Bill will enable security and assist MP parents, but most crucially it aims to keep governmental fingers from shrinking the parliamentary purse. Audio
'Biggest protest in Dunedin in decades' as up to 35,000 rally against hospital cuts
'We're just getting started,' Dunedin's mayor says after a massive crowd estimated at 35,000 people turned up to protest possible cuts to hospital redevelopment.
Govt signs off new speed limits
Minister of Transport Simeon Brown says the government is reversing Labour's blanket speed-limit reductions from next year.
Climate protesters take to the streets in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
The Week in Politics: The ups and downs of working from home
Analysis - The crackdown on working from home, the still-awaited ferries solution is testing coalition cohesion - and tax policy is back in the news.
Hastings youth councillors given voting rights on committees
In a controversial move, unelected Hastings youth councillors have been given voting rights on committees and could get paid too after the Mayor pushed the proposal over the line. The group of 17… Audio
Māori academics ask government to rescind 'colourblind' directive
A group of Māori academics and health workers are asking the government to rescind its recent directive for public services to be based on need, not race
NZ naval vessel sailing through contested waters 'routine'
The government has confirmed an NZ military ship has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, describing it as a "routine activity".
China's spy agency accuses NZ of harassing Chinese citizens
China's top spy agency has accused New Zealand of harassing and intimidating Chinese citizens in this country.
New Zealand calls for veto reform at UN General Assembly
He also used his speech to announce New Zealand would campaign for a seat on the UN Security Council for the 2039-2040 term.
NZ naval vessel sails through Taiwan Strait for first time since 2017
The New Zealand ship sailed through the sensitive strait with and Australian naval vessel.
Crackdown on teacher-only days 'red herring' - principals
The government has announced schools will no longer be allowed to hold teacher-only days during the school term. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 September 2024
On today's episode, The Nurses' union is vowing to push back at the government over its decision to downgrade work on a planned new hospital for Dunedin, job cuts are likely at Whakaata Maori, with… Audio
People 'going to die' over Dunedin hospital downgrade - union
The government has announced a planned redevelopment will either need to be reduced or done in stages. Audio
Ensuring fair funding for Parliament and scrutiny
The House - A new bill would remove governments' power to determine funding levels for Parliament, the body that scrutinises its performance. Audio
China launch of missile to the South Pacific 'concerning' - minister
It's the first time China has launched a missile into the Pacific Ocean in the past 44 years.
Labour spokesperson on likely Whakaata Māori job cuts
Job cuts are likely at Whakaata Maori, with the broadcaster's chief executive citing reduced funding as a key challenge. Labour's Maori development spokesperson Willie Jackson spoke with Ingrid… Audio
