Politics
East Coast mayors call to make Eastern Institute of Technology a standalone institution
EIT was critical to their recovery from Cyclone Gabrielle, the group of mayors said.
Columnist and political media expert John Bishop dies
He was father of National Party MP Chris Bishop, a former RNZ and TVNZ journalist and chairperson of the Taxpayers' Union.
What it's like to be leader of the opposition
One vestige of the pre-MMP era is the term 'leader of the opposition' - but why does the term still exist, and what does the leader do? Audio
The House For Sun 15 Sept 2024
Chris Hipkins chats about his formal parliamentary title - Leader of the Opposition, and the very different job of leading in opposition. Audio
Former National Party minister accused of historical child sex abuse
Anthony "Aussie" Malcolm, who died recently, was being investigated by police over multiple allegations of child sex abuse dating back to the 1980s.
'It's a no-brainer': Food in schools supports wellbeing - Principal
It was revealed the government knew of "profound" benefits from the free school lunch scheme before it decided to cut funding.
Tribunal findings on customary marine title changes no surprise to iwi leader
The Waitangi Tribunal has hit out at the government for blindly adhering to its coalition agreement by making it harder for Māori to get customary marine title.
Willis says 'colourblind' policy wouldn't happen without ACT
Cabinet has issued a new directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focuses solely on need, not race. Audio
The Panel with Dr Ella Henry and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Dr Ella Henry and David Downs discuss a Cabinet directive to create a "colourblind" public service that focusses solely on need, not race, and the… Audio
Mill closures put spotlight on power prices, profits and planning
Two mill closures in the central North Island this week leave at least 230 people out of work, devastating the local economy. Much of the blame has been placed on power prices and the gentailers… Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 13 September 2024
In Focus on Politics, mill closures put the spotlight on power prices, profits and planning. Audio
The Week in Politics: Seymour's dragon soon to be unleashed
Analysis - David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill is a step closer to Parliament, and Chris Hipkins' hints his party could go into the next election with a radical tax policy.
Crown knew it legally had to pay midwives better, court hears
Health ministers' comments prove the Crown knew it breached legally binding agreements to improve midwives' pay and contracts, a lawyer has told the court.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 September 2024
On today's episode, a Waitangi Tribunal report into changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act has found the amendment breaches principals of the Treaty, and risks significantly endangering the… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal finds failings in govt's handling of marine Act changes
Changes to customary marine title showed a blind adherence to pre-existing political commitments at the expense of Māori, the Waitangi Tribunal has found.
MP recognised as young politician of the year
The country's youngest MP - Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke from Te Pati Maori has been recognised internationally for her work in politics on The One Young World Politician of the Year Award. She spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 September
On today's episode, Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan speaks about heavy snow fall down in the region. The Health Minister is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift… Audio
Labour MP diagnosed with breast cancer
Māngere MP Lemauga Lydia Sosene says she will take leave to undergo surgery.
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
A yet-to-be published study also found achievement improved at some schools participating in the Ka Ora, Ka Ako scheme.
Political Panel for 13 Spetember 2024
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ Political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald Political editor Claire Trevett Audio