Politics
Health Minister confident on new health targets
The Health Minister Dr Shane Reti is confident that the government's five new health targets will lift the performance of the entire system. He's set out how these targets will be achieved, including… Audio
Govt aware of school lunch benefits before cutting funding
Budget documents show the government was told of profound wellbeing benefits from the free school lunch scheme just months before it decided to trim the scheme's funding. Education correspondent John… Audio
Labour calls new health targets ripe for 'game-ification'
Labour has called the government's new health targets ripe for 'game-ification'. Health Minister Shane Reti this week said the earlier announced targets of reducing ED waiting times and improving… Audio
Treasury urged govt to scrap Gumboot Friday funding
Investment was "better directed to preventative initiatives", officials said ahead of this year's Budget.
Ministry for Regulation sets out timetable for action
The new ministry has laid out some time frames for getting things done.
Darleen Tana says Greens broke own constitution
Lawyers for the former Green Party MP are making their case that she was ejected from the party unlawfully, which the party's lawyer denies.
The House: What is the government really saying about guns?
Even when ministers are trying not to answer questions, they frequently give away a lot of information, writes Phil Smith for The House. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September 2024
On today's episode, former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party, an ACC researcher says a proposal to increase levies… Audio
Lawyers for former Green MP say leaders acted unlawfully
Former Green Party MP Darleen Tana's lawyer says the party's co-leaders acted unlawfully when they ejected Tana from the party. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Māori health leaders demand government kill Treaty Principles Bill
Māori health leaders are calling on the government to scrap the Treaty Principles Bill, fearing it will lead to even less equitable healthcare.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 September
On today's episode, ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a… Audio
David Seymour dismisses costs of progressing Treaty Principles Bill
ACT Party leader David Seymour is dismissing analysis from the Council of Trade Unions suggesting it will cost at least $4 million to progress the Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading. ACT Party… Audio
CTU estimates cost of Treaty Principles Bill would be at least $4 million
A conservative estimate suggests it will cost at least $4 million to progress the controversial Treaty Principles Bill to a second reading at Parliament. CTU economist Craig Renney spoke to Corin… Audio
Sepuloni: Labour questions if govt could do more to save jobs
Celebrity Treasure Island star Carmel Sepuloni joins First Up for her weekly political commentary. Audio
ACC needs to 'lift its game' before lifting levies - minister
The Accident Compensation Corporation has begun consulting over suggested rises of more than 7 percent for motorists, and more than 4 percent for employers and earners.
Parliament votes to extend gift card expiry dates
An estimated one in five gift cards expire before their use-by dates, with New Zealanders losing $10 million a year by forgetting to use them.
Māori wards: Councils resentful about funding a binding poll
All but three of 45 councils which established the seats without a public referendum elected to retain the wards.
X account posing as an 'MFAT insider' likely a disgruntled former employee - minister
Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Winston Peters confirmed he had been briefed about it.
Treaty Principles Bill could cause social division - officials
Officials have warned the Treaty Principles Bill could cause social division - and that it relies on an unusual reading of the document which is not based on evidence. Despite that, the Coalition laid… Audio
