Politics
Day after accusing councils of wasting money, govt puts $750K toward dance festival
Critics are targetting funding for a new street dance contest and salaries at the Ministry for Regulation.
Minister brushes off revelation tobacco giant targeted NZ First
The Opposition says it's all the more reason for Casey Costello to show she is not being influenced by lobbyists.
Tonga to host South Pacific Forum
Leaders from around the South Pacific, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will be attending this year's South Pacific Forum which begins in Tonga next Monday. Massey University's Anna Powles… Audio
Govt promises shift in way it works with councils
The government's promising an historic shift in the way it works with local councils to help boost jobs and housing and fix broken roads and pipes. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Kamala Harris to accept Democratic nomination
Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government announces second phase of RMA reform
Chris Bishop is continuing on his quest to slash red tape and has announced his second phase of reform to the Resource Management Act. Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
"New Caledonia is France," Roger-Lacan counters Wamytan
The French Ambassador to the Pacific hits back at New Caledonia congress president Roch Wamytan saying New Caledonia is not France. Audio
Study finds Pasifika more likely to be tasered by NZ police
Independent research commissioned by New Zealand police into bias has found being Maori, Pasifika, male or mentally ill puts people at higher risk of force being used. Audio
Kamala Harris to take centre stage at the DNC tonight
Kamala Harris takes centre stage at the DNC tonight, Bevan Hurley is on the job for First UP in New York City Audio
More economic pain ahead
Is New Zealand going through a bout of austerity ... or are we just in a funk after being battered by a parade of bad economic numbers? Audio
More economic pain ahead
Is New Zealand going through a bout of austerity ... or are we just in a funk after being battered by a parade of bad economic numbers?
AudioLake Alice survivor tired of waiting for compensation
He says he will not turn up to the government apology for abuse in care if he has not received proper compensation by then.
Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports Episode 2: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video, Audio
Mata Reports: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video
'Slippery slope to mediocrity': Mayors hit back at PM's speech
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Christopher Luxon called for councils to "rein in the fantasies", manage spending, and focus on delivering their core services - but mayors say they already do this.
Regional Deals: Government announces special agreements for councils
Councils from five regions will be invited to submit proposals under the so-called Regional Deals.
Leaked document shows tobacco company targeted political parties
A leaked document from tobacco giant Philip Morris says the company should target political parties, including New Zealand First and the Maori Party, to get more favourable regulation for its Heated… Audio
Sepuloni: the price of electricity in New Zealand
Thursday is the time First Up talks with the Labour opposition, Carmel Sepuloni joined Nathan Rarere for a look at the political week. Audio
Water, coastlines, and corrections: Parliament’s committee stage this week
It's not uncommon for a Committee of the Whole House to need several sittings to consider a bill. With three government bills under consideration by the Committee this week, most of Parliament's… Audio
