Politics
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…
AudioNo congestion charging for Nelson, yet
Regional leaders don't currently see a place for time-of-use charging in Nelson Tasman, but add that it shouldn't be ruled out in the face of future population growth.
Iwi's challenge to Seymour: Kill the Treaty Principles Bill or front up
An iwi says it's disappointed by the ACT leader's "divisive rhetoric" and he needs to change course.
Kiingi Tuuheitia doesn't want politicians to lead talks of nationhood
Kiingi Tuuheitia has told iwi he does not want politicians to lead the conversation about nationhood - in his closing address at Koroneihana celebrations. He said he wants the government to engage… Audio
250 police roles cut, commissioner says no reduction in frontline services
Almost 250 police jobs are being cut, but the Commissioner said it won't mean a reduction in frontline services. The Police Commissioner declined to be interviewed but in a statement said the "change… Audio
Does NZ need a nationwide power conservation campaign?
Is Aotearoa in an energy crisis and do we need a nationwide power conservation campaign? Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones met with the industry regulator, the Electricty Authority earlier to get… Audio
Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies' on spending - PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told attendees at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today that local councils need to "rein in the fantasies" on spending.
David Seymour accused of hypocrisy
ACT's David Seymour has been accused of hypocrisy after revelations his new regulations ministry is paying big bucks for staff salaries - and will soon balloon to more than 90 staff. That's despite… Audio
Bodies of more Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about more bodies of Israeli hostages have been recovered from Gaza, Washington's top diplomat is back in the Middle East for an urgent push… Audio
Changes needed to driver's licence rules to save lives - association
The Automobile Association has research showing New Zealand has lax requirements compared to other countries - and revving up the rules is desperately needed for under-25 year-olds. Nearly a third of… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August 2024
On today's episode, water tankers cannot be sent to areas of central Wellington who have no water, because authorities don't know how far the outage will spread, more than 600 political leaders from… Audio
Simeon Brown on high power prices and AA's proposed driver licensing changes
Power prices are being blamed for the loss of more than 200 jobs, as Winstone Pulp International closes two mills. And, the AA says the country's driver licensing system urgently needs to be changed… Audio
LGNZ holds annual conference in Wellington
More than 600 political leaders from 72 councils are gathering in Wellington on Wednesday for Local Government New Zealand's annual conference. Local democracy reporter Susan Botting spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
Australia: Liberals' deadline flub, Dutton defends
Australia correspondent Chris Niesche details how the Liberal Party managed to miss a deadline to file election nominations in New South Wales - meaning more than 100 candidates won't be able to run… Audio
Former PM Dame Jacinda Ardern speaks at DNC
Former Prime Minister Dame Jacinda Ardern has been speaking to a meeting of progressive Democrats on the fringes of the party's convention in Chicago. Audio
Darleen Tana 'grasping at straws' by staying in Parliament - law professor
The former Green MP is relying on one quote from one judge, Andrew Geddis says. Audio
Shane Jones on calls to conserve energy
Associate energy minister Shane Jones says he is meeting with the electricity authority to ask whether we need an official power conservation campaign. Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on comments at Tūrangawaewae
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Tūrangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Benefit cut after one missed appointment
One missed meeting is all it took for one former public servant to lose his benefit: "I felt like I'd been betrayed".
