Politics
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
The US Vice-President has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
The US criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed on Friday, after a nearly eight-month pause.
National Party conference: 'A government focused on action and delivery'
The National Party caucus and party faithful are gathering in Auckland for its annual general meeting.
Swarbrick opens up about a tense AGM and the Green dream
The Green Party is trying to find ways to grow for the future, while doing its best to leave this year's problems in the past.
That laundry list of challenges has been thoroughly aired - but the… Audio
Swarbrick opens up about a tense AGM and the Green dream
The Green Party is trying to find ways to grow for the future, while doing its best to leave this year's problems in the past.
That laundry list of challenges has been thoroughly aired - but the…
AudioHealth horror stories and claims of racism in Parliament
Analysis - It should have been a really good week for the government but a string of horror stories got in the way, writes Peter Wilson in his look back at the Week in Politics.
Govt scraps 8 recommendations given after Christchurch terror attack
The Muslim community is outraged over the Government's decision to wind up its work on the response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack. The move would see it scrap… Audio
Govt plan to increase speed limits will increase deaths - expert
An expert in trauma is sounding the alarm over the government's plan to increase speed limit - saying it will drive up deaths and injuries. In March, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced he was… Audio
Ngapuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM in protest
Ngapuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with the Prime Minister in a protest over coalition government policies. Chair Mane Tahere said the delegation would not sit in the room in silence with a… Audio
Auckland council leaves door open for contractors
Auckland council has left the door open for more contractors to operate its pools and leisure centres in the future. Audio
Canada: Devastating wildfire damage in Jasper becomes clear
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the aftermath of the wildfires that ripped through the mountain town of Jasper last week and more developments in the Canadian… Audio
Luke Dallow planning new venture on Ponsonby Road
The halcyon days of sipping champagne and martinis on Ponsonby Rd are over. Instead, hospitality veteran Luke Dallow told Susana Lei'ataua these tough economic times call for swappa crates and country… Audio
'Positive, robust' dialogue, PM's office says after Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting
The delegation says it will not sit in the room with a government it said was running roughshod over Māori.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 August 2024
On today's episode, Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi and the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust have walked out of an Iwi Chairs Forum meeting with the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, the government won't… Audio
Government drops remaining 8 recommendations of terror attack commission
Minister Judith Collins says the response to the inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings "has concluded".
How will New Zealand respond to Middle East escalation?
Analysis - As tensions in the Middle East rise further, New Zealand's approach to the region continues to evolve, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 2 August
On today's episode, New Zealand's rowers went on a medal rush last night at the Nautical Stadium just outside Paris, we hear from Nathan Rarere as well as all of the medal winners, we also hear from… Audio
Oranga Tamariki denies asking social workers to do court work
The ministry pulled back from cutting lawyers' jobs when social workers said they were afraid their lack of training would be exposed in court.
Like a student flat, parliament runs on rosters
Like an uncooperative student flat Parliament relies on rosters to organise who gets to speak when. Lots of rosters. And like that flat it probably stops squabbles. Audio
