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MPs get primetime with state owned media
The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well. Audio
MPs get primetime with state owned media
The Social Services and Community Committee has been told by state owned media this week that despite fears and perceptions, they’re still alive and well.
AudioPM to speak to Cabinet minister over Mexico remark to MP
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed the remark was not appropriate.
Africa: Dozens of Russian mercenaries killed in Mali
Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about dozens of Russian mercenaries being killed in Mali, a high-profile court case about tuna and how African nations have been faring so… Audio
Most submissions oppose repealing Section 7AA from Oranga Tamariki Act
Submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA from the Oranga Tamariki Act have been heard this week at parliament, the overwhelming majority of them in opposition to the Bill. Most have… Audio
Dunedin Councillor breaches code of conduct with race-based comments
The Dunedin City Council has upheld the findings of a code of conduct complaint investigation - into race-based comments made by councillor Lee Vandervis. It found Mr Vandervis breached the code by… Audio
How do people feel about tax cuts coming into effect?
Tax cuts come into effect today, it's the first adjustment to tax brackets in 14 years. The cuts are expected to cost 3.7 billion dollars a year and are being funded by savings and other revenue… Video, Audio
MPs warned charter schools will loot resources
MP's have also been told the publicly-funded, private schools will breach human rights and international labour agreements. The warnings came in submissions to Parliament's Education and Workforce… Audio
Westport hospital closed overnight, residents told to call 111
Buller Health's acute stabilisation unit, also known as the hospital, will shut from 5.30pm tonight to 8.30am tomorrow morning, because of staff illness. It's at least the fourth time this month the… Audio
Asia: Landslide in India claims over 100 lives
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a landslide in India claiming over 100 lives, protests against government job quotas in Bangladesh and a teenager in India becoming the… Audio
Auckland councillors to vote whether public pools operations should be private
Currently, 22 facilities are managed by the council but 20 are already managed by third-party providers. Tomorrow, councillors will vote on whether to fully outsource operations of the remaining… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the preliminary results from the most comprehensive UBI trial to date... Audio
The Pre-Panel for 31th July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss the preliminary results from the most comprehensive UBI trial to date... Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 31 July 2024
On today's episode, the Black Ferns have done it again, defending their gold medal title with a 19-12 win over Canada earlier this morning at the Paris Olympics, Aotearoa's largest iwi are planning a… Audio
Hipkins says tax cuts already eaten up by rising prices
New tax thresholds will come into effect on Wednesday, with the government saying they will increase most Kiwis' take-home pay. Audio
Te Pāti Māori says government's Māori MPs have 'internalised' racism
One National MP said he would "rather be talking about things that matter to my electorate, not whether I hate myself".
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 31 July
On today's episode, the Black ferns have broken New Zealand's medal drought at the Paris Olympics with victory over Canada in the gold medal match, we cross to Nathan Rarere in Paris and also hear… Audio
Australia: Rex goes under, Ministry reshuffled
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about regional airline Rex going into voluntary administration after struggling to compete with Qantas and Virgin. Audio
Karen Chhour: boot camps and Oranga Tamariki's future
The first of the government's military style academies began this week. Ten boys will start the 12-month pilot programme at Oranga Tamariki's Te Au rere a te Tonga Youth Justice Residence. Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on govt's tax cuts
Labour leader Chris Hipkins isn't celebrating the new tax rates, with Labour saying the money could have been much better spent on health and education. Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
