Politics
Child poverty targets quietly lowered, to surprise of advocates
Louise Upston has rejected criticisms of lowered child poverty reduction targets, saying they are achievable and ambitious. Audio
‘Stripping is not exploitative, theft is’, strippers tell MPs
An adult entertainment activism group who are dancing through Parliament's petition process discuss issues, solutions and the experience of political engagement. Audio
‘Stripping is not exploitative, theft is’, strippers tell MPs
An adult entertainment activism group who are dancing through Parliament's petition process discuss issues, solutions and the experience of political engagement.
AudioParliamentary angst breaks out over stickers on MP's laptop
MPs became fixated over the stickers on Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's laptop in Parliament.
Maori and Pacific had more violence inflicted on them - Inquiry
A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors. The Royal Commission's findings show Maori and Pacific survivors had more physical… Audio
'We have spending problems all over the show' - Levy
Government appointed Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy's promising clinical services will not be impacted as he turns the money-heamoraging agency around. Professor Levy told Susana… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
Abuse in state care survivors expect PM to 'honour his word'
They expect the introduction of meaningful change before the end of the year.
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July 2024
On today's episode, Maori survivors of abuse in state care want immediate action addressing the systemic failings which lead to ongoing abuse and discrimination of the most vulnerable, the Law… Audio
$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
The upgrades are expected to shave 15 minutes off the trip between Wellington and Masterton.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July
On today's episode, survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies that followed the release of the final, damning report of the royal commission, we hear from Minister Erica… Audio
UK: Starmer's left-wing woes, Tory leadership race
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure new Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under from the left wing of his party - with a rebellion from seven MPs over the issue of family… Audio
Carmel Sepuloni responds to Abuse in Care inquiry
With the report of the Royal Commission of inquiry into Abuse in Care now tabled in Parliament, Labour's Carmel Sepuloni talked with First Up's Jimmy Ellingham about how the Government should respond.
…Explaining the most viral Kamala Harris memes
A lot has happened in US politics lately, so we don't blame you for not keeping up with the memes. Here's your guide to the biggest references surrounding Harris.
Turn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work. Audio
Turn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work.
AudioMigrants forced to 'spill their guts' to the media - Green Party
Migrants wronged by the system shouldn't have to go through media campaigns to be heard, the party says.
