Politics
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.
Africa: Rainy season in Ethiopia causing devastating landslides
Africa correspondent Elna Shulz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about rainy season in Ethiopia causing some devastating landslides, protests to similar to recent marches in Kenya occuring in Uganda and… Audio
Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Audio
Abuse survivor and advocate travels to Wellington for Abuse in Care Inquiry speeches
After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report has been made public and outlined in harrowing detail how children, young people and vulnerable adults were… Audio
Political parties express horror and sorrow at extent of abuse in Inquiry
Political parties across the house have expressed horror and sorrow at the extent of abuse in state and faith-based care. After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final… Audio
Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Audio
Asia: Powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan
Asia Correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan, Beijing wanting to be a peacemaker and the US elections and particularly Donald Trump's… Audio
Erica Standford speaks on Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Erica Stanford is the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response. She spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about whether the government is going to follow through on Judge Shaw's call to hold… Audio
200,000 people abused in state or faith-based care
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has found at least 200,000 children, young people and adults have been abused in state or faith-based care. The Royal Commission's final report - and its… Audio
Govt bill dumped after minister fails to show up, Upston admits 'I stuffed up'
The bill was supposed to have its first reading at Parliament on Wednesday, but Social Development Minister Louise Upston was absent from the House when it was called.
The American political landscape, Bakari Sellers view
It's chaos, political malpractice but the right thing to do for US president Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign says Bakari Sellers, CNN political analyst and former co-chair for the Kamala… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July 2024
On today's episode, Hawke's Bay locals affected by Cyclone Gabrielle are backing the findings of a review into the Regional Council's flood protection measures, hundreds are gathering in Wellington… Audio
Reti should have acted earlier if 'farcical' Health NZ claims were true - Hipkins
Labour says it would be "astounding" if the Health Minister did not respond urgently to being refused information by Health NZ. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 July
On today's episode, we hear from Labour leader Chris Hipkins after his party has accused the Government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora, a large… Audio
Intersex abuse survivor unable to testify at hearing
A woman born intersex who was rejected by her mother then abused in state care says she felt re-traumatised when an investigator told her she was not the right demographic to give her testimony at a… Audio
Labour accuse govt of 'political spin' over Health NZ changes
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is accusing the government of "political spin" by appointing a commissioner to head health agency Te Whatu Ora. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care: A timeline
Explainer - The final report from the long-running inquiry has been made public on 24 July. RNZ reflects on key points.
Why do Governments' apologise and do they mean anything?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced he will make a formal public apology on behalf of the government to those who experienced abuse in state care. But what will the apology do? Professor… Audio
Nights Politics: When to step aside and let someone else take over
Joe Biden made a very tough political decision this week. We're joined by someone who made a similar decision, former Labour Party leader Andrew Little Audio
