Politics
MSG, France's handling of decolonisation in NC illegitimate
The Melanesian Spearhead Group has condemned France's handling of the U.N-mandated decolonization of New Caledonia calling it "illegitimate". Audio
Focus on Politics: Coalition's climate plan falls short of targets
The government's draft emissions reduction plan - out this week - puts NZ's ability to meet its climate targets in jeopardy. Audio
Pharmac director quits over no treaty factored into decisions
"The evidence is clear.' That's the word from outgoing Pharmac director Dr Anthony Jordan, who has quit the drug buying agency following a direction from Associate Health Minister David Seymour this… Audio
Watch: Government sets 24-hour pothole repair target
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has laid out his ambitious target - halving the existing response time.
Pressure mounts on Joe Biden to drop out of re-election campaign
Joe Biden is under intense pressure from Democrats to step down, with some US media outlets reporting that he has become more open to the idea - and a decision could come as soon as this weekend… Audio
Dr Juliet Gerrard on six years as PM Science Advisor
Dr Juliet Gerrard has recently finished up after six years as the Prime Minister's Chief Science Advisor. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 July
On today's episode, we hear from Mackenzie District mayor Anne Munro about the conditions that led to two bus crashes in the district yesterday, it looks like the end-game for Joe Biden's re-election… Audio
What's gone wrong with local government?
Mayors are missing, rates are rising at record levels - RNZ asks what's going on with our councils. Audio
Warning doctors' fees are about to rise due to funding woes
Primary health providers are rejecting Health NZ / Te Whatu Ora's increase of 4 percent to core general practice funding. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Pressure mounts on Biden to step down from campaign
It looks like the end-game forJoe Biden's re-election campaign could be drawing closer, as pressure mounts on him to step down. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Final day of Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
It is the final day of the Republican National Convention, and former President Donald Trump is set to deliver a speech. Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
British PM vows to reset relationship with Europe
The newly elected British Prime Minister hosted some 45 heads of government from across the European continent on Friday to talk security, migration, and energy. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson… Audio
PNG census delays continue
The Papua New Guinea census was extended this week after enumerators had failed to cover the entire country. Audio
After four years, local democracy returns to Tauranga
Those who haven't voted in the Tauranga City Council elections yet have until noon on Saturday and for those who haven't even registered to vote yet tomorrow is the last day to enroll. Audio
Legislation cracking down youth vaping imminent - Costello
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello's comments come as the opposition parties launched a round of new attacks in response to an RNZ story revealing excise tax on Heated Tobacco Products has been… Audio
UK correspondent Matthew Parris
UK correspondent Matthew Parris talks to Kathryn about Sir Keir Starmer's moves to stop local residents blocking housebuilding as Labour's first King's Speech approaches. Audio
Republican lawmaker Julie Emerson from the RNC in Milwaukee
The Republican National Convention is in full swing in Milwaukee where Donald Trump and his running mate JD Vance have been formally nominated as candidates on the Republic ticket for November's… Audio
