Politics
Green Party wants Darleen Tana to resign from parliament
Tana resigned from the party at the request of caucus following the release of a long-awaited investigation into allegations of migrant exploitation at her husband's e-bike business. The Greens now… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 July 2024
On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of… Audio
Greens soon to reveal Tana investigation
The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of the independent investigation into MP Darleen Tana this afternoon. Darleen Tana has been suspended since March, following… Audio
Morning Report Essentials
On today's episode, New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has continued her remarkable maiden run at Wimbledon, by making it to the quarterfinals after defeating Britain's Emma Raducanu, there's new news… Audio
Call for government ban on rifles easily cut down into handguns
At least one in five Alfa carbines and Alfa hunters brought into NZ in three years has been passed on to criminals, police say. Audio
Kanak person wins one of two seats in French National Assembly
For the first time in 38 years, France will have a Kanak person - an indigenous New Caledonian -- representing the French territory in Parliament in Paris. Pro-independence Emmanuel Tjibaou jee-bow… Audio
Keir Starmer holds first cabinet meeting
As expected, the UK Labour Party has surged to power, claiming nearly two-thirds of seats in Parliament. That's despite only getting 34 percent of the total votes cast, thanks to the First Pass the… Audio
PM headed to Washington DC
The Prime Minister sets off for Washington D.C this evening for what will be his debut rubbing shoulders with both European and US leaders. Christopher Luxon is optimistic he'll get a face-to-face… Audio
French far right drops in second round of voting
In France, the far right National Rally party has, according to exit polls, gone from first to third in the second round of voting in the French election. All major French outlets are showing early… Audio
Luxon heads to Washington as pressure mounts on Biden
Analysis - Luxon's first US visit as prime minister coincides with scepticism over Biden's re-election bid, and an international rules-based order under growing strain.
Green MP Darleen Tana spends 115 days suspended – half her political career
Today marks the 115th day since Green MP Darleen Tana was suspended from caucus amid allegations she is linked to migrant exploitation at her husband's company.
Support for Northland businesses hit by power cut, State Highway 1 closures
The government fund aims to boost business resilience in case another unexpected event occurs.
Thinking outside the shoebox: How small is too small for an apartment?
Analysis - The housing minister wants to "flood" the market with smaller dwellings. What does that look like in other countries? Phil Pennington investigates.
Displacement, drift, layering and conversion: The changing parliament
There is new research on how Parliament's rules change, and the researcher gets to observe that change very closely – Parlament's Clerk of the House. Audio
Displacement, drift, layering and conversion: The changing parliament
There is new research on how Parliament's rules change, and the researcher gets to observe that change very closely – Parlament's Clerk of the House.
AudioFormer top cop to lead 'short, sharp' review into Wairoa river bar
Christopher Luxon has been in flood-stricken Wairoa as the government announces a further $3 million for the region's flood recovery.
PM on defensive after minister admits not reading interim abuse report
Matt Doocey was personally sent the Royal Commission's interim report into abuse last November - turns out he hasn't read it.
Biden vows to stay in race and beat Trump in defiant speech
The US president told supporters "I am running and going to win again," as questions continue to swirl over whether he will drop out of the election.
Schools 'shocked and confused' over speed limit U-turn
The government wants to raise speed limits throughout Auckland - but councillors are fighting back. Audio
The Panel with Ed McKnight and Claire Amos (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Martin Bosley discuss how banks may have to adjust their lending criteria to fit the Government's housing plan and how this weekend's… Audio
