Politics
Govt rejects recommendations for local government overhaul
The report has found communities were not well-served by the relationship between central and local government.
Sir Keir Starmer is the new British Prime Minister
Sir Keir Starmer is the new British Prime Minister off the back of a massive Labour Party victory in today's general election. Audio
UK: Rishi Sunak concedes to Labour leader Keir Starmer
It was a woeful night for the outgoing Conservatives, which looks set to receive the lowest share of the votes in the party's history. Labour, on the other hand, looks set to be returned to government… Audio
Councils voice concern for proposed raised speed limits
The Government said scrapping blanket reductions on local streets including around schools - on arterial roads and state highways will boost productivity and economic growth. However, Marlborough and… Audio
Watch : Luxon faces questions as he visits South Island
The prime minister is visiting Ashburton and Timaru and is due to speak to media.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 July 2024
On today's episode, a person has been being treated for injuries after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course… Audio
What are Mayoral Relief Funds and do they actually help?
We often see mayoral relief funds set up after a natural disaster. But the amount of financial assistance they provide pales in comparison to clean-up costs. What is the role of these funds, and are…
UK election: Landslide for Labour Party
In the UK the initial electoral results are in. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course for a historic defeat. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Ousted Kāinga Ora board member slams government plans as 'wanton folly'
A former Kāinga Ora board member says the government's shake-up is "sheer folly".
13 jobs set to go at Office for Māori Crown Relations Te Arawhiti
The government organisation tasked with completing Te Tiriti o Waitangi settlements is proposing to cut more than a dozen roles.
Morning Report Essentials for 5th July
On today's episode, a developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments. Outgoing Kainga Ora board member says review was ill-informed. The PSA says scrapping COVID sick leave endangers… Audio
What a plan to 'flood the market' could mean for house prices
Here's what the Housing Minister is planning - and how it might work.
Millions vote in UK election, Labour expected to oust Tories
Millions of people in the UK have been voting in the general election, with polls set to close at 9 am our time. The election is widely expected to bring in a Labour Government and oust the… Audio
Final hours: Britons vote in election expected to propel Labour to power
Britons are voting in a parliamentary election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer's Labour Party to power, sweeping away Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives after 14 often turbulent years. Audio
French PM urges blocking national rally in Sunday's election
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has appealed to voters to block the National Rally (RN) party of Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella from winning Sunday's general election (monday here). The party… Audio
Vote underway in UK's first July election since 1945
Voting is underway in the UK Election with polls set to close at 9am our time. Millions of people are voting in what is the first July election since 1945. There are 40 thousand polling stations and… Audio
Thousands ask govt to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters
The Don't Subsidize Pollution campaign has taken a 6000 strong petition to Parliament asking the government to scrap free carbon credits for major polluters.
Labour is 'listening' to Aucklanders - Hipkins
MPs have been in our largest city to understand why the City of Sails turned its back on the party at last year's election.
Voting in the UK election gets underway
With polls a few hours ago, everything is pointing to a historic landslide for the Labour Party with all eyes on how well Nigel Farage's Reform Party fares. Audio
