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Parliament debates ferry stranding and contract
Parliament’s urgent debate on the recent ferry grounding was a rollicking ride, and you might say the Speaker was to blame. Audio
Parliament debates ferry stranding and contract
Parliament’s urgent debate on the recent ferry grounding was a rollicking ride, and you might say the Speaker was to blame.
Audio60,000 sign petition calling for ban on live animal exports to be kept
The coalition government is keen to restart the trade with 'gold standard' rules to protect animal welfare.
Petition to keep ban live exports handed to Parliament
A petition signed by thousands of New Zealanders calling for the government to keep its ban on live animal exports has been handed over to Parliament, Nick James reports. Audio
Coalition launching investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic
The Coalition government is launching its own investigation into the Covid-19 pandemic - including vaccination mandates and lockdowns - to begin when the current one finishes up later this year… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 11: Carbon Overload
Green MP Teanau Tuiono on the failure of the latest carbon credits auction and what it means for our climate targets. Then Shane Te Pou and India Logan-Riley discuss the future of the ETS. Video, Audio
Business commentator Oliver Lewis
Oliver discusses what could come next for the Interislander fleet after the Aratere ship ran aground, and Treasury's involvement in procuring new ships. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 June
On today's episode, the government is celebrating new funding for Pharmac that will cover "up to" fifty-four new drugs, but it has been described as bittersweet by some patients, Northland businesses… Audio
Why is a Kiwi medical device recycler doing better in Aus?
A Kiwi company at the forefront of reducing waste in the health system has just opened a new manufacturing plant and research facility - creating new jobs and bolstering supply and export chains. Audio
'Great news, as long as you don't die': Cancer patients react to Pharmac funding boost
Some cancer patients say the government's treatment pledge comes too late - while others are still in the dark about whether game-changing drugs will be funded for them. Audio
Nicola Willis on treatment funding, Interislander's future
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has found the money for new cancer treatments - she talks that, and the beached ferry Aratere, with Nathan Rarere Audio
The Panel With Deborah Hart & Selwyn Manning (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Selwyn Manning discuss the governments additions Pharmac funding, and the return of "Bootcamps" Deborah Hart is Chair of the… Audio
Golriz Ghahraman to hear fate on Thursday on charges
The 43-year-old former Green Party MP and former human rights lawyer has admitted stealing nearly $9000 of clothing from retail stores in Auckland and Wellington, Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Watch: PM, Health Minister admit flaws in cancer drug comms
Christopher Luxon and Shane Reti have acknowledged they communicated the cancer drugs policy poorly.
CEO of cancer foundation speaks on govt announcement
It's estimated the 600 million government funding boost will mean Pharmac can fund about 26 new cancer treatments and 28 other treatments, however, up to seven from the campaign list could make the… Audio
Health Minister speaks on govt Pharmac funding boost
The government has annouced a 600 million dollar cash infusion for drug buying agency Pharmac for over 4 years, but despite this, National still can't deliver on its promised list of 13 specific… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 June
On today's episode, Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton, Northlanders' electricity supply is back at full capacity, although the… Audio
'We needed to look at anywhere else that we could': NZ greyhounds headed overseas in search of homes
Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs. Audio
'No evidence' government's boot camp plan will work - critics
Christopher Luxon says it's time for a "different approach" - but it's been slammed as a "punitive" plan that will harm children.
