Politics
Watch: Chinese Premier to visit NZ, Luxon announces Japan trip
The PM is back and has announced a visit to NZ from Chinese Premier Li Qiang and his own trip to Japan with a business delegation.
Cancer patient self funding life extending treatment
A cancer patient speaks to Lisa Owen has had to self fund life extending cancer treatments; battle the bank and question government road funding priorities in the face of broken promises. Audio
China's second highest ranking politican visiting NZ this week
China's second highest ranking politican Li Qiang will visit New Zealand this week, Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Tim Hurdle
Dale and Tim look at reaction to the Budget, including concern promises to fund cancer drugs haven't been met. How are Te Pati Maori leaders handling allegations about the misuse of data? Audio
Pharmacy targeted for pseudoephedrine
It took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem… Audio
'Irreversible harm': Waitangi Tribunal te reo hearing begins
Ngāi Te Rangi filed the application last year after the government told departments with dual Māori-English names to lead with their English title first. Audio
David Seymour brushes off claims ACT has 'culture of fear'
The reported complaints are not representative of the party as a whole, ACT leader says. Audio
ACT party holds annual rally
ACT leader David Seymour told 500 attendees at the party's annual rally on Sunday that their support had grown tenfold over the past five years. University of Auckland political studies lecturer Lara… Audio
Greens criticise govt decision to lift oil and gas ban
The Green Party is calling the government's decision to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration a major setback for combating the climate crisis. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal into claims policy harming te reo Māori
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims that government policy is causing significant and irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington on Monday. Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
ACT leader downplays complaints around party's culture
ACT's leader David Seymour has played down internal complaints about his party's culture. Political reporter Lillian Hanly filed this report. Audio
Shane Jones on reversal of oil and gas exploration ban
The Government says its reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban is a necessary move in the country's transition to clean energy. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Industry thrilled at lifting of ban on oil and gas exploration
A secure gas supply will support the transition towards renewable energy, industry group says.
David Seymour sets 2026 election target of 15 percent
Seymour on Sunday addressed ACT's 'Change Makers' rally, casting it as a victory lap for ACT's entry into government.
Watch live: ACT leader David Seymour gives speech at party rally
David Seymour is giving a speech at an ACT party rally in Auckland.
Unfunded roads and an unfinished tax: Treasury's fiscal risks
Treasury warnings point to a range of risks that could come back to bite future government Budgets. Here's nine areas of concern.
Bill to resume oil and gas exploration set for later this year
The government will reverse its ban on oil and gas exploration, Minister for Resources Shane Jones has confirmed.
MBIE ends contract with spyware company - but is looking for a replacement
The ministry initially tried to keep the Cobwebs deal, and why it was set up and then not renewed, secret.
Can we trust surveys of our trust in the media?
Recent surveys have said our trust in media’s falling fast, and made plenty of headlines. But lately new surveys say our trust in the media isn’t plummeting. The latest one is part of a pitch to…
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Can we trust surveys of our trust in the media?
Recent surveys have said our trust in media’s falling fast, and made plenty of headlines. But lately new surveys say our trust in the media isn’t plummeting. The latest one is part of a pitch to…
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