Politics

Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio

Oil and gas companies were given privileged access to confidential cabinet drafts during their two-year campaign to weaken regulations. Kirsty Johnston reports. Audio

Home warranties will be mandatory for new residential builds and major renovations, while those contributing to building design work, like architects and engineers, will have to have indemnity… Audio

Changes to building legislation lead the topics of the week with deputy Prime Minister David Seymour. Audio

Unions who won an employment case for four Uber drivers in three different courts could find the ruling short-lived, with the introduction of new legislation Audio

The prime minister is struggling to hose down the opposition's claim his Kiwisaver policy is likely linked to a rise in the retirement age. The proposal unveiled yesterday would see employers required… Audio

The government has unveiled its renovation to building rules, with changes including mandatory home warranties, indemnity insurance for some professionals and a doubling of penalties for so called… Audio

The biggest losers in National's bid to super size Kiwisaver are low income earners and small businesses according to an economics expert. If re-elected National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver… Audio

A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Audio

National is proposing to raise Kiwisaver contributions to a combined 12% by 2032 - bringing it in line with Australia; Newly re-elected Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says his second term will be focused… Audio