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JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate has defended resurfaced comments in which he called Democratic politicians a "bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives".
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Darleen Tana saga set to loom as Green Party meets
9:04 am todayA Green Party member is concerned that proper process will not be followed - but the party's co-leader says a vote will not be forced.
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'The buck stops here': Parliament set a vital task
26 Jul 2024Analysis - politicians have to decide what to do about child abuse, Health NZ is booked in for major surgery and Darleen Tana returns, Peter Wilson writes.
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The Panel with Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener (Part 2)
26 Jul 2024Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener discuss the American beer ripping of some Nelson Naturists, JD Vance's… Audio
JD Vance defends 'childless cat ladies' comment after backlash
Donald Trump's vice-presidential candidate has defended resurfaced comments in which he called Democratic politicians a "bunch of childless cat ladies with miserable lives".
Darleen Tana saga set to loom as Green Party meets
A Green Party member is concerned that proper process will not be followed - but the party's co-leader says a vote will not be forced.
'The buck stops here': Parliament set a vital task
Analysis - politicians have to decide what to do about child abuse, Health NZ is booked in for major surgery and Darleen Tana returns, Peter Wilson writes.
The Panel with Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Moynihan & Cindy Mitchener discuss the American beer ripping of some Nelson Naturists, JD Vance's comments on childless women, and whether we… Audio
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark censured for second time this year
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark will be formally censured for a second time this year - this time for insulting and degrading behaviour during a TV interview. An independent investigation found he… Audio
Attorney-General warns of prosecutions if records destroyed
Judith Collins is reminding all state and faith-based institutions of their legal obligation to preserve records.
Concerns lack of consultation with mana whenua for boot camps
The inquiry estimated up to 200,000 people were abused in care between 1950 and 2019 and revealed that during that time, Maori survivors reported higher levels of physical abuse compared with other… Audio
The brat unpack: Lime green, #bratsummer and Kamala Harris
A word that was once an insult is now a compliment. How? Video
Overruling court on coastal rights risks new protests, Te Pāti Māori warns
Te Pāti Māori is warning a move to overturn a court decision risks a return of the big foreshore and seabed protests of 20 years ago. Audio
Child poverty targets quietly lowered, to surprise of advocates
Louise Upston has rejected criticisms of lowered child poverty reduction targets, saying they are achievable and ambitious. Audio
‘Stripping is not exploitative, theft is’, strippers tell MPs
An adult entertainment activism group who are dancing through Parliament's petition process discuss issues, solutions and the experience of political engagement. Audio
Parliamentary angst breaks out over stickers on MP's laptop
MPs became fixated over the stickers on Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke's laptop in Parliament.
Maori and Pacific had more violence inflicted on them - Inquiry
A survivor of abuse in a faith based institution wants a Pasifika specific approach to redress for some survivors. The Royal Commission's findings show Maori and Pacific survivors had more physical… Audio
'We have spending problems all over the show' - Levy
Government appointed Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy's promising clinical services will not be impacted as he turns the money-heamoraging agency around. Professor Levy told Susana… Audio
PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
Abuse in state care survivors expect PM to 'honour his word'
They expect the introduction of meaningful change before the end of the year.
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July 2024
On today's episode, Maori survivors of abuse in state care want immediate action addressing the systemic failings which lead to ongoing abuse and discrimination of the most vulnerable, the Law… Audio
$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
The upgrades are expected to shave 15 minutes off the trip between Wellington and Masterton.
