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Minister sets 'long-term' house price target of 3 to 5 times household incomes
In some areas of the country, houses currently cost up to nearly 15 times household incomes. Audio
Govt pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora
The dismantling of the Maori Health Authority is under way, as the Government pushes ahead with its legislation to scrap Te Aka Whai Ora. Parliament has gone into urgency to pass the bill through all… Audio
Govt claims reducing tobacco retailers will increase ram raids: Data disproves
Data disproves the Government's claims that reducing the number of tobacco retailers would lead to an increase in ram raids according to a public health professor. The Coalition plans to repeal smoke… Audio
Recap: Te Pati Māori accuses govt of 'dictatorship' over bill urgency
Te Pati Māori is accusing the coalition government of creating a "dictatorship" by introducing legislation that would abolish the Māori Health Authority under urgency.
Bill scrapping Māori Health Authority goes under urgency today
A Waitangi Tribunal hearing challenging the move has not yet taken place. Audio
PM Luxon on repealing smokefree laws
Health officials urged the government to retain key aspects of the smokefree law it plans to repeal, but Associate Health Minister Casey Costello rejected them.
In documents obtained by RNZ, the… Audio
Fiji women's minister wants stronger online harassment laws
Fiji's Women and Children's Minister Lynda Tabuya says Pacific island countries need to "strengthen laws" on online harassment. Her comment comes as she deals with allegations of a sex and drug… Audio
Tonga's King and prime minister still at odds over ministerial dispute
Tonga's King and prime minister still at odds over ministerial dispute Audio
Singapore forking out for Taylor Swift Eras tour
We've been talking about Taylor Swift throughout the programme and the projected millions our economy may have missed out on by not hosting a tour here. She's on her way to Singapore tomorrow where… Audio
Govt launching inquiry into school property system
The Government is launching an inquiry into the school property system, which it says is bordering on crisis with major cost blowouts and stalled projects. Earlier this month, RNZ revealed that the… Audio
Lobby groups spent 13 times more campaign cash compared to 2020
Just released figures show who splashed the campaign cash during last year election. Third party promoters or lobby groups spent a staggering thirteen times more last year compared to the 2020… Audio
Political leaders and community pay respects to Fa'nana Efeso Collins
Political leaders and members of the community have been gathering in Auckland to pay their respects to Green MP Fa'nana Efeso Collins, who died last week. Fa'anana was taking part in a charity event… Audio
Progress in talks to release hostages in Gaza
Let's get to the Middle East, correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Pacific traditional leaders meet in Fiji
Pacific traditional leaders, including the Maori King, are gathering on Bau Island this week to have conversations about their role in the contemporary world.
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir. Audio
Bill of Rights won't stop gang patch ban - Justice Minister
The Justice Minister says if the ban being imposed on gang patches is found to breach the Bill of Rights, that would not stop the government enforcing it. Audio
Car yards accused of cashing in as EV discount ended
People rushed to take advantage during the final days of the policy - and dealers may have found a way to cash in.
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on banning gang patches
The government is charging ahead with plans to crack down on gangs, banning gang patches in public with a five thousand dollar fine for those caught wearing one.
Legislation to be introduced this… Audio
Labour accuses government of playing 'wardrobe police' over gang patch ban
The Labour party is accusing the government of making officers play "wardrobe police" over gang patches worn in public.
Labour's police spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio