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US President Joe Biden delivers final speech to congress
US President Joe Biden has just finished delivering a one hour state of the union address, his final speech to congress before the election later this year. Washington DC is CNN's Julia Benbow speaks… Audio
Govt's health targets light on detail - Labour
The government has launched an ambitious set of health targets, with an admission it might not hit them. The final step of the coalition's 100 day plan aims to cut wait times for emergency… Audio
As it happened: TVNZ to axe long-running shows
It's not just TV current affairs facing cuts at TVNZ - recap Friday's developments here.
New law could see second Mount Vic tunnel fast-tracked
Shane Jones says no one should be surprised if consenting for the promise tunnel is fast-tracked. Audio
The big winners and losers of the immigration shake-up
Analysis - It took three months to reverse a 'light touch' approach that saw some buy jobs for up to $50,000.
100-day plan report card: The 15 items up for debate
Analysis - And four others laws the government pushed through much faster than promised as it aimed for a big start to the term.
Shane Jones on Fast Track Approval bill
Environmentalists are shocked and worried that conservation estates could be home to new mines under the Fast Track Approval bill.
The legislation, which passed its first reading on Thursday, will… Audio
Biden to make State of the Union address
US President Joe Biden will make his final State of the Union address of this term on Friday (NZ time).
Biden will have the opportunity to tout his accomplishments and pitch his re-election campaign… Audio
Explained: Premier House - what's wrong with it?
Premier House has a long history of being the residence of our Prime Ministers. And according to our latest Prime Minister, it's really not up to being lived in. It's valued at around $37 million and… Audio
Life with Jeya Wilson: Sri Lanka to Whanganui and almost everything in between
No-one could have predicted the twists and turns Wilson's life would take - nor the names you can connect her with - Obama, Johnson, Lange - and more. Audio
I Was There When: Lange gave the Oxford address
Almost exactly 39 years ago, New Zealand was thrust into the international spotlight by its then-prime minister David Lange. Dr Jeya Wilson was standing right by him. Audio
The future of Premier House: What you need to know
Explainer - Despite its $37m valuation it doesn't meet healthy homes standards. But is updating it necessary during a cost of living crisis? RNZ examines its past, present, and potential future use.
Long sitting block wraps up, urgency used throughout
A rare four-week sitting block at Parliament has wound up, with the Government’s programme of moving legislation through under urgency used throughout. Audio
Seymour denies overstepping with attack on TVNZ journalist
The ACT leader said he was simply making a "wider point that media need a bit of self-reflection" as hundreds face losing their jobs.
Environmentalists slam new consent regime 'anti-nature' and "anti-democratic"
Environmentalists are crying foul over the government's new consenting regime arguing it's "anti-nature" and "anti-democratic". The coalition is introducing a revamped consenting scheme that gives a… Audio
More toll roads are coming, but at what price?
The government says more toll roads are likely but the three existing ones charge a relatively low fare.
Ministers to get final say on fast-track consents
An expanded fast-tracking regime will set up an expert panel to give recommendations, with ministers having the final call. Audio
Auckland regional fuel tax scrapped
Legislation to scrap Auckland's regional fuel tax passed under urgency on Wednesday night.
Gang patch ban legislation to be introduced to Parliament
An Auckland University professor says the devil will be in the detail for the gang patch legislation, expected to be introduced to Parliament on Thursday.
Auckland University associate professor… Audio
