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Government to reintroduce charter schools
Some former charter schools are interested in leaving the state system and returning to charter or partnership school status.
The government is reintroducing the publicly funded private schools which… Audio
Northland doctors say scrapping smokefree legislation 'ridiculous'
A plan to repeal parts of the smokefree legislation is anti-health, Northland emergency doctors say in a letter to Health Minister Dr Shane Reti. Audio
Greens co-leader James Shaw on COP28
It's 3-days into the nearly two-week conference, New Zealand has so far signed up to one international agreement - to adapt agriculture and food production to the changing climate. 133 other countries… Audio
Raf Manji steps down from leading The Opportunities Party
Raf Manji is standing down from his role after failing to get into Parliament this election. The party received just over 2 percent of the general vote.
Smokefree laws: National claims on Northland tobacco stores 'wrong' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he was not trying to mislead the public when claiming Labour's smokefree laws would see just one store in Northland selling tobacco.
What to Expect when you’re Expecting a Parliament
With a government now formed the 54th Parliament can finally get underway. Twice. Here’s how that happens.
Govt confirms it is dumping 'hugely wasteful' Lake Onslow battery project
The $16 billion pumped hydro scheme had been championed by the former Labour government.
The Week in Detail: Smokefree, Judith Collins, and woke-washing
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Claims of media 'bribery' derail new government on day one
It didn't take long for Winston Peters’ news media grievances to make headlines - and headaches - for the new government. Mediawatch looks at how the media reacted to his claims of media 'bribery' -… Audio
Mayor under pressure after rumour-based reports
Wellington’s mayor is under pressure after acknowledging an alcohol problem. Her admission was prompted by media questions about drunken ‘antics’ based in part on a reported recording which no media… Audio
'And so it begins': Inside Parliament during the uneasy transition of government
All week, boxes, trolleys, and chairs have been moving back and forth as the new government, new MPs, and survivors from the old government transition into their new roles.
Danyl McLauchlan: an argument for eco-terrorism
Writer Danyl McLauchlan joins Susie to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. Today's he's looking at Swedish academic and environmental activist Andreas Malm, author of the book How to Blow… Audio
The Week in Politics: Winston goes to war
The NZ First leader derailed the new coalition government's first week in power, writes Peter Wilson.
Watch: 'We are going to ban phones across NZ in schools' - Luxon
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Education Minister Erica Stanford have spoken about their plans for schooling, local government and the economy in Auckland.
Political panel
What a week it has been for our newly sworn-in coalition government.
This week to discuss the action we're joined by RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher, Newhub's Political Editor Jenna Lynch, and… Audio
Mark Mitchell visits Gisborne to see flood damaged communities
The new Emergency Management and Recovery Minister, Mark Mitchell, is visiting Gisborne on Friday to see cyclone and flood ravaged communities for himself.
Mayors in Tairāwhiti and Hawke's Bay have… Audio
Questions over coalition directive to reject proposed changes to health regulations overseen by WHO
One of the coalition's first concrete actions since taking power has been labelled incoherent and pointless - while the Labour Party is linking it to conspiracies.
The Government's 100-day plan… Audio
Is it right to call state-funded journalism 'bribery' - or is there a bigger threat to democracy?
Opinion - Winston Peters had only just been sworn in as deputy prime minister when his long-standing antipathy to the news media emerged in the form of a serious accusation, Peter Thompson writes.
History with Dr Grant Morris
Is this really the "most right-wing government" in recent NZ history? Some commentators have described the new coalition government as the "most right-wing" in NZ for a long time. Is this true? What… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins reveals new opposition line-up
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says the new Labour line-up is "going to hold the coalition of chaos to account over the next three years".
