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Ghahraman's career consequences could be severe
A retired law professor says a conviction for Golriz Ghahraman could spell the end of her legal career.
The former Green MP pled guilty to four shoplifting charges in Auckland District Court… Audio
Low number of women candidates in Solomon elections
Low number of women candidates in Solomon elections. Audio
Labour caucus in good space as it rebuilds from 2023
Time now for our weekly catch up with His Majesty's Loyal 0pposition - and Labour MP Jan Tinetti joins us again this week. Audio
What the long-term plan means for Aucklanders: Part 1
Rising rates, council cut-backs and plugging a fuel-tax hole - what the long-term plan is all about, and why it matters to Auckland.
Protesters vow to stop Taranaki seabed mining
Among them was Māori Party co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer, who believed the mining company underestimated their resilience.
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts gets $7m bailout from government
The operator has been told "this is the last chance saloon" and no more government money will be coming.
Labour caucus retreat a lot different from a year ago
Labour heads into caucus retreat expecting a quieter time than last year. Audio
Labour caucus retreat this week
The Labour Party's annual caucus retreat is this Thursday.
Last year's retreat was one that most of us will remember, with former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing her resignation.
While… Audio
Politics by Night with Glenn McConnell
Stuff political reporter Glenn McConnell joins Emile Donovan to dissect the government's urgent first 100 days and the tensions surrounding New Zealand's law and order workforce. Audio
Government priorities 'clearly wrong' - Police Association
The head of the police union says the government made a "clearly wrong" choice to give billions in tax cuts to landlords and police a "dismal" pay offer.
Australia: Debate growing around ability to withdraw superannuation
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Lisa Owen about debate growing around granting Australians the ability to withdraw superannuation to put towards a home deposit and aged care funding being… Audio
Law forcing ombudsman to retire 'appears discriminatory'
He is a decade younger than the current president of the United States, but the law is forcing Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier out of a job. Audio
Police pay offer from govt 'insulting' - Police Association
"We are not being greedy"; However, it's a hard no to what police are calling a kick in the guts pay offer from the government. The offer includes a general wage increase of $5000 back dated to… Audio
Is this the death of news media? What you need to know
Explainer - Not long after Newshub announced it would shut down, TVNZ shared plans to eliminate jobs. Is this a tipping point?
Record-breaking number of bills passed under urgency
The National-led coalition is standing by its use of urgency in its first 100 days.
So far 14 bills have been passed entirely under urgency.
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has defended the… Audio
Prime Minister not giving assurances about budget surplus timeline
The Prime Minister is refusing to give any assurances the government will be able to get back into surplus by 2027.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has indicated she's not confident the government… Audio
PNG's candidate for PM facing death threats
PNG's opposition candidate for PM Allan Bird faces death threats. Audio
US passes compact agreement following months of delay
US passes compact agreement following months of delay. Audio
Tax relief for landlords to cost $2.9b over four years - Willis
Finance Minister and Deputy National Leader Nicola Willis talks to Nathan Rarere about the government's first 100 days, the tax relief for landlords and cuts to free school lunches, and the fast track… Audio
Hurricanes Poua's controversial haka
A haka incorporating barbs aimed at the Government has rekindled a decades old debate over sport and politics. Audio