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The National Party goes into its first conference since losing Government this weekend, with a focus on renewing its policies and turning its eye to the 2020 election. There will no doubt be some… Audio

A bill giving victims of domestic violence extra leave from work has been passed by Parliament. Audio

Today it's babies and playgrounds but Parliament's early days were more like a drunken party. Jamie Tahana takes a look at Parliament's liquor infused beginning.  Video, Audio

The government is being accused of dragging its feet over its pledge to convert its massive vehicle fleet to electric. Following the election, the coalition parties committed to rolling over the… Audio

The way the government has highlighted concerns about China in its long-term strategy for defence has surprised some New Zealand academics, who warn China won't be pleased. Video, Audio

In this final episode of My Heels Are Killing Me for Season 4, Karen Walker talks to Sonia Sly in front of a live audience at the Dunedin Public Art Gallery about nurturing new talent, the… Audio

Smaller housing developers are being locked out by bureaucracy costs, and experts say the government must connect people with expertise so affordable housing, particularly for Māori, can be built. Audio

Nearly every aspect of the school system is under review. RNZ's Education Correspondent, John Gerritsen examines the hard questions being asked about deciles, zones and school boards. Audio

Now that she's arrived the focus is now on naming Jacinda Ardern's daughter and what dad Clarke Gayford's role in the family will be. Audio

The urgency of transitioning to more sustainable and climate-aligned forestry practices is being highlighted in a new report on land use by the Policy Observatory at AUT. It argues the current… Audio, Gallery

State Services Minister Chris Hipkins responds to yesterday's concerns over the reshuffle at the top of public service, and flags wider reform of the sector. He says he wants to see a return to true… Audio

Outspoken Regional Development Minister Shane Jones has lashed out at another big New Zealand company - this time Fonterra. In March Mr Jones was reprimanded by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern for… Audio

Pacific community reaction subdued to the government's budget at a post budget breakfast in Auckland. Audio

A new report from the Chief Science Advisor's Office wants the government to focus on very young children and their families, to reduce rates of youth crime. In the second report in a series about New… Audio

The scientific evidence for keeping young people out of prison was clear 20 years ago, but not enough has been done. A new report from the Chief Science Advisor's Office wants the government to focus… Audio

William Dart reviews Aucklander Jonathan Bree's latest solo album Sleepwalking. Video, Audio

The next election is a long way off and new party leaders are still bedding in. But already TV news networks and their political pundits are predicting what will happen next based on the opinion polls… Audio

Meet Katharine Birbalsingh, the controversial New Zealand born teacher running "the strictest school in Britain." Audio

The creator of legendary Wellington club nights Atomic and 24 Hour Party People, Bill E has been getting crowds dancing to New Wave and synth pop for over 20 years. For NZ Music month he's playing a… Video, Audio