Katie Scotcher
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 May
On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio
Fast track committee not undermined by MP's donation - National
The National Party insists there has been no conflict of interest in David Macleod formerly chairing the committee considering the contentious fast-track bill.
The New Plymouth MP received $10,000… Audio
Politics by Night with Katie Scotcher
RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher joins Emile Donovan to discuss the scrapping of the First Home Grant. Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Focus on Politics for Friday 17 May 2024
In Focus on Politics, political reporter Katie Scotcher looks at the latest funding boost for the Defence Force and how much more investment is needed. Audio
Green MP Julie Anne Genter under fire
There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Decision on joining AUKUS Pillar 2 a 'long way off': Peters
The Foreign Affairs Minister has sought to silence critics of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Here's political reporter, Katie Scotcher. Audio
PM demotes two ministers, dropping Lee from cabinet
The Prime Minister has demoted two of his ministers, saying the complex challenges in their portfolios had become too much for them to handle. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. Political… Audio
Govt urged to slow down on gang crackdown
A bill which would ban gang insignia and give police greater powers to stop gang members congregating is being considered by Parliament's Justice Select Committee on Tuesday. Political reporter Katie… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Cutting public servants exceeds $6 million at single department
Almost 2000 jobs across 19 departments have already been disestablished or soon will be, but the total cost of redundancies across the public service is not yet known and the Finance Minister has not… Audio
Prime Minister Luxon unveils nine goals for Government
Questions are being asked about how the Government will deliver on its targets, while at the same time cutting the number of public servants who would do the work.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon… Audio
Police and defence force warns cuts could weaken services
The top brass at police and defence have warned MPs the government's spending cuts could weaken frontline services.
Public sector bosses have been questioned at Parliament's Select Committees over… Audio
Tenant doubts Kāinga Ora crackdown will make a difference
A Kāinga Ora tenant whose been attacked by his state house neighbours doubts the government ordered crackdown on aggressive and intimidating behaviour will make any difference.
Ministers have written… Audio
NZ First won't compromise on election commitments says Peters
New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his election commitments, despite warning the government is short billions of dollars.
Already one… Audio
Labour caucus has differing views on position on tax - MP
Labour MPs have met for their belated caucus retreat, where the focus was on re-building after the party's election drubbing. But there were also questions about Labour's position on tax, with one MP… Audio
Labour looks to rebuild at caucus retreat
The Labour leader Chris Hipkins has told his caucus it needs to re-build the party into a winning machine, ahead of the next election Labour MPs are meeting in Martinborough for their first caucus… Audio
TVNZ proposes cutting 9 percent of staff
TVNZ staff will today learn the fate of their jobs, with up to 70 roles across news and current affairs on the chopping block.
The state broadcaster is proposing to cut 9 percent of its workforce… Audio
