Mark Mitchell

Westland is in clean up mode after experiencing the wettest 24 hours in more than four decades at the weekend. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the public have been warned about a large number of people connected to the Mongrel Mob who have travelled to the Hutt Valley at the weekend to attend a vice presidents funeral… Audio

The Police Minister is confident officers have the power and resources to control a large gang tangi in Lower Hutt and Porirua on Tuesday despite reports of disruption and intimidation. Police… Audio

On today's episode, the ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed if stab proof vests aren't made more widely available to all staff, Labour's Maori Development spokesperson Willie… Audio

The head of the ambulance workers union says stab proof vests should be rolled out widely to first responders once police start withdrawing from mental health callouts. Minister of Police Mark… Audio

The Police Minister says calling police raids on gangs 'state-sponsored terrorism' is ridiculous. The police say they seized drugs and firearms, as well as 800,000 dollars of assets, in a raid… Audio

On today's episode, New Zealand's deputy chief of Navy is in Samoa, to lead this country's response to the sinking of the Manawanui, the government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency… Audio

The government's plan to overhaul New Zealand's emergency management system does not mention how much it will cost. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio

The Emergency Management Minister said the government is working on a buy out blue print so home owners hit by extreme weather know where they stand. About a dozen Dunedin houses have been red… Audio

Up to one hundred Dunedin residents have been evacuated on Friday morning due to the threat of significant flooding or slips. Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Audio

The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared to the same period last year. Audio

New Zealand's health system was also affected last night. RNZ understands an integral part of the medical system was down. Audio

Police will be getting a $1500 lump sum payment, a flat $5000 pay increase plus another four percent increase in July and again in 2025. There will also be a 5.25% increase in allowances backdated to… Audio

On today's episode, LSV military staff have suffered serious mental distress following physical assaults, two Ministry of Justice workers have been called out for using foul language to complain about… Audio

Military staff working with young job-seekers on a voluntary course have suffered serious mental distress, including suicidal thoughts, following physical assaults. The six-week Limited Service… Audio

Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about spending the day in Wairoa. He said the community are starting to shift their focus to recovery. Audio

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery says there is currently no additional money to announce for flood hit properties in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Yesterday, it was announced the… Audio

On today's episode, Wairoa is now faced with millions of dollars of damage to its infrastructure after severe rain, residents spent their second night in evacuations centres, the Minister for… Audio

The Wairoa District Council will give a briefing this morning as the town wrestles with the impact of the latest flooding - just 16 months on from Cyclone Gabrielle. Hundreds of homes have been… Audio