Policy
Govt's curriculum changes come under fire
The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22nd July 2025
In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio
Experts call for better info to help evaluate flood risks
An expert panel has called for more and better information to help people evaluate flood risk on properties. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Govt reduces funding for third medical school
Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Audio
Documents reveal problems with curriculum rewrite
Internal Education Ministry documents have revealed the serious problems plaguing the rewrite of the school curriculum earlier this year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Labour on govt's approval of third medical school
Labour is calling the approval for a third medical school an unclear investment and wants costings for the project released immediately. Labour's spokesperson for health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin… Audio
The Panel with Andie McCombs and Kirsty Cameron Part 2
Is cash still king? NZ First thinks so, with a members bill looking to protect its use for all stores selling goods worth under $500. The panel speaks to a banking expert. Then, they head to Wanaka… Audio
Govt accused of recycling projects in $6b infrastructure push
Luxon says new builds will boost jobs and productivity, but the opposition dismissed the "announcement of an announcement" as a public relations stunt lacking fresh investment.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 21st July 2025
In today's episode, the government says billions in new infrastructure projects will boost the economy and create thousands of jobs; Inflation is expected to hit a 12 month high for the June quarter… Audio
The Ministry of Health's alcohol problem
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side.
Booze warnings on hold
If you don't want to face the unpalatable truth about your boozing, the alcohol lobby is on your side. Audio
ECan chair rebuffs government's directive to stop planning
Environment Canterbury chairperson Craig Pauling says councils need to keep thinking about planning, despite the RMA Reform Minister putting a halt to district and regional plans.
Student Volunteer Army granted $50,000 for flood clean-up
The grant will pay for region-wide activities over the next four-to-six weeks based on requests by those affected.
Govt move to scrap 'four wellbeings' could undermine council stability - officials warn
Critics argue removing councils' wellbeing priorities may lower costs, but will also reduce local autonomy and risk Treaty settlement fallout. Audio
Marlborough council defies Govt to push ahead with airport safety plan
The district council says it will continue planning airport safety protections, despite government moves to freeze all environment plan changes under RMA law. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 18 July 2025
In today's episode, a South Auckland principal is warning that a third of teenagers in communities like his could leave school with no qualifications; New Zealand wine brand Villa Maria putting cancer… Audio
Bill aimed at getting councils costs down passes first reading
Legislation aimed at getting local councils to keep their costs down has passed its first reading coinciding with this year's Local Government conference in Christchurch. Political reporter Russell… Audio
Real people, real lives, right now - the reality of climate change
When it comes to damage from serious weather events, the days of big pay-outs to property owners are coming to an end.
Paying for the reality of climate change
When it comes to damage from serious weather events, the days of big pay-outs to property owners are coming to an end. Audio
