Policy

In today's episode, the government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions; Residents of the now destroyed Loafers Lodge hostel are pained recalling the memories of the deadly fires that… Audio

In today's episode, Meridian is eyeing fast track approval to power up its energy generation; The government is hoping its new plans to fast-track more supermarkets will help to put a lid on the cost… Audio

In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by… Audio

In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel with National's Nicola Willis and Labour's Carmel Sepuloni; There appears to be confusion over the rules governing when schools are considered… Audio

In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Justice Select Committee chairperson National MP Andrew Bayly spoke to Guyon… Audio

In today's episode, the Justice Select Committee has recommended a referendum is held to decide if New Zealand should switch to four-year parliamentary terms; Outdoor education, amongst other… Audio

A 20-year-old law student has taken Auckland Transport to court and won. Sean O'Loughlin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Otago University law expert Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Outdoor education and tourism teachers fear the government's overhaul of school qualifications will short-change thousands of teens. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

In today's episode, house prices remain stuck despite lower interest rates giving first-home buyers a win, while leaving property owners gnashing their teeth; Thousands of people are opting to pay for… Audio

The Education Ministry suspects some schools have been opening for fewer days than legally required and it is preparing a crackdown. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In today's episode, Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a draft plan to build more homes near town centres and public transport, while keeping new buildings safer in flood-prone areas; Carter Holt… Audio

In today's episode, a tourism leader is warning New Zealand's being left behind by Australia and is calling on the government to ramp up efforts to bring big events here; New Zealand is facing one of… Audio