Policy
Former PM on NZ foreign policy shift
Two former political rivals have united to criticise the Prime Minister for shifting away from decades of independent foreign policy. Former Prime Minister Helen Clark and former National and Act… Audio
Climate experts say govt policies are confused
A climate change and energy policy expert is describing the government's draft emissions reduction plan as confused and very light on detail. The plan lays out how the government will meet greenhouse… Audio
Mentoring at boot camps could be $100k per teen
Documents show the cost of mentoring the serious young offenders in the goverment's military style academies could be $100,000 for each teenager. The Oranga Tamariki- run pilot will involve ten boys… Audio
Treasury and MoT encouraged government to ditch iReX
Treasury and the Ministry of Transport actively encouraged the incoming government to scrap the iReX ferry project, having secretly mistrusted KiwiRail's data for years. Digital political reporter… Audio
Pharmac chair on letter of expectation from Minister
Associate Health Minister David Seymour wants more investment in cancer drugs and immunisation, and a role for patients in decision-making. He's told Pharmac to stop making Te Tiriti o Waitangi a… Audio
Green Party reacts to draft Emissions Reduction Plan
The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio
Analysis: Government draft emissions reduction plan released
The Government's draft emissions reduction plan has been released this morning, laying out how it will meet greenhouse gas limits on the way to reaching net-zero carbon emisisons by 2050. It relies on… Audio
Green housing advocates want to keep insulation
Green housing advocates say the Government would be mad to roll back insulation standards that save a new home an estimated 40 percent on heating. An RNZ official information request has revealed… Audio
Government unveils draft emissions reductions plan
The government has just released its draft emissions reduction plan for 2026-2030. The plan lays out how New Zealand will meet progressive greenhouse gas targets.Corin Dann spoke to Climate Change… Audio
Doctor on new Pharmac letter of expectation
Associate Health Minister David Seymour has directed Pharmac to stop factoring Te Tiri o Waitangi into its decisions. In a letter of expectation, the government urged the agency to focus on delivering… Audio
Police union on lost arbitration case
The police union is warning police bosses will struggle to recruit and retain staff because the new pay deal isn't good enough. After the parties failed to reach an agreement, an independent… Audio
Police pay deal a shock - Labour spokesperson
Labour is calling the police pay deal a shock saying officers deserve more for putting their lives on the line. The bitter and more than year long pay dispute has ended with an independent arbitrator… Audio
Shop owners hopeful for new retail crime advisory group
Shop owners are hoping a new government advisory group to tackle soaring retail crime won't just be a talk-fest. The Justice Minister wants to hear what victims think should be done to reduce the… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Mike Williams (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Aimie Hines and Mike Williams discuss Associate Health Minister Casey Costello being reprimanded after neglecting an OIA request and reversing the… Audio
Environmentalist critical of government's climate strategy
An environmentalist says the government's five climate pillars strategy will hit a roadblock if other policies work against it. The government has released a three-page strategy it describes as a… Audio
Climate strategy 'as useful as teats on a bull', Greenpeace says
Climate scientists and researchers are highly critical, pointing to the lack of specificity, given the large number of climate policies repealed.
Teachers criticise government delay on charter schools info
Secondary school teachers say the government is taking too long to release official information about charter schools, making it hard for anybody to make a well-informed select committee submission -… Audio
Developer warns scrapping size rules risks tiny apartments
A property developer says a move to scrap size rules for apartments would run the risk of unbearably small houses becoming the new affordable. The government has announced new housing policies that… Audio
Scrapping COVID sick leave endangers health workers, union
The Public Service Association says scrapping health workers' Covid sick leave will endanger them and their patients. Te Whatu Ora is getting rid of that type of leave by July the 14th, despite the… Audio
Salvation Army: government cuts worsen hardship
The Salvation Army says the government's cuts to social services are leading to continued hardship for tens of thousands of people- and it can't keep up with the demand. It's sending out a plea for… Audio