Politics
'Defund da police': Billboards attacking Greens appear in Auckland, Wellington
The billboards, which resemble Green Party campaign hoardings, contain the slogans "Defund the Police" and "Vote Green".
Research on effects of vaping on NZ youth causing concern
We need to know before it's too late, that's the message from researchers working to find out the long-term health effects of vaping on New Zealand's young people, who are nearly three times more… Audio
NZ needs to decide whether to fix pot holes or save lives - GP
Tairawhiti doctors are warning some Gisborne Hospital services are on the brink of collapse and without an influx of doctors in the next four weeks could be forced to shut down. Last week, the head of… Audio
Government unveils $12 billion defence plan
Of the $12 billion of spending, $9 billion is new money that will equate to a significant boost in annual funding for the force.
New Zealand's defence spending to increase
New Zealand's spending on defence is set for a sharp rise - with the government laying out a plan to double it within the next eight years. It's expected to bring the government's investment to more… Audio
Medicinal cannabis user worried about new drug-driving laws
A survivor of abuse in state care is worried new drug-driving laws mean he could be banned from taking the wheel due to his use of medicinal cannabis. Toni Jarvis says he uses prescribed products to… Audio
'Unchecked' industry lobbying needs regulating, say ex-politicians
Health experts and former politicians want transparency and accountability to 'end hidden lobbying'. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Audio
Labour's Damien O'Connor on Trump's tariffs
Turmoil in the sharemarket is, of course, in response to Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, which have rattled markets around the world and left countries grappling with the implications including New… Audio
Cost of Lower Hutt's Riverlink project doubles to $1.5 billion
The government said the higher cost came even despite finding $200m in savings.
'Surprise' island nation Tokelau targeted for US tariffs
A Tokelau official says the country received no warning of the 10 percent tariff, despite weekly contact with US officials. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses Trump's tariff on New Zealand, more than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping… Audio
New Zealand 'incredibly well-positioned' to weather tariff storm - Luxon
Trump's tariffs sent global markets reeling, with losses comparable to the global financial crisis and the arrival of Covid-19. Audio
Le Pen evokes spirit of Martin Luther King Jr. as supporters rally in Paris
Le Pen has been convicted of embezzling EU funds, and faces a sentence that will prevent her from standing in the next presidential election unless she can get the ruling overturned within 18 months.
Government considers u-turn on baby formula rules after industry shift
The formula companies wanted the government to opt out of tougher regulation, but now they want back in. Audio
More than 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say
The countries have not been named and details about the talks are unknown. Audio
Dot Jones, wife of MP Shane Jones, says she was assaulted at Auckland Airport
The incident occurred in the domestic terminal on Saturday.
Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe
Following Trump's announcement, European Union countries will be subject to a general tariff of 20 percent.
PM Luxon on Trump's 10 percent tariff on NZ
Donald Trump's 10 percent tariff on New Zealand goods has officially taken effect. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Surprises in government's next quarterly plan
The government says it's ticked off 37 out of 40 goals in its last plan - but there's some big milestones in the next.
