Politics
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care: A timeline
Explainer - The final report from the long-running inquiry has been made public on 24 July. RNZ reflects on key points.
Why do Governments' apologise and do they mean anything?
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced he will make a formal public apology on behalf of the government to those who experienced abuse in state care. But what will the apology do? Professor… Audio
Nights Politics: When to step aside and let someone else take over
Joe Biden made a very tough political decision this week. We're joined by someone who made a similar decision, former Labour Party leader Andrew Little Audio
Shadow leader visits UK clerks
The House chats with Kieran McAnulty about a recent trip which included visits with the Clerks of the Scottish and Uk Parliaments. Audio
Failed company of Darleen Tana's husband owes more than $400K - liquidator
Christian Hoff-Nielsen is blaming the collapse on the pandemic, the first liquidators' report says.
Darleen Tana appears in Parliament
Speaker Gerry Brownlee was doing over time responding to points of order as MPs descended into a game of tit-for-tat over who made the more unparliamentary remark. Political editor Jo Moir was in the… Audio
Professor Levy appointed as new commissioner for Health NZ
Health New Zealand's new commissioner said the organisation has become too large and too unaffordable - and wants it re-focused on the frontline and regional delivery. Professor Lester Levy has been… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 13: Jackson on Treaty Principles, Pharmac, and the coalition
Former Minister for Māori Development Willie Jackson shares his views on the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill and Seymour's Pharmac Treaty directive. Then we're joined by panelists Hinurewa Te Hau and… Video, Audio
Govt's last-minute changes to bill - two days before submissions end
David Seymour says the late changes are necessary to stop teacher unions from hamstringing the schools.
Government to replace Health NZ board with commissioner
The government is installing Health NZ Te Whatu Ora's board chair Lester Levy as a commissioner, replacing the organisation's board.
Live: Health NZ needs to stop financial 'haemorrhage', new boss says
Lester Levy says Te Whatu Ora need to "put a tourniquet" on after its board was removed amid a budget blow-out. Audio
No state-owned enterprise sales before election - Minister
However, Paul Goldsmith has not ruled out campaigning on such a move.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 July
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says the Government expects the spending it has allocated to the health sector to go further than it currently does, we also hear… Audio
The growing mystery that is Kiribati
Kiribati is just a few weeks away from its national elections. Audio
Health New Zealand's board to be replaced by Commissioner
Health New Zealand's board will be sacked and replaced with a Commissioner. Minister of Health Shane Reti said the agency is currently overspending at an astonishing rate of $130 million per month… Audio
Kamala Harris endorsed by Joe Biden as presidential candidate
Joe Biden has thrown his support behind his deputy Kamala Harris, just 106 days out from the US Presidential election. The 81 year old announced in a shock written statement this morning, he would not… Audio
Benjamin Netanyahu to visit US this week to meet with Joe Biden
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a major escalation involving Israel, and a rebel group in Yemen, the war in Gaza continuing to have a major impact on global… Audio
How do people feel about the US elections?
Visual journalist Nick Munro asked people in Auckland if they're interested in US politics and how they feel about the upcoming election in November. Audio
Joe Biden drops out of US presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by Joe Biden and three possible candidates, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer, and Transport Secretary Pete Buttegieg… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22 July 2024
On today's episode, Kamala Harris says she intends to do everything she can to earn and win the Democratic nomination, following Joe Biden's withdrawal from the race for re-election, a Northland… Audio
