Politics
Nine questions with the climate minister
Simon Watts says the methane review will "timebox" the contentious issue and help farmers move on with lowering their climate impact.
Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill to progress
Legislation forcing tech giants to pay media organisations for their news content looks set to progress through the House. The future of the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill had been uncertain after… Audio
Oranga Tamariki's legal difficulties an 'operational matter' - minister
The children's minister's office says the inability of social workers to handle their statutory legal duties is an "operational matter".
Morning Report Essentials for 2nd July
On today's episode, Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear, state housing advocates believe more people will be… Audio
'How about backing what works' - NGO on boot camps
The prime minister says while the Defence Force "advised" on the course, it will be run by Oranga Tamariki. Audio
Digital news Bill backing a big shift by government
The government has confirmed it will back legislation it had opposed in opposition which will compel tech giants to pay for local news content on their platforms. There will be amendments to the Bill…
Kainga Ora CEO steps down amid government overhaul
Public housing agency Kainga Ora's woes seem set to continue with chief executive Andrew McKenzie stepping down over the government's overhaul. Prime Minister Christoper Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Green Party MPs write to Immigration NZ supporting overstayers
The family of an Auckland couple ordered to leave New Zealand for overstaying their visas are in turmoil this morning.
Loasi Latu and her husband have lived in New Zealand for decades, but have… Audio
Govt watching fuel companies to ensure tax is dropped
Many of the government's fiscal plans went live yesterday - Aucklanders woke up to cheaper petrol - Nathan Rarere caught up with Finance Minister Nicola Willis Audio
The high cost of not maintaining critical infrastructure
What happens when upgrades to key pieces of infrastructure are put on the back burner Audio
Who is the frontrunner to step in and replace Joe Biden?
One of the front runners if Biden was to pull out is Gavin Newsom, governor of California and seen as a future presidential candidate. Audio
Minister defends under-fire proto boot camp
Documents show staff running the course suffered severe distress and physical assaults, and Labour says the money could be better spent elsewhere. Audio
Prescription fees return: 'We're going to see higher rates of hospital admissions'
"If we are letting down the people who are most vulnerable, who can't afford a $5 prescription charge, then we are failing miserably," a researcher says. Audio
Kāinga Ora CEO Andrew McKenzie quits over govt changes
The social housing boss is stepping down because an overhaul of the organisation is not what he signed up for.
Budgeting services plead for urgent review of funding
In an open letter to the government, they said a third of the free budgeting services are losing funding, putting more pressure on poor communities.
Why Golriz Ghahraman failed to escape conviction
A judge has released the reasons why the former Green MP was handed a shoplifting conviction.
Labour: course for jobless youth could be disastrous
The Labour party says a course for jobless young adults was never intended for children and using it for them could have disasterous outcomes for youth and those who staff it Some Defence Force staff… Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney and Ben Thomas
Sue and Ben discuss the Government's recent big announcements on drugs, crime and plans for congestion charging. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for 1st July 2024
On today's episode, LSV military staff have suffered serious mental distress following physical assaults, two Ministry of Justice workers have been called out for using foul language to complain about… Audio
France sees highest voter turnout in 40 years as polling
Polling stations will be closing shortly in France, where voting is underway for the first of two rounds in their national elections... and voter turnout is the highest it has been in 40 years… Audio
