Politics
Concerns about Biden's age rise after a stumbling debate with Trump
In the U-S there's plenty of concern in the Democratic Party after the first debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. Concerns that Biden is too old for the job have… Audio
Boot camp blueprint causing Defence staff serious distress
Defence Force staff running a programme for jobless young adults struggled to deal with violent and at-risk youth. Audio
Safety agency with better returns than WorkSafe to shut down
A Canterbury work safety group is shutting down, saying money out of government agencies has dried up.
Defence Minister Judith Collins to attend Tongan armed forces centre opening
Defence Minister Judith Collins is heading to Tonga for three days for the opening of an Armed Forces Leadership centre.
AA puts fuel companies on notice ahead of fuel tax's removal
The AA says it will be watching closely to make sure fuel companies pass on savings to customers once they are no longer collecting the Auckland regional fuel tax.
How are we faring one year on from 2023's changes?
This time last year, prescription fees were being removed and the fuel tax was ending. But are we better or worse off now?
New bills, ferry debacles and Samoan citizenship rights
Parliament tussled through another long week of urgency, and more besides. The House weekend edition has a stormy debate on ferries, five new bills for comment, and submissions on restoring Samoan… Audio
Century-long dispute ended as Wairarapa lakes returned to iwi
Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith called it the final chapter in a century-long dispute between the Crown, settlers and Wairarapa Māori.
Bolivia's President Arce finds new strength after seeing off military coup
The president says support on the streets has strengthened his government after a failed military coup just days ago.
Russia bans another 36 New Zealanders from entering borders
Journalists, scholars, defence personnel, public servants and mayors are all on the list.
Ursula Von der Leyen nominated to stay on in top EU job
EU leaders have nominated current European Commission head Ursula von der Leyen for a second five-year term in the bloc's top job at a summit in Brussels.
The Week in Politics: Strong medicine for a bad headache
Analysis - The government solves its cancer drugs problem by delivering twice as much as it promised, Peter Wilson writes.
Migrant group horrified by 'ruthless' changes to visa scheme
A group representing migrant workers has described changes to visa rules as "heart-wrenching" and "insensitive".
Submissions on restoring Samoan's citizenship rights
Parliament is hearing submissions on a bill that would create a route to restore NZ citizenship for those Samoans who had that right removed in 1982. Audio
Australia: Return of Wikileaks co-founder sparks controversy
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be… Audio
Wellington City Council votes to accept Long Term Plan
Wellington City Council narrowly voted to accept its Long-Term Plan today after a last-minute attempt to prevent the sale of its stake in the airport failed to get off the ground, Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Wairoa community shifting focus to recovery - Mitchell
Emergency Management Minister Mark Mitchell speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about spending the day in Wairoa. He said the community are starting to shift their focus to recovery. Audio
Pharmac CEO responds to 600 million govt boost
The 1st of October is the soonist Pharmac says it will be able to get much-needed cancer drugs available to people who need them following the announcement they'll be getting a 600 million dollar cash… Audio
Dozens of jobs on the line as Justice and Corrections look to cut duplication
The Ministry of Justice and the Department of Corrections are looking at combining two of their teams.
'Shame, shame' - Golriz Ghahraman speaks in first interview
In her first in-depth interview after her arrest for shoplifting, she tells John Campbell it was an act of "self-sabotage."