Politics
Health Minister speaks on govt Pharmac funding boost
The government has annouced a 600 million dollar cash infusion for drug buying agency Pharmac for over 4 years, but despite this, National still can't deliver on its promised list of 13 specific… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 June 2024
On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 24 June
On today's episode, Aratere - the Interislander ferry that ran aground in Picton Harbour on Friday - is now docked in Picton, Northlanders' electricity supply is back at full capacity, although the… Audio
'We needed to look at anywhere else that we could': NZ greyhounds headed overseas in search of homes
Retired racing greyhounds are headed overseas as the industry looks to find homes for its backlog of dogs. Audio
'No evidence' government's boot camp plan will work - critics
Christopher Luxon says it's time for a "different approach" - but it's been slammed as a "punitive" plan that will harm children.
Golriz Ghahraman to be sentenced over shoplifting
The former Green MP will be sentenced for stealing nearly $10,000 worth of clothing.
Labour hits out at Government over cancelled ferries
The grounding of the Aratere comes only months after the Government canceled the plan for replacement ferries hatched under the last government. Labour's Transport Spokesman Tangi Utikere talked with… Audio
The good, the bad and the vague of Scrutiny Week
What did we get out of Scrutiny Week? A look at what emerged from dozens of hours of questioning over the government's spending priorities Audio
Government still hasn't slashed enough public service jobs - David Seymour
The ACT Party leader says NZ previously got by just fine with fewer public servants.
Christopher Luxon gets a 'C' on Japan trade trip
Power Play - The trade mission was overshadowed by a distraction for which the prime minister has only himself to blame.
Education Ministry staff 'constantly in tears' during 'unfair' job loss process
The redundancies have been an "emotional rollercoaster", workers say, with flip-flops on decisions and managers ill-informed of changes.
The Panel with Ed Amon and Sally Wenly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon & Sally Wenly discuss David Seymour Snapchatting children, Dunedin heritage and why pilots don't have beard. Audio
Tensions running high between Philippines and China
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about tensions running high in the South China Sea between the Philippines and China, Vladimir Putin's tour of Asia and Japan's tourism industry… Audio
Invercargill's embattled mayor has refused to stand down
Invercargill's embattled mayor Nobby Clark has refused to stand down following a Code of Conduct complaint. Audio
Woman with stillborn child dies after delayed ICU admission
An internal investigation has confirmed a heavily pregnant woman aged in her 20s and her stillborn child died after the mother's admission to Palmerston North Hospital's intensive care unit was… Audio
'A pylon should not just fall down': Energy Minister
A re-jigged grid means most of Northland has power back but the system is fragile with the risk of demand outstripping supply. Northland Chamber of Commerce chief executive Darryn Fisher joins Lisa… Audio
Kaitaia small businesses and residents frustrated
There were broken coffee machines, a scramble for generators and businesses left out of pocket in the Far North town of Kaitaia after Northland was plunged into darkness yesterday, Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Rapid reduction in crime in Rotorua CBD
Rotorua's seen a rapid reduction in crime and anti-social behaviour in the CBD over the past six months, Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Millions of Canadians affected by heatwave
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a heatwave affecting millions across the country, Canada taking further steps to ward off foreign interferrence and an airline that has… Audio
Investigations underway after pylon falls over causing outages
Multiple investigations are underway after a pylon toppled over cutting off power to most of Northland yesterday. The pylon ended up on its side in farmland in Glorit north of Auckland. At this stage… Audio
