Politics
Van Velden steers WorkSafe toward a softer touch
A decade after major overhauls to health and safety in New Zealand, WorkSafe is getting a reboot. Critics aren't convinced it will save lives. Audio
Government considers Crown contributions to partnership projects
The move is designed to encourage more public private partnerships for infrastructure builds.
Government targets affordable housing in Rotorua
Up to 150 social housing homes are scheduled for completion by July 2027.
The battle over free speech in the UK
UK correspondent Christian Smith talks to Jim about all the big stories making news in Britain, including the left and the right claiming the debate over freedom of speech. Audio
The House: Morning Tea with Matt Doocey
For electorate MPs, weekends are generally spent in the community meeting constituents. Louis Collins popped into a morning tea Q&A hosted by Matt Doocey.
Political blame game over slipping standards among police recruits
The Government has promised to recruit 500 more police by early next year.
'Attempt to narrow the frame': Leading cancer specialist warns about Regulatory Standards Bill
Public submissions on the Regulatory Standards Bill close at on 23 June.
Mitch McCann: A week in the US
We get the latest from the US from our correspondent Mitch McCann. Audio
More claim social development benefits during May
Most of the increase is due to people accessing JobSeeker support.
Legal action over changes to resource teaching roles 'possible' - union
The education minister said the the current system is inequitable, and 349 structured literacy roles had been funded as part of Budget 2025.
Government putting 'health targets into law'
Health Minister Simeon Brown says he wants the health system "focused on delivering faster care, shorter wait times, higher immunisation rates, and real results".
GDP predictions with Liam Dann
Next week the GDP figures will be released, providing a snapshot of the performance of the economy, so what are experts predicting? Audio
Israeli ministers banned
Earlier in the week New Zealand joined several countries including the UK in imposing a travel ban on two Israeli politicians. Audio
A decade on Taihape Area School finally gets rebuild green light
The school has been plagued by leaks, cold rooms and bad plumbing ever since a rebuild 15 years ago.
New North Island classrooms ease pressure on teaching space
Education Minister Erica Stanford admitted using libraries as classrooms would be concerning.
More cuts proposed at Ministry for Culture and Heritage
The axe is hovering over historians and staff who create digital content used by schools and the public.
Government moves to boost household solar power
Households with solar panels on their roofs will be able to send more power back to the grid - and get faster building consents - under changes announced by the government.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 June 2025
In today's episode, at least 290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London crashed minutes after taking off from the city of Ahmedabad, Air New Zealand chief executive Greg… Audio
Christopher Luxon to meet Xi Jinping in visit to China
The Prime Minister will head to China next week - his first visit as prime minister before going on to the NATO summit.
