Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign, PM Christopher… Audio
Mediawatch for 9 June 2024
Regional reporting cut back for NZME's new national focus; sports news that was too late - and too early; the controversy over cancer treatment funding missing from the Budget,can we trust surveys of… Audio
PSC to run inquiry into safeguards around private data
The Government has now tasked the Public Service Commission with reviewing the role of government agencies - including Stats NZ - and the safeguards they had in place. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
PM Luxon on inquiry into misuse of census data
The Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign. Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin… Audio
Far-right and centre-right parties make gains in EU elections
President Macron has called for a surprise election in France after the far-right's success in the European elections. Brussels correspondent William Denselow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
The Crown to give opening submission in Waitangi Tribunal claim lodged by Ngāi Te Rangi
The Tribunal is looking into a claim lodged by Ngāi Te Rangi that the Government is causing significant irreversible harm to te reo Māori. Māori news editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Money is being found to fund cancer drugs - Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis faces yet another week of questions over promised cancer drug funding Audio
Te Pāti Māori data misuse inquiry: 'These are very serious concerns'
The Public Service Commission's been directed to investigate after allegations Te Pāti Māori misused data during the 2023 election campaign.
Govt directs PSC to intiate inquiry into Te Paati Maori
The coalition Government has directed the Public Service Commission initiate an independent inquiry into allegations Te Paati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign. Audio
Are you wondering what's happening with Ihumātao? So were we
The government says it has had "good robust kōrero" about Ihumātao with the committee tasked with deciding its future.
Watch: Chinese Premier to visit NZ, Luxon announces Japan trip
The PM is back and has announced a visit to NZ from Chinese Premier Li Qiang and his own trip to Japan with a business delegation.
Cancer patient self funding life extending treatment
A cancer patient speaks to Lisa Owen has had to self fund life extending cancer treatments; battle the bank and question government road funding priorities in the face of broken promises. Audio
China's second highest ranking politican visiting NZ this week
China's second highest ranking politican Li Qiang will visit New Zealand this week, Anneke Smith speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Tim Hurdle
Dale and Tim look at reaction to the Budget, including concern promises to fund cancer drugs haven't been met. How are Te Pati Maori leaders handling allegations about the misuse of data? Audio
Pharmacy targeted for pseudoephedrine
It took just three days from pseudoephedrine to be back on his pharmacy's shelves for owner John Burt to be burgled. And the burglar was only interested in taking that product from his Unichem… Audio
'Irreversible harm': Waitangi Tribunal te reo hearing begins
Ngāi Te Rangi filed the application last year after the government told departments with dual Māori-English names to lead with their English title first. Audio
David Seymour brushes off claims ACT has 'culture of fear'
The reported complaints are not representative of the party as a whole, ACT leader says. Audio
ACT party holds annual rally
ACT leader David Seymour told 500 attendees at the party's annual rally on Sunday that their support had grown tenfold over the past five years. University of Auckland political studies lecturer Lara… Audio
Greens criticise govt decision to lift oil and gas ban
The Green Party is calling the government's decision to lift the ban on oil and gas exploration a major setback for combating the climate crisis. Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal into claims policy harming te reo Māori
An urgent Waitangi Tribunal inquiry into claims that government policy is causing significant and irreversible harm to te reo Māori begins in Wellington on Monday. Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
