Politics
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
ACT leader downplays complaints around party's culture
ACT's leader David Seymour has played down internal complaints about his party's culture. Political reporter Lillian Hanly filed this report. Audio
Shane Jones on reversal of oil and gas exploration ban
The Government says its reversal of the oil and gas exploration ban is a necessary move in the country's transition to clean energy. Resource Minister Shane Jones spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Industry thrilled at lifting of ban on oil and gas exploration
A secure gas supply will support the transition towards renewable energy, industry group says.
David Seymour sets 2026 election target of 15 percent
Seymour on Sunday addressed ACT's 'Change Makers' rally, casting it as a victory lap for ACT's entry into government.
Watch live: ACT leader David Seymour gives speech at party rally
David Seymour is giving a speech at an ACT party rally in Auckland.
Unfunded roads and an unfinished tax: Treasury's fiscal risks
Treasury warnings point to a range of risks that could come back to bite future government Budgets. Here's nine areas of concern.
Bill to resume oil and gas exploration set for later this year
The government will reverse its ban on oil and gas exploration, Minister for Resources Shane Jones has confirmed.
MBIE ends contract with spyware company - but is looking for a replacement
The ministry initially tried to keep the Cobwebs deal, and why it was set up and then not renewed, secret.
Can we trust surveys of our trust in the media?
Recent surveys have said our trust in media’s falling fast, and made plenty of headlines. But lately new surveys say our trust in the media isn’t plummeting. The latest one is part of a pitch to…
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Making complaining about MPs less scary
Parliament has a long-held reputation for bad bosses and even worse behaviour. One solution is a new independent role to hear complaints. Audio
Liam Dann: Inflation vs interest rates
When will interest rates go down? What impact will last week's Budget have on inflation? And why are the two connected? New Zealand Herald business editor-at-large Liam Dann joins us to survey the… Audio
Protests against fast-track bill, public service cuts to be held around NZ
Those travelling around the motu are being warned to allow time for their journey, with disruption possible in many centres.
Government struggles to explain the inexplicable
Analysis - National's broken promise to deliver new cancer drugs raises a firestorm of anger in The Week in Politics.
Watch live: Christopher Luxon speaks from Fiji on Pacific tour ends
The Prime Minister faces questions as his first official Pacific visit comes to a close.
'Brave and bold': Iwi praise councils for Māori wards stand
All four Taranaki councils oppose the government's decision to block Māori wards by public referendums.
Australia's 'direction 99' replacement and why it matters for NZ
It effectively reneges on a commitment Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made to the government of New Zealand in 2022.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 June 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell about the inquiry into the 2020 Waikeria Prison riot, the Government has confirmed New Zealand will continue to fund the United… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 June
On today's episode, the corrections watchdog says the country's worst prison riot, which had prisoners and guards fearing people would burn alive, could have been prevented, New Plymouth mayor and… Audio
Asia correspondent Ed White
Narendra Modi has been voted back in for a third term as India's Prime Minister - but it was not quite the landslide victory he would have hoped for. A new report from the world's biggest refugee camp… Audio
