Politics
NZ leader makes big announcements on Fiji visit
The New Zealand government is removing the transit visa requirement for Fijians travelling through the country. Audio
More pressure on government over cancer drugs pledge
Another group of cancer doctors is piling the pressure on the government to honour it's election promise to patients... It believes have so far been overlooked in drug funding decisions. Dr Rodger… Audio
Privacy Commissioner seeks more detail on possible census data breach
The Privacy Commissioner's Office says given the public interest, it's asking various government agencies for more information.
Porirua swimmers getting sick from sewage
Porirua leaders have voted in favour of upgrading a pump station in the hope of stopping sewage flowing into the sea at Titahi Bay. Kate Green reports. Audio
Simeon's $4billion pothole plan
The government's confirmed a total of four billion dollars of funding to patch up and prevent pot holes on the motu's roads and highways. Transport minister Simeon Brown says the funding boost is a… Audio
Ukraine-style visa for Palestinians explored
Government briefings show the immigration minister asked for an estimate of Palestinians who might apply to join their families in New Zealand if the Government opened a Ukraine-style visa category… Audio
Luxury home owners take cash overseas
A luxury real estate company claims multi million dollar property owners are selling up and abandoning New Zealand for the lucky country..taking their cash with them. Patterson Luxury says industry… Audio
$1.6b boost for pothole fund unveiled
Transport Minister Simeon Brown has revealed Waka Kotahi's confirmation of an increase in ring-fenced funding for pothole prevention.
Police patrols have fallen in Auckland city, data shows
The number of foot patrols across the entire Auckland City police district dropped by 6 percent between October and April official police data shows. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 6 June 2024
On today's episode, X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden… Audio
Extreme sick leave scenarios 'rare', employers' group says
A high-profile backer of a proposed change says an example of flaws in the current system would only apply in "rare" cases, if at all. Audio
Watch live: Luxon announces end of transit visas for Fijians
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced nearly $27 million for projects in Fiji and removing the need for transit visas for Fijians entering New Zealand.
Minister for Workplace Relations on Holidays Act changes
The Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety denies proposed changes to the Holidays Act will disproportionately affect certain groups. Brooke van Velden spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
X-rays and CT scans soon to be free with GP referral
X-rays, CT scans, and diagnostic ultrasounds will soon be free for all New Zealanders when referred by their GP. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Watch: $30m radiology boost announced
The money will remove co-payments for radiology and allow GPs to refer patients directly for scans, the Health Minister has announced.
WCC to debate whether to delay work on Golden Mile
Wellington city councillors will debate on Thursday whether to delay work on the Golden Mile until a new transport plan has been drawn up. Wellington councillors Tony Randle and Teri O'Neill spoke to… Audio
Labour on proposed changes to Holidays Act
Part-time workers could end up with less sick leave if proposals by the Workplace Relations Minister go ahead. Labour's workplace relations and safety spokesperson Camilla Belich spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
CTU on govt plans to change Holidays Act
The country's biggest union warns that fixing genuine problems shouldn't be at the expense of the country's most vulnerable workers. Acting CTU president Rachel Mackintosh spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Data shows police foot patrols in Auckland are down
Official police data shows foot patrols in Auckland are down, not up. On Wednesday, the police minister, Mark Mitchell, lauded a 60 percent increase in foot patrols in the Auckland CBD in the six… Audio
EMA welcomes govt vow to fix Holidays Act
The Employers and Manufacturers Association is among those welcoming the Government's vow to fix the Holidays Act. The employer association's head of advocacy Alan McDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio