Politics
Coalition confirms $24m for Gumboot Friday
But the opposition is calling for more transparency around mental health services procurement.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's plans to end the first home grants scheme, Taranaki businessman Bryce Barnett who donated to David Macleod says the National… Audio
Australia: Migration fight, Assange reprieve, betting scandal
Correspondent Karen Middleton looks at migration and the housing crisis, Julian Assange's UK court reprieve, and allegations of a football betting scandal. Audio
US includes NZ in military trade legislation
The United States has quietly included New Zealand in a military trade treaty that exists to support the US's own national security objectives, without the New Zealand government's involvement. Phil… Audio
Donor says National MP Macleod is 'trustworthy'
A Taranaki businessman who donated to David Macleod says the National MP is one of the most trustworthy people he knows. Bryce Barnett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on govt scrapping first-home grants
The Government appears to have confirmed first-home grants will be scrapped in next week's Budget. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt could get rid of first-home grants
RNZ understands the government is planning to get rid of first-home grants. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Fast track committee not undermined by MP's donation - National
The National Party insists there has been no conflict of interest in David Macleod formerly chairing the committee considering the contentious fast-track bill.
The New Plymouth MP received $10,000… Audio
Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports: Fleeced - Perpetual Leases and Māori Land
Tina Olsen-Ratana is a landowner who’s landless. For over a century, her whānau’s whenua has been caught in perpetual lease, which prevents them from utilising it. As New Zealanders debate the notion… Video, Audio
Politics by Night with Katie Scotcher
RNZ political reporter Katie Scotcher joins Emile Donovan to discuss the scrapping of the First Home Grant. Audio
Fast-track Approvals Bill: Submissions
Parliament has been hearing submissions on the Fast-Track Approvals Bill. The House outlines the Bill and a variety of submissions. Audio
MP David MacLeod punished for donations slip
The first-term National MP David MacLeod is in hot water after failing to declare donations worth almost 180-thousand dollars. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Stats NZ leaving Akl city office over safety concerns
Stats NZ won't renew its lease on the Greys Avenue building, where staff have reported anti-social behaviour on the street and around the entrance to the office. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
NZDF plane on rescue mission to New Caledonia
A New Zealand Defence Force evacuation flight's en route to New Caledonia to pick up Kiwis stranded there due to riots and civil unrest Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
Green Party raises Darleen Tana advert with Electoral Commission
Tana's electoral returns show she spent $2415 on the article, published in Verve Magazine last year. But it does not contain a promoter statement.
Deputy Mayor urges urgent action on safety in Akl CBD
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson speaks to Lisa Owen about crime and antisocial behaviour in Auckland's CBD as Stats NZ prepares to exit the city. Audio
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
