Politics
Arguing the count while counting the clock
The Annual Review Debate allows Parliament to grill government ministers on performance in their areas, unless someone runs out of time first. They did. Audio
'It's practical, it's sensible': Compulsory work seminars for job-seekers announced
Beneficiaries looking for a job will have to attend a work seminar within two weeks of starting to receive welfare under new requirements.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 May 2024
On today's episode, the father of Gore toddler Lachlan Jones says the police theory about his son's death lacks common sense, RNZ reporter Timothy Brown gives us the latest from court, a Social… Audio
Former Fijian PM Frank Bainimarama jailed
Former Fiji Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has been sentenced to one year in prison after being found guilty of perverting the course of justice. RNZ's Pacific News Editor Koroi Hawkins spoke to… Audio
UK: Another Tory defection as party results sting
UK correspondent Matt Dathan looks at another damaging defection for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Labour, this time of Natalie Elphicke over the issue of immigration. Matt looks at why her move could… Audio
Watch: 'Darkest before the dawn': Willis rules out austerity Budget
"Every dollar counts and our Budget will reflect that reality," the Finance Minister has told an audience..
Sepuloni: concerns about new details over school lunches
Labour's Deputy Leader and Kelston MP Carmel Sepuloni joins Nathan in her regular Thursday morning chat to talk about new plans around school lunches, prison plans and importing coal for energy use… Audio
What is structured literacy and why is the government talking about it?
Education minister Erica Stanford has announced that New Zealand schools will be pivoting to teaching structured literacy. Dr Nina Hood joins Nights to explain the approach. Audio
“I have some ideas about your budget plan…”
Members of the public give some last-minute advice to the Government about its budget plans, via committee hearings into the Budget Policy Statement. Audio
James Shaw's advice for the Green Party
Former Greens Co-Leader James Shaw on why the party should consider working with National in future, why he's been called a "tree Tory", and what he's got planned after politics. Video, Audio
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
The extra beds would take longer than the four-years covered in this week's budget announcement to deliver, the Corrections Minister told RNZ.
Government considers removing election day voter enrolment
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says very few countries allow it, and New Zealand should consider changing the rules. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pāti Māori MP… Audio
Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on MP behaviour
Over at Parliament, the last seven days have been peppered with calls of bad behaviour in the House. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on inquiry into errors in last year's election
The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Te Pāti Māori face backlash over inflammatory language
A Te Pāti Māori MP is facing backlash across the political spectrum for using inflammatory language in the House. MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne on inquiry into election results
The Auditor General yesterday released his inquiry into errors with the final result of last year's general election. Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Te Pati Maori criticised for language in the House
Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pati Maori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Chathams Island Mayor on stakeholder forum
MP Julie Anne Genter is making her first public appearance after a heated altercation with National MP Matt Doocey last week. Genter is attending the Chatham Islands Stakeholder Forum, as the region… Audio
