Politics
'We've got to be realistic': School allows partial use of phones despite ban
A high school principal says her school will be letting students use cellphones when appropriate, to get them ready for the real world. Audio
Preparing mental health workers to attend emergency calls "could take a decade"
The Mental Health Foundation warns preparing the sector to pick up all mental health-related emergency calls could take a decade. Audio
Police Association talk pay dispute, shift away from mental health callouts
The police pay dispute is now in the hands of a third party, who will decide whether or not they should be earning more. Audio
Green co-leader James Shaw came 'very close' to resigning as minister under Labour govt
The former minister reveals he "ended up storming out" of a Cabinet meeting over disagreements on climate change and biodiversity.
Fish and quiz: The many uses of written parliamentary questions
Ministers have to answer thousands of written questions each year - but how are they used, and for what end? Audio
How AI is helping campaigners in India’s election
Suhasini Raj is a New York Times reporter based in New Delhi. Audio
Former Deputy PM Paula Bennett appointed Pharmac board chair
The former National MP "brings a wealth of experience" to the role, David Seymour says.
Mediawatch for 28 April 2024
New media minister rolls in after PM's surprise reshuffle; TV news and current affairs on the way down here, but highly competitive across the Tasman. Audio
Allan Lichtman: The 13 Keys to the White House
American University's distinguished professor of history, Alan Lichtman has accurately predicted the US presidential contest since 1982. Audio
Fish and quiz: The many uses of written parliamentary questions
Over the last six years, parliament’s clerks have had to vet about 40,000 written questions each year. So how are written questions used and what are the democratic benefits? Audio
'Wrong way to be running this' - Former Te Whatu Ora chair criticises Health NZ 'savings' directive
Rob Campbell said it shows "poor management" and is "frankly irresponsible".
Carterton could get Georgina Beyer statue
The late politician was the world's first openly transgender mayor and member of parliament.
NZ and Türkiye pledge cooperation during natural disasters
The two countries have "a long history of coming to each other's aid", including after the 2023 Turkish earthquakes, Winston Peters says.
Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Audio
Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Audio
Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April
On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up… Audio
Political panel
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett. Audio
Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role
Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
