Report
Climate adaptation report called "vague"
A Parliamentary committee has released its report into climate change adaptation, but some of the committee's own MPs think it is too vague. Audio
Commerce Commission takes aim at building suppliers
The Commerce Commission has taken aim at certain building material suppliers, as well as rebate and loyalty schemes, as part of its much-anticipated report into the residential building supplies… Audio
Covered windows could have saved yacht skipper's life - report
A skipper's bravery in the face of death - and precautions that could have saved him - are at the heart of a maritime report out today.
Former ACT party candidate Stuart Pedersen died after his 14… Audio
M.bovis: inhumane and traumatising - new study
A study of the psycho-social impact of M.bovis on Southland's rural communities had found the Government's response was bureaucratic, inhumane and traumatising to farmers. The University of Otago… Audio
Sustainable building certification won't be in Auckland
Auckland Council has back tracked on including sustainable building certification on its Land Information Memoranda or LIM reports. Jesse speaks to the Green Building Council chief executive, Andrew… Audio
Ways to preserve the jobs after the wage subsidy disappears
The Maxim Institute has researched how government led Active Labour Market Policies work in real terms. Report author and economist, Julian Wood, talks to Jesse about the research. Audio
How does cannabis use affect New Zealanders' health?
As the general election draws closer, so too does a referendum on legalising cannabis. The issue has long been debated, often on moral or political grounds rather than scientific. Professor Richie… Audio
Kiwis remain cautious and hesitant under Alert Level 3
Research New Zealand's latest Covid-19 survey suggests only 44% of people who are still employed want to return to work under Alert Level 3, while 47% of respondents are willing to take the risk of… Audio
Covid-19: Strong support for introduction of NZ curfew
Research NZ continues to take the pulse of the nation through the Covid-19 lockdown period. The latest survey shows that more people now fear they will lose their jobs, and more Kiwis think a 10pm… Audio
Accessible streets proposals polarising interested in parties
Patrick Morgan of Cycling Action Network and Chris Orr from Blind/Low Vision New Zealand join the discussion on the government's accessible streets package, which among other things, would allow bikes… Audio
Karen Kasler: U.S. political correspondent
Karen Kasler, a political journalist, talks about the release this coming week of the long-awaited Mueller report in the U.S. Audio
Report demolishes 'vertical farming' solution model
Growing food crops in a series of layers in a high-rise building is no solution for New Zealand, a new study has found.
No report by Catholic college into abuse claims
A Catholic secondary school says no investigation report exists into a sex abuse complaint now being looked into by the police.
Report points to 'energy hardship' for households
A government document released today shows more than 100,000 households are experiencing "energy hardship", spending more than 10 percent of their average income on power.
Women's rugby numbers booming in NZ
Women's rugby is growing rapidly in New Zealand, but men's playing numbers are continuing to decline.
Auckland Council report blows budget to $935,000
A report which has cost the Auckland Council nearly a million dollars, is inconclusive on whether a downtown stadium is worth pursuing. Auckland Correspondent Todd Niall talks to John Campbell about… Video, Audio
Report recommends shake-up for civil defence
A new report is recommending a shake-up of the country's emergency management. Audio
Govt too slow on petrol prices - National
The Government is being accused of responding too slowly to staggeringly-high petrol prices. An official report out on Wednesday found New Zealanders pay the highest petrol prices in the developed… Audio
Inquiry into MFAT leak comes back to bite those who set it up
An inquiry into the leak of information about restructuring at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has come back to bite top public servant Iain Rennie and prominent consultant Dame Paula… Audio
Public sector head ends tenure under cloud after inquiry report
The head of the public service, Iain Rennie, will leave his job under a cloud after a critical report into leak investigation. A former MFAT head tell RNZ he's been disappointed by Mr Rennie's… Audio