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Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August
On today's episode, the women's team pursuiters won silver in the track cycling earlier this morning, we hear from team member Ally Wollaston and Nathan Rarere brings us all the latest action from… Audio
'No other child should feel lost' - Section 7AA submitter
MPs have heard submissions opposing the repeal of section 7AA which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi. Audio
The Speaker is under attack
Gerry Brownlee has been publicly criticised over his inaction, in a move that breaks with Parliamentary convention Audio
Let your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal. Audio
Abuse survivor decries government's 'pretty contradictory' actions
The government will have blood on its hands if it does not immediately provide support to the survivors of state and faith-based care, an advocate says. Audio
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Jenni Giblin (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Jenni Giblin to discuss Tim Walz, Darleen Tana and the Southland choir supporting children into music. Audio
Labour MP deletes social media video featuring pro-Palestinian protestors
The Labour MP Duncan Webb has deleted a video he posted on social media that featured pro-Palestinian protesters chanting at the prime minister: "How many kids did you kill today?" The backdown came… Audio
Labour MP publishes Gaza protest video asking PM: 'How many kids did you kill?'
Labour MP Duncan Webb has deleted the video, after refusing to apologise for publishing it. Audio
Kaipara becomes first council to scrap Māori ward
Tense scenes unfolded as at least 150 demonstrators gathered while the council voted.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August 2024
On today's episode, the Kaipara District Council has voted to disestablish their Maori ward at a tense meeting on Wednesday morning, the Democratic Party's vice presidential nominee, Tim Walz has just… Audio
Councillor-turned-MP on salary donations and hate mail
Councillor-turned-MP Jamie Arbuckle said he received "a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities" when he announced he would donate his council salary.
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate
Tim Walz has been selected to join Kamala Harris on the party's ticket to face down Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in November's election. Correspondent Benji Hyer spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 7 August
On today's episode, Dana Johannsen brings us the latest from the Paris Olympics, and we hear from New Zealand's newest gold medallist Finn Butcher. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as… Audio
ACT opposition to commissioner for parliamentary rules 'ridiculous' - Labour
Chris Hipkins says poor behaviour in Parliament is about the same as it's always been, but there's less tolerance for it. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on complaints against speaker Brownlee
The Speaker of the House says he will take a sterner approach to upholding Parliament's standards after several MPs have complained about the handling of their complaints. Labour leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Greens consulting members on using waka-jumping law
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders would like the Greens to boot Darleen Tana out of Parliament. Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be Harris' running mate
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz as her vice presidential running mate. Washington D.C. correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Poll shows majority support Green Party ejecting Darleen Tana
A new poll reveals a majority of New Zealanders support the Green Party ejecting their disgraced MP Darleen Tana from Parliament altogether. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Speaker Gerry Brownlee promises to be more vigilant in upholding Parliament's standards
Parliament's Speaker admits he was perhaps a bit hopeful by trusting MPs to behave appropriately. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Kamala Harris announces Tim Walz as running mate
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been selected as Kamala Harris' running mate. The former high school teacher was selected from a two-man shortlist between he and Pennsylvania governor, Josh Shapiro… Audio
