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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
Calls for overhaul of law governing retirement villages
"Unite for Seniors" is a new nationwide campaign backed by the Retirement Village Residents Members Association. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill talks to Emile Dovovan about some of the major stories happening in politics this week, including the potential sale of KiwiBank, and the Ministry for… Audio
What on earth is that noise: Parliament's bell keepers.
Behind many MP interviews is an incessant ringing. It’s like parliament itself has tinnitus, or is trying to drown out its inhabitants. What is that noise? Audio
Council re-affirms decision to establish Māori ward
It will ensure Māori have greater access to decision-making at a local level, the mayor says.
'Friendly banter': Trade Minister says 'nothing personal' in Mexico barb to MP
Green MP Ricardo Menéndez March says Todd McClay's letter acknowledged that what he said was inappropriate.
Mata Season 2 | Episode 14: Willow-Jean Prime and Tamatha Paul on Oranga Tamariki, 7AA opposition, and boot camps
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime discusses the opposition to 7AA and the Ngāpuhi hīkoi to Parliament, and Green MP Tamatha Paul shares her views on military boot camps. Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August 2024
On today's episode, global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight, Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Live: Te Whatu Ora financial woes even worse than reported - commissioner
Meanwhile, the government is facing more questions about its relationship with Māori.
PM Luxon on repeal of section 7AA
The Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is advising National to invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause of their coalition agreement and stop the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act… Audio
Kamala Harris to choose running mate for US presidential campaign
US Vice President Kamala Harris is making the biggest decision of her two-week-old presidential campaign as she chooses her running mate for the November presidential election. Washington… Audio
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Doctor urges end to 'political football treatment' of healthcare
A leading surgeon is calling on politicians to stop using the health system for "point-scoring" and work together to treat health inequities in rural regions.
How a Kiwibank sale might work
Nicola Willis wants to "explore where more capital could come from", and KiwiSaver managers say they can help.
Education Minister warns of 'a lot more' change to come for sector
Erica Stanford says she acknowledges there has been a lot of change to the education sector, but more is needed to change student results.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
