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Hundreds at parliament to support Ngāpuhi opposition to repeal Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Hundreds gathering outside parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. A spokesperson for Ngāpuhi, Hinerangi Himiona, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Labour fears maths revamp will repeat past miscalculations
Labour is hoping changes to the way maths is taught keep in place strategies it says are working to lift achievement. Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney & Tim Hurdle
Sue Moroney and Tim Hurdle join Paddy to talk about all things political. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 August
On today's episode, Noah Lyles has won the men's 100m gold medal, Nathan Rarere brings us the latest from Paris, we also hear from Eliza McCartney ahead of her pole vaulting event, the Education… Audio
Labour on government's new maths curriculum rollout
The Government is bringing forward the rollout of a new maths curriculum, saying it's to ensure children do not continue to fall through the cracks. Labour's spokesperson for education, and ex… Audio
National Party holds AGM
The National Party's membership base rallied in Auckland this weekend - clearly relishing being back in government after last year's election. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio
Luxon growing into the prime minister role - John Key
As National Party members rallied in Auckland over the weekend, Sir John says Christopher Luxon is growing into the PM role.
Fraction of incorrectly paid cost-of-living support returned
ACT says Inland Revenue should reconsider policy of not chasing the payments.
'I just don't want it': Kieran McAnulty emphatically rules out Labour leadership bid
The senior Labour MP insists he does not want to be the leader of his party, even if the position was vacant.
Luxon decries 'shocking' state of maths achievement in schools
The prime minister has described the "shocking" state of maths achievement and says a new primary school maths curriculum will be introduced as early as Term 1 next year.
Kim Jong Un wants Trump back, elite defector says
Ri Il Kyu explains his decision to abandon his government
US Correspondent Karen Kasler
Our regular US correspondent Karen Kasler is here with the latest political news. Audio
National tries for message discipline, ACT not so much
This week in Parliament the Government's coalition partner antics upended National’s plans and illustrated how not to create message discipline. Audio
'Enough kōrero': Hundreds attend rally against Māori children in state care
Organisers of the rally say they want action for tamariki and mokopuna in state care.
Who will Kamala Harris pick as her number two? Choice nears
US Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet the top contenders vying to become her presidential running mate in person this weekend.
National Party to work 'very hard' to grow membership base
Party faithful are relishing the election result but are also being asked to encourage like minded people to join the cause.
Kaipara council poised to become first to can Māori ward
Mayor Craig Jepson would not predict the decision but said he would be voting to remove the ward.
Kamala Harris formally chosen as Democratic nominee
The US Vice-President has passed the threshold to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination in a vote of party delegates.
Trump 2020 election subversion case to resume following immunity ruling
The US criminal case accusing Donald Trump of illegally trying to overturn his 2020 election defeat resumed on Friday, after a nearly eight-month pause.
National Party conference: 'A government focused on action and delivery'
The National Party caucus and party faithful are gathering in Auckland for its annual general meeting.
