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Govt plan to increase speed limits will increase deaths - expert
An expert in trauma is sounding the alarm over the government's plan to increase speed limit - saying it will drive up deaths and injuries. In March, Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced he was… Audio
Ngapuhi leaders walk out of meeting with PM in protest
Ngapuhi leaders have walked out of a meeting with the Prime Minister in a protest over coalition government policies. Chair Mane Tahere said the delegation would not sit in the room in silence with a… Audio
Auckland council leaves door open for contractors
Auckland council has left the door open for more contractors to operate its pools and leisure centres in the future. Audio
Canada: Devastating wildfire damage in Jasper becomes clear
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the aftermath of the wildfires that ripped through the mountain town of Jasper last week and more developments in the Canadian… Audio
Luke Dallow planning new venture on Ponsonby Road
The halcyon days of sipping champagne and martinis on Ponsonby Rd are over. Instead, hospitality veteran Luke Dallow told Susana Lei'ataua these tough economic times call for swappa crates and country… Audio
'Positive, robust' dialogue, PM's office says after Ngāpuhi leaders walk out of meeting
The delegation says it will not sit in the room with a government it said was running roughshod over Māori.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 August 2024
On today's episode, Te Runanga a Iwi o Ngapuhi and the Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust have walked out of an Iwi Chairs Forum meeting with the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, the government won't… Audio
Government drops remaining 8 recommendations of terror attack commission
Minister Judith Collins says the response to the inquiry into the Christchurch mosque shootings "has concluded".
How will New Zealand respond to Middle East escalation?
Analysis - As tensions in the Middle East rise further, New Zealand's approach to the region continues to evolve, Geoffrey Miller writes.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 2 August
On today's episode, New Zealand's rowers went on a medal rush last night at the Nautical Stadium just outside Paris, we hear from Nathan Rarere as well as all of the medal winners, we also hear from… Audio
Oranga Tamariki denies asking social workers to do court work
The ministry pulled back from cutting lawyers' jobs when social workers said they were afraid their lack of training would be exposed in court.
Like a student flat, parliament runs on rosters
Like an uncooperative student flat Parliament relies on rosters to organise who gets to speak when. Lots of rosters. And like that flat it probably stops squabbles. Audio
The Panel with Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman and panellists Stephen Franks & Verity Johnson discuss the logo row in Parliament and results from the biggest trial of Universal Basic Income to date. Verity… Audio
Green MP Julie-Anne Genter made to apologise
The culture of Parliament is in the spotlight again, as Green MP Julie-Anne Genter is made to apologise to the House for intimidating behaviour. It comes after ACT MP Karen Chhour said she feels… Audio
Health NZ will stop using tool prioritising ethnicity
Health NZ will stop using an equity adjustor tool that prioritised ethnicity as one of five factors in non-urgent surgical waitlists. A review found the tool is "legally and ethically justifiable" but… Audio
US: Recent polls place Harris in the lead ahead of 2024
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about recent polls suggesting a stark turnaround for the Democrats after Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race and a plea… Audio
Kāinga Ora to slash Māori-focused housing team in half
Te Kurutao Group Māori has 48 full-time staff, and the organisation is consulting on a plan to shed 27 roles.
Green MP Julie Anne Genter to be censured
Green MP Julie Anne Genter has been found in contempt and will be censured and asked to apologise after shouting and waving papers at National MP Matt Doocey in Parliament in May. RNZ political… Audio
Health NZ explains ditching of equity adjustor tool
Health NZ will stop using an equity adjustor tool that prioritised ethnicity as one of five factors in non-urgent surgical waitlists even though a review found it was "legally and ethically… Audio
