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Going back on wards, aiming at gangs
The House looks at two of the major bills this week: one walking back law on Maori wards, and one seeking new ways to show 'tough on gangs'. Audio
Minister apologises to Green MP after Mexico remark
Cabinet minister Todd McClay has apologised to the House, after making a comment causing personal offence to a Mexico-born MP.
Lives at risk because of shortage of nurses - Thames nurses
In Thames, nurses have picketed outside the Thames Hospital to voice their frustration at what the union said is constant understaffing and increased workloads in the emergency department. Their… Audio
Auckland home owes $318,000 in overdue rates
Auckland Council is putting a home under the hammer because the owner owes $318,000 in overdue rates. Rates haven't been paid on the derelect property in Otara for 19 years. However, after years of… Audio
Opposition accuse Reti of not being on top of his portfolio
The Health Minister said the country's hospital system remains in crisis but he can't put a number on how many are relying on overnight telehealth services in the face of doctor shortages. Both… Audio
US: Clock ticking for Kamala Harris to choose a running mate
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the latest on a potential running mate for Kamala Harris and the election interference case in Colorado that has gone to… Audio
Protestors hit streets in Venezuela to reject Monday's presidential results
The electoral authority said President Nicolas Maduro secured a third term in power with 51% of the vote. However, the opposition has accused him of rigging the election and international observers… Audio
Choreographed celebrations in Venezuela as Maduro claims win
Analysis - Maduro's supporters are jubilant but the opposition is demanding proof of the voting numbers, writes BBC's Ione Wells.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July 2024
On today's episode, police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on the new Dunedin hospital project, which newly-appointed Health… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has warned all options remain on the table for Health NZ, Christopher Luxon joins us, Guyon Espiner discusses how the Government has set aside $216 million it… Audio
Politics live: Luxon 'Deeply concerned' about health system as budget fall-out continues
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says everything is on the table when it comes to improving Health New Zealand's finances.
Heads could roll at Health NZ as PM ramps up attacks
The Prime Minister has given his strongest hint yet that heads could roll in the senior leadership team at Health NZ. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Sue Bradford & James Elliot (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Sue Bradford & James Elliot discuss the Olympic opening ceremony and why political donations have trebled. Sue Bradford is a community activist &… Audio
Why the alarm is being rung over the Privacy Amendment Bill
Oral historians worry a new amendment to the act will undermine their ability to collect truthful accounts of the past. Audio
US and Australia foreign and defence ministers to meet 6 August
The foreign and defence ministers of the United States and Australia will meet in the US.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29 July 2024
On today's episode, the Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whanau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 July
On today's episode, Northland's clinical director of rural hospitals says the government's financial crackdown is affecting frontline staffing, we hear from Dr Pragati Gautama as well as health… Audio
Political donations soar
The six political parties that made it into parliament at last year's election raised a record-breaking $25 million in donations all together. RNZ data journalist Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Resignations, fractures as Greens debate Darleen Tana
Party delegates have started the countdown to decide whether to use the party-hopping legislation against the rogue MP. Audio
Three Green party members quit over treatment of Darleen Tana
If the rogue MP does not resign, the Green Party will vote on 1 September whether to use party-hopping laws to remove them from Parliament.
