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PM not backing down on removal of military-style youth academies
The government said it's possible it'll make wide legislative changes in response to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care's report. But the Prime Minister is not backing down on the… Audio
Abuse in state care survivors expect PM to 'honour his word'
They expect the introduction of meaningful change before the end of the year.
First govt military-style boot camps to begin on Monday
The first of the government's controversial military-style boot camps begins on Monday, with 10 young people aged 15 to 17 due to take part at the pilot programme. It will be less than a week after… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July 2024
On today's episode, Maori survivors of abuse in state care want immediate action addressing the systemic failings which lead to ongoing abuse and discrimination of the most vulnerable, the Law… Audio
$800m upgrade announced for lower North Island rail
The upgrades are expected to shave 15 minutes off the trip between Wellington and Masterton.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July
On today's episode, survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies that followed the release of the final, damning report of the royal commission, we hear from Minister Erica… Audio
UK: Starmer's left-wing woes, Tory leadership race
UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure new Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under from the left wing of his party - with a rebellion from seven MPs over the issue of family… Audio
Carmel Sepuloni responds to Abuse in Care inquiry
With the report of the Royal Commission of inquiry into Abuse in Care now tabled in Parliament, Labour's Carmel Sepuloni talked with First Up's Jimmy Ellingham about how the Government should respond.
…Explaining the most viral Kamala Harris memes
A lot has happened in US politics lately, so we don't blame you for not keeping up with the memes. Here's your guide to the biggest references surrounding Harris.
Turn up, stand up: Learning from MP’s mistakes
An embarrassing kerfuffle in Parliament's debating chamber on Wednesday provided fun lessons on how the House works; or at least, how it is meant to work. Audio
Migrants forced to 'spill their guts' to the media - Green Party
Migrants wronged by the system shouldn't have to go through media campaigns to be heard, the party says.
Africa: Rainy season in Ethiopia causing devastating landslides
Africa correspondent Elna Shulz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about rainy season in Ethiopia causing some devastating landslides, protests to similar to recent marches in Kenya occuring in Uganda and… Audio
Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Audio
Abuse survivor and advocate travels to Wellington for Abuse in Care Inquiry speeches
After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report has been made public and outlined in harrowing detail how children, young people and vulnerable adults were… Audio
Political parties express horror and sorrow at extent of abuse in Inquiry
Political parties across the house have expressed horror and sorrow at the extent of abuse in state and faith-based care. After nearly six years, the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry's final… Audio
Lawyer for abuse survivors reponds to Inquiry findings
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care, released its findings today calling the abuse and neglect of at least 200,000 children and young people "a national disgrace." The 3000 page report… Audio
Asia: Powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan
Asia Correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about a powerful typhoon making its way to Taiwan, Beijing wanting to be a peacemaker and the US elections and particularly Donald Trump's… Audio
Erica Standford speaks on Abuse in Care Inquiry findings
Erica Stanford is the Lead Coordination Minister for the Government's Response. She spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about whether the government is going to follow through on Judge Shaw's call to hold… Audio
200,000 people abused in state or faith-based care
The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry has found at least 200,000 children, young people and adults have been abused in state or faith-based care. The Royal Commission's final report - and its… Audio
Govt bill dumped after minister fails to show up, Upston admits 'I stuffed up'
The bill was supposed to have its first reading at Parliament on Wednesday, but Social Development Minister Louise Upston was absent from the House when it was called.
