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Pacific Islands Forum SG concerned over Kanaky unrest
The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia and France's handling of the situation. In his first press briefing… Audio
Labour MPs seek Auckland input after electoral setback
Labour Party MPs are in Auckland to hear from its communities, as the party grapples with it electoral loss. Labour lost a significant chunk of the Supercity's support in the last election, and… Audio
White House in crisis mode over Biden's debate fallout
The White House is in damage control mode trying to calm nerves - if not downright panic - following President Biden's shaky debate performance last week. Later today the President will be meeting… Audio
UK Election: polls predict punishment for Sunak's conservatives
The final day of campaigning in the UK is drawing to a close ahead of tomorrow's potentially historic general election. Opinion polls are suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative… Audio
Government to 'flood' cities with housing in new planning rules
Housing Minister Chris Bishop is set to announce major changes to allow more building.
Labour woos Auckland, admits past mistakes ahead of election
The Labour Party is out and about wooing Auckland - as it starts to think about policies to take to the next election. The party has lost a significant chunk of the city's support and concedes it… Audio
Rishi Sunak fights for PM as Labour's Starmer leads polls
In just 12 hours the polling booths will open in the UK as Rishi Sunak fights to hold onto Prime Minister amid polls showing Labour's Keir Starmer is set for a landslide victory. Our political editor… Audio
Election results show 'firm radicalisation' in New Caledonia
French Pacific results for the first round of French national snap elections have shown on Sunday a firm radicalisation, especially in the case of New Caledonia. Audio
Labour not impressed with mandatory primary school testing
Each week we catch up with Labour's Carmel Sepuloni - this week we talk literacy an the government's AI policy Audio
Law and order at any cost
What we know, what we don't, and what the evidence says, about whether boot camps work. Audio
AI in NZ: Cautious optimism, but scrutiny needed - experts
RNZ takes a look at what experts think about the government's interest in expanding AI. Audio
Treaty Principles Bill translation fails 'international... ethical standards'
A group of licensed Māori translators have hit out at the upcoming Treaty Principles Bill, calling it factually incorrect and misleading.
Urgent review launched into Wairoa flood, funding boosted
The government will lead an urgent review into the regional council's management of the river, which the mayor believes caused the flooding.
Morning Report Essentials for 3rd July
On today's episode, Labour is pleased that the government is now supporting the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. The Communications and Media Minister admits Australia has faced challenges in trying… Audio
'We weren't there listening': Labour's plan to win back Auckland
The party admits they didn't reach Super City residents ahead of last year's election.
Government pushes plan for tech giants to pay for news
The government will pursue a plan to get global internet giants such as Google and Meta to pay for news, even if that means Facebook would ban news from its platform. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
'Terrible precedent' - Expert concerns about online media bill
A media lecturer and campaigner says the Australian model is a "terrible precedent" to follow. Audio
Boot camp policy will 'punish trauma' - abuse survivor
The government's boot camp policy will not work and only further punish those suffering trauma, an advocate for abuse survivors says.
No funding for $200 million worth of planned upgrades at Ōhakea air force base
Two hundred million dollars' worth of upgrades for the Ōhakea air force base which include building new accommodation for staff have been put on ice due to budget constraints.
More on the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill
The Government's flipped from opposing the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill, which started under Labour, to now supporting it - saying on balance, it's worth doing. The Fair Digital News Bargaining… Audio
