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Investigation launched into disappearing Andrew Bayly email
The Speaker of the House is investigating how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and later disappeared from a Labour MP's inbox. Corin Dann spoke to party Leader Chris… Audio
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
Thomas Coughlan looks at the fallout from Andrew Bayly calling a worker a loser and the Local Government minister Simeon Brown's decision appoint a crown observer to Wellington City Council. Audio
Watch: David Seymour tries the new free school lunch menu
David Seymour says the beef rissoles dish is "one of the best meals that you're going to have".
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Richard Pamatatau (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Deborah Hart & Richard Pamatatau discuss the appointment of a Crown Observer to Wellington Council, David Seymores $3 lunch plans, and Darleen… Audio
Recap: Crown Observer appointed for Wellington council, Darleen Tana removed from Parliament
Everything you need to know about today's political events.
Watch: Andrew Bayly faces Parliament over 'loser' comments
The Prime Minister has defended Bayly - saying that although his behaviour had fallen short he had "unreservedly" and "genuinely" apologised.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
In today's episode, former Green MP Darleen Tana has officially been ejected from Parliament. A group of young people who were protesting on the roof of a youth justice facility in South Auckland have… Audio
Darleen Tana ejected from Parliament
The embattled MP Darleen Tana has officially been ejected from Parliament. The Green Party co-leaders wrote to the Speaker late last week, making use of the waka-jumping provision after delegates… Audio
Government touts AI - and outsources risks and societal costs
As AI investment grows, the government is encourging its use across both private and public sectors - but the risks and costs of the technology remain under-investigated.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 22 October 2024
On today's episode, the government is toughening up its new Three Strikes law in order to capture more of what it calls the worst of the worst, serious violent and sexual offenders. The first strike… Audio
Invercargill mayor threatens to snub media outlets
Invercargill mayor Nobby Clark says he will no longer "contribute" to some media outlets on the back of stories about his costly behaviour.
Labour calls for investigation into heated tobacco policy
Labour has asked the Auditor-General to investigate a government decision to slash tax on heated tobacco products, claiming there are signs of "industry influence". Labour health spokesperson Ayesha… Audio
Willis on school lunch programme, Bayly's apology, driver licence test queues
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks the issues of the week - Nathan Rarere began by asking about the food in schools programme. Audio
'There won't be this behaviour again' - Luxon on MP Bayly's conduct
The prime minister answered questions about MP Andrew Bayly's conduct after a regular meeting of the government's top ministers.
Bayly complaint: Email disappeared from Labour MP's inbox
The Speaker of the House has been asked to investigate how an email complaining about Andrew Bayly's behaviour was received and then later disappeared from a Labour MP's parliamentary inbox.
Why hasn't the government hired a chief science advisor?
The Coalition government is implementing policies that do not have any basis in evidence, one of its former science advisors has claimed. Audio
Wellington mayor outlines no-go areas for service cuts
Tory Whanau says councillors should look to "share the pain" across the city as they consider project cuts following the airport vote.
The very big legal change very little is known about
How do you replace the 900 pages of development laws? This is what we know about the government's plan so far.
When being colourblind backfires
The Detail - Is the government's new directive that public services be prioritised by need, not race, a championing of equity - or has it removed a vital tool?
