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Te Pāti Māori at heart of privacy breach allegations
Three sets of allegations, three inquiries: The Detail talks to the journalist who broke the Te Pāti Māori data breach stories
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Maureen Pugh allegedly assaulted during anti-mining protest
It has been reported to police, and a local councillor says the 'unfortunate' incident takes away from legitimate concerns.
Parties appear to have little appetite for housing perks change
Political parties appear to have little appetite for tightening the rules around MPs' housing perks - despite widespread public disapproval. MPs can claim between 36-thousand-dollars and… Audio
Man self funding cancer treatment costs $1300 per week
Father of two Akhil Chaudhary speaks to Lisa Owen about self funding the cancer drug Tagrisso Osimertinib, one of the 13 cancer treatments that National promised to fund by this year - but failed to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 June
On today's episode, we talk to Labour leader Chris Hipkins on allegations 23 MPs are claiming an allowance of between $34-$52,000 to stay in their own Wellington homes, agriculture emissions have been… Audio
Hipkins open to looking at at MP accommodation allowances
However, the Opposition leader says he doesn't think a change would save much public money. Audio
The call for Māori representation
A separate parliament could boost Māori representation. What exactly would that look like? Audio
Climate Change Minister drowned out by School Strike for Climate activists
The Climate Change Minister was drowned out at a conference by School Strike 4 Climate activists on Tuesday.
Politics by Night with Richard Harman
Editor of the political news website Politik Richard Harman chats to Emile Donovan about the big and small political stories of the week. Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 10: A Cancerous Budget with Dr. Shane Reti
Dr. Shane Reti on the government's failure to fund 13 promised cancer treatments and what the budget means for Maori. Then patient advocate Malcolm Mulholland and health expert Dr. Rawiri… Video, Audio
South Auckland business owners call for additional police due to crime rates
South Auckland business owners who say they're dealing with crime on a daily basis vented their frustrations at the Police Minister today, some local residents and shop owners calling for more police… Audio
Donald Trump has required meeting with probation officer
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about Donald Trump's required meeting with his probation officer and some bad news for the business producing Rudy Giuliani's coffee. Audio
Health Minister speaks on broken govt funding promises
Health Minister Shane Reti speaks to Lisa Owen on how long cancer patients will have for the government to deliver on it's broken promise of funding 13 additional cancer treatments. Audio
Petition started to oppose 'flawed' ram raid bill
Community leaders and youth advocates are gathering signatures for a petition against the ram raid bill, saying it will cause more harm than good.
What perks do MPs really get?
Turns out, accommodation allowances are just the beginning.
National has 'caused themselves some pretty serious problems', ex Pharmac chair says
Some drugs on the promised list were no longer current while others had been previously declined, former Labour minister Steve Maharey says.
Law and order focus of community meeting in Manurewa
Minister of Police Mark Mitchell plans to check in with business owners in South Auckland as they continue to grapple with crime and disorder.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 11 June
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has asked the Public Service Commission to launch an inquiry after allegations that Te Pati Maori misused data during the 2023 election campaign, PM Christopher… Audio
Mediawatch for 9 June 2024
Regional reporting cut back for NZME's new national focus; sports news that was too late - and too early; the controversy over cancer treatment funding missing from the Budget,can we trust surveys of… Audio
PSC to run inquiry into safeguards around private data
The Government has now tasked the Public Service Commission with reviewing the role of government agencies - including Stats NZ - and the safeguards they had in place. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
