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More young people committing crimes for the first time
And police are taking proceedings against tamariki and rangitahi Māori at more than two times the rate of other children and young people. Audio
Cancer patients dubious govt will deliver on promise to fund new drugs
The promise of 'soon' is "not good enough for people who are dying", a patient says.
PM not afraid to say 'China'
Watch - the Prime Minister had to explain why he wouldn't name China while in the Pacific today.
Claims marae misused census data - latest details
Calls are mounting for the government to launch a wide-ranging inquiry into claims that a marae misused census data last year to help Te Pati Maori's election campaign. RNZ deputy political editor… Audio
CANGO Chair Ah-leen Rayner on cancer drug funding
An open letter from a collective of cancer charities is calling on the government to make good on its election promise and fund 13 additional treatments. Spokesperson Ah-leen Rayner talks to Lisa… Audio
Watch: Willis speaks to business leaders after Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the government's not planning an "aggressive fiscal consolidation" and is taking a deliberately predictable approach in the medium term.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June 2024
On today's episode, two people have been plucked from a fishing boat in a dramatic rescue on the Otago Peninsula, after breaking an election promise to deliver funding for 13 new cancer treatments in… Audio
New cancer drug decision to be announced this year - Luxon
Cancer patients say they were devastated after missing out in the Budget, but the PM says a call on funding is coming "very shortly". Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 June
On today's episode, we hear from the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon after the Finance Minister says the Government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments, Police estimate the cost of… Audio
USA correspondent Ron Elving
Ron Elving looks at the many unanswered questions after former US president Donald Trump was found guilty of falsifying business records at a New York trial. Audio
Could local councils be moving to four-year terms?
Nelson mayor Nick Smith - who will chair the local government reform group - says the use of postal voting is "unsustainable". Audio
PM Luxon on funding promised cancer drugs
The Finance Minister says the government will keep its promise to fund more cancer treatments. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Panel to look into future of local government
A new panel has been charged with looking at the future of local government and electoral system reforms that might appeal more to voters. The panel will be led by Nelson Mayor and former National… Audio
PM Luxon to take first trip to Pacific
The Prime Minister is about to head on his first trip to the Pacific, with Niue and Fiji on the itinerary. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump set to be sentenced on July 11 after guilty verdict
Donald Trump is due to be sentenced on the 11th of July, four days before Republicans formally choose their nominee to face Democratic President Joe Biden in November's election. US correspondent… Audio
Luxon's debut trip to the Pacific - what to expect
Analysis: Aside from the traditional bilateral meetings with leaders, the Prime Minister's trip will have a major focus on business.
India to start counting votes after general election
The Indian Election Commission says 642 million people voted in the parliamentary election; its chief commissioner says that's a world record. India correspondent Ishan Garg spoke to Charlote Cook. Audio
Pasifika service leaders recognised in King's birthday honours
Pasifika service leaders recognised in King's birthday honours. Audio
Questions whether Tonga Forum housing will be ready
Questions whether Tonga Forum housing will be ready. Audio
New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu
New Cal unrest leads yachties to seek refuge in Vanuatu. Audio
