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State should not interfere with free speech on campus - academics
A majority of the speakers at Victoria University's debate on free speech on Tuesday night were against a proposed law change requiring universities to implement free speech policies. Audio
'We've had more support than not' from employers - Te Pāti Māori
Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says many employers are backing a strike in protest of government policies. Audio
The public housing problem
Is Kāinga Ora, the government's social housing arm, a total mess or a 'stonking financial success'? Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill talks to Emile Dovovan ahead of the government's first budget this Thursday. Audio
5000 public service cuts not enough, lobby group argues
The Taxpayers' Union wants to see the public service pared back to at least 2017 levels. Audio
It's not Budget week, it's budget months
It's budget week at Parliament, but Thursday's announcement is just the beginning of a long process of the Government convincing Parliament to fund its ideas. Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 9: Te Pāti Māori - Disrupting the Budget
Te Pāti Māori leaders Debbie Ngarewa-Packer and Rawiri Waititi on their nationwide activation to disrupt Budget 2024 and commentators Dr Lara Greaves and Shane Te Pou discuss the latest in politics. Video, Audio
ACT MP sells shares in drug companies
ACT MP Todd Stephenson is selling his shares in three drug companies - after Labour accused him in Parliament of being a "pharmaceutical industry plant". Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Govt urged to make deeper public service cuts
The government is again facing criticism over its job cuts - but this time, with arguments they're too shallow. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Oral Questions for 28 May 2024
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Rates reprieve for Canterbury households, but transport projects delayed
Canterbury households are facing a lower than expected rates rise after the regional council found savings.
Rishi Sunak proposes tax cuts for pensioners in new UK election pledge
Costs associated with keeping pension hikes at or above inflation have come under increased scrutiny in recent years after inflation soared.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
PNG Government takes softer approach to media
PNG Govt takes softer approach to media Audio
Willis: first Budget will be responsible, non-inflationary
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks with Nathan about her first Budget which will help the "squeezed middle", giving tax relief which she hopes won't be inflationary. Audio
Political commentators Brigitte Morten and Gareth Hughes
It's Budget week, what can be expected on Thursday? First home grants have been ditched to save $240m. And David McLeod's donation missteps. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
On today's episode, we hear from the Education Minister on the Government's plans to pour $53 million into school-lead teacher training, we also hear from Westlake Boys High principal and Teachers… Audio
New Zealand continues call for ban on killer robots
New Zealand is sticking with its call for a ban on war robots that do not comply with international humanitarian law.
Minister defends plan to expand prison after protest
The Corrections Minister is defending the government's plan to considerably expand a Waikato prison following a protest over the weekend. Audio
