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What it's like to be a renting MP
Marama Davidson is in a minority in Parliament - one of just a handful who do not own a home.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 May
On today's episode, the First Home Grant, which offered up to $5000 per buyer for an existing home, and up to $10,000 for a new build, was cut off from one o'clock yesterday afternoon, Housing… Audio
Community housing group welcomes social housing investment
A community housing group says a commitment of a $140 million to build new social housing is a welcome investment. Community Housing Aotearoa deputy chief executive Chris Glaudel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US assess NZ capability to help with rocket launches in case of war in space
The United States has been assessing New Zealand's capability to help with rapid rocket and satellite launches in case of war in space. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Sepuloni: surprise axing first home grants is a mistake
Labour's Deputy Leader Carmel Sepuloni isn't impressed with the ditching of the First Home Grant Audio
Dear Parliament: submissions open on Oranga Tamariki & Rental bills
Changes to tenancy laws and the removal of Treaty obligations from Oranga Tamariki - two proposed new laws ask for public feedback. Audio
Jacob Zuma ineligible to be member of parliament
South Africa correspondent Elna Schütz speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about Jacob Zuma's ineligibility to be a member of parliament, the latest on the country's climate change commitments and what shape… Audio
Govt commits 24-million dollars to the I am Hope initiative
The government has committed 24-million dollars to the I am Hope initiative Gumboot Friday, which provides counselling to young people. Audio
Govt: tough but right decision - scrapping first home grants
A tough decision, but the right one. That's how the coalition is characterising its call to scrap grants for first home buyers - with no more applications being accepted as of today. Deputy political… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charge
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has been convicted for refusing to accompany a police officer on the night of the car crash that ended her political career. Audio
Man accused of spying for Hong Kong found dead
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the Singapore Airlines flight that experienced severe turbulence and the death of a man accused of spying for Hong Kong foreign… Audio
Who will pay the price of protecting the environment?
Someone will have to front the cost of land-use changes necessary to protect the environment, the government's top environmental advisor warns.
Jordan Williams on what the Taxpayers' Union really is and who funds it
Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union tells Guyon about the group's funding, its connection to the Atlas Network, and why he once joined the Green party. Video, Audio
Coalition confirms $24m for Gumboot Friday
But the opposition is calling for more transparency around mental health services procurement.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's plans to end the first home grants scheme, Taranaki businessman Bryce Barnett who donated to David Macleod says the National… Audio
Australia: Migration fight, Assange reprieve, betting scandal
Correspondent Karen Middleton looks at migration and the housing crisis, Julian Assange's UK court reprieve, and allegations of a football betting scandal. Audio
US includes NZ in military trade legislation
The United States has quietly included New Zealand in a military trade treaty that exists to support the US's own national security objectives, without the New Zealand government's involvement. Phil… Audio
Donor says National MP Macleod is 'trustworthy'
A Taranaki businessman who donated to David Macleod says the National MP is one of the most trustworthy people he knows. Bryce Barnett spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
