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Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
A scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
French President Macron holds security and defence meeting on New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron held another national security and defence committee meeting overnight, discussing the ongoing state of emergency in New Caledonia. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen… Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Budget nearly off to printers - Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her first Budget and charter schools. Audio
Stalking legislation review won't be until at least 2025
The government has a full slate of "justice commitments" already this year, the Justice Minister says. Audio
The warning signs for NZ's 'brittle' democracy
Analysis - Power is not being abused, but it is not being well managed either. New Zealand democracy, unique and currently brittle, should be handled with greater care, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Watch: 'Serious concerns' about Kāinga Ora governance - Bishop
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out a mass sell-off of state houses.
Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Audio
Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition likely to bolster island's US ties
Lai Ching-te takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development despite the Covid-19 pandemic and China's escalating military threats.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Audio
Mahé Drysdale to run for Tauranga mayor
The Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is putting his sports hat in the ring to become Tauranga's next mayor. Drysdale spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Greens vow to focus on 'cruel' government not scandals
The Greens this weekend sought to put their scandals behind them, with a focus instead on a government they describe as cynical and cruel. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Greens seek to put scandals behind them
The Greens have sought to put their scandals behind them with a rallying cry to supporters - telling them they are bigger than the politicians. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
Oranga Tamariki may cut unit that looks after children's critical records
Abuse survivors have used the records to find out life-changing information about their family - and even their true ethnicity.
Dairy owners say they have been 'ignored for years'
The new government's promised law and order changes need to happen faster, a spokesman says.
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party conference
Christopher Luxon has fronted an unapologetic defence of National's first months in power, its pace of change and commitment to tax relief.
Media oversight one-stop-shop stopped
A plan to update the system for regulating our media content has been running under the radar for years. Some agencies that do the job now have backed the move to one single body, but this week the… Video
Mediawatch for 19 May 2024
A long-running plan to reform the oversight of our media has come to a sudden halt; how public toilets suddenly became political this week. Audio
Iwi Leaders Group united against Oranga Tamariki scrapping Treaty obligations
If the government really wants Oranga Tamariki to continue working with Māori groups, it should leave the law as it is, leader says.
