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Leaving the partisan: Gerry Brownlee on being Speaker
We talk with the Speaker, Gerry Brownlee, about Question Time, MP porkies, and stepping above the fray after 27 years or partisan politics, to instead become 'Parliament's man'. Audio
Revamped school lunches may be less healthy - principal
A major provider of school lunches fears the government's new $3 limit for most students will see them eating more pre-packaged and processed food.
Palau president sued
Palau's President Surangel Whipps Jr. has been sued in his personal and official capacity before a US Federal Court in Texas for banning an American woman from entering Palau. Audio
NZ Green Party call for support of West Papua
The New Zealand Green Party is calling on the government to pressure Indonesia to do more to address ongoing human rights atrocities being committed by its security forces against indigenous peoples… Audio
Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
Charter schools, special police and a tricky problem
The Week in Politics: ACT brings back a signature policy, while NZ First mulls how to fulfil a promise.
$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
Julie Anne Genter apologises for confronting National MP
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says it was an emotional time for her in the lead up to her outburst in parliament. Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Talks between Paris and New Caledonia stall as riots continue
Joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage. New Caledonia President office… Audio
Nearly 1300 homes on hold amid government review
Newly released documents show building has been paused on 690 KiwiBuild homes and 593 market homes.
Multi-year government spends not always justified, review finds
Multi-year appropriations - which give the government authority to spend money without reapplying annually - are loosening Parliament's control of the public purse, auditor-general says.
The charter school costs that weren't counted in Seymour's $153m plan
Charter schools will likely get higher per-student funding than most state schools, and evidence of their efficacy is mixed.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
On today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor… Audio
Instant noodles as stranded Kiwi's supplies dwindle in New Caledonia
The government is looking at all options for helping New Zealanders who want to get back home. Audio
David Seymour makes fresh attack on Waitangi Tribunal
The ACT Party leader David Seymour is making a fresh attack on the Waitangi Tribunal, saying it has become increasingly involved in activism and has gone well-beyond its brief. In-Depth Maori… Audio
Winston Peters on situation in New Caledonia
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winton Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Widespread unrest continues in New Caledonia
French security forces are still struggling to restore law and order in New Caledonia four days into widespread unrest in the capital Noumea. RNZ Pacific's Lydia Lewis looks at how the week of… Audio
Overhauling our drug policies
Our current drug laws are harmful, according to a group of experts who want to see the Misuse of Drugs Act overhauled Audio
Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
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Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
