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Auditor-General to probe possible conflicts of interest for fast-track projects
John Ryan says he will investigate whether "appropriate systems and processes" were in place for ministers.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Audio
Harris and Trump campaign in battleground states
The United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been hot on each other's heels, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
UK: Labour unveils its first Budget in 14 years
UK correspondent Lara Spirit breaks down what's in new Chancellor Rachel Reeves' first Budget, which included a £40bn package of tax increases to fund the NHS. Audio
Poll shows the key state of Arizona remains tight as US election nears
A new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a very tight race hinging… Audio
Border and illegal immigration major issues in US election
The border, and illegal immigrants are major issues in the US Election which is now less than a week away. Audio
Corin Dann on impact immigration will have on election
Corin Dann is in the swing state of Arizona and he's driven from Phoenix down to the border town of Nogales. Dann spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Why abuse survivors want the Solicitor-General gone
Una Jagose was involved in throwing everything at legal efforts to stop victims of state abuse winning their cases. Now some prominent victims don't trust her to lead the government's legal response.
Sepuloni:govt chooses to be punitive for youth on welfare
Every Thursday it's Carmel Sepuloni's opportunity to discuss the political week - this week's focus is a new report on welfare dependency Audio
Abuse survivors want Jagose gone
Una Jagose was involved in throwing everything at efforts to stop victims of state abuse winning their cases. Now those victims don't trust her to lead the government's legal response. Audio
Customary title changes 'deeply reckless' - law expert
Changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act - which would make it harder for Māori to make customary claims on coastlines - are before the justice select committee.
'Biggest event in Aotearoa' - South Island to join nationwide hīkoi to Parliament
Tino Rangatiratanga flags are expected to fly along the South Island's East Coast during a 'carkoi' to Parliament.
Hori on a Hīkoi – Ngā Porokāte | Episode 2: "What's a Tino Rangatiratanga?" – Linda Munn
Hori sits down with Linda Munn, the last surviving designer of the tino rangatiratanga flag. Linda became actively involved in various protest events significant to the reclamation of Māori culture. Video
'We love Puerto Rico': Trump tries to temper uproar
It comes after a string of racist and vulgar comments from speakers at the former US President's rally.
Migrants promised fake job no longer eligible for exploitation protection visa
A newly-released Cabinet document shows migrants who have been defrauded with a fake job offer will no longer be eligible for a Migrant Exploitation Protection Visa.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
$100,000 Health NZ catering bill revealed in second spend-up
Revelations $100,000 was spent catering a Te Whatu Ora conference have left officials feeling the heat from the minister.
Australia: PM's free flight strife, Covid inquiry
Australia correspondent Annika Smethurst looks at why Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's free - but declared - upgrades on Qantas flights when he was Transport Minister is attracting so much scrutiny.
…What will the next POTUS mean for NZ?
How should New Zealand prepare for the new US President - either Trump or Harris? Audio
