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Jackson critical of Prebble Waitangi Tribunal appointment
Maori Development spokesperson Willie Jackson says the appointment of Richard Prebble to the Waitangi Tribunal is "shocking and disappointing". Richard Prebble is a former Labour Minister and ACT… Audio
Twelve days to go until US election
With just twelve days until the United States elects its new president, the candidates have intensified their attacks on one another. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ministry of Health apologises to Casey Costello
The Ministry of Health has apologised to the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello for failing to tell her that one of her advisors on tobacco reforms was the sister-in-law of Labour's Health… Audio
The contrasting fortunes of Tory Whanau and Wayne Brown
It's been two years since Wayne Brown and Tory Whanau were elected to lead their respective cities. What are their chances of reelection in 2025? Audio
Richard Prebble joins Waitangi Tribunal
Since leaving Parliament, the former ACT leader had provided pro-bono advice to Māori trusts, hapū and iwi.
Ministry of Health apologises to minister over failure to disclose conflict of interest
The Ministry of Health has apologised to Casey Costello for failing to inform her that one of its officials is the sister-in-law of Labour's Ayesha Verrall.
Government passes RMA changes to freshwater
Among all the government's resource management changes, the Fast-track Bill has received the bulk of attention. This week, a less traversed but equally significant bill from that suite became law.
Health Ministry apologises to Costello
The Health Ministry has apologised to the Smokefree minister Casey Costello for failing to inform her that one of its officials had a conflict of interest. It comes after NZ First leader Winston… Audio
Ombudsman's report finds failure by OT led to kidnapping
The Chief Ombudsman fears history may repeat itself after releasing yet another scathing report about Oranga Tamariki. Peter Boshier's latest investigation found the agency's failure to act on reports… Audio
'Catastrophe in the making?': Fast-tracked housing on flood-prone land sparks concern
An Auckland councillor and a Massey University professor say fast-tracking of a major development on a floodplain could put future residents in harm's way. Audio
Watch: PM speaks from CHOGM in Samoa
Christopher Luxon has landed in Apia for CHOGM, and visited the Operation Resolution headquarters.
Bayly complainant condemns minister's behaviour in unredacted letter
"I did not dedicate five years of my life to the NZDF only to be belittled by an ambassador of the very government I served."
Nicola Willis asks public servants for their 'best and boldest ideas'
The finance minister has implored public servants to bring new ideas to the table, while acknowledging she was "asking a lot" at an "unsettling" time.
KidsCan to deliver healthy lunches for preschoolers
KidsCan will deliver a new healthy lunches for kids in early childhood education, using savings from the new school lunches programme.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 October 2024
On today's episode, A public transport union says assaults on buses are a growing problem. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to Public Transport Employees Union President, Gary Froggatt. The Australian senator who… Audio
Fast-track housing in flood risk areas
Several housing projects to be considered under the proposed fast-track law are on potential flood-prone land, despite warnings about any construction there. Audio
North Island electoral boundaries to be moved
The North Island's electoral boundaries will be redrawn before the next national election. Stats NZ says the number of North Island general electorates will decrease from 49 to 48, to account for… Audio
Police Minister rejects claim police raid on gangs 'state-sponsored terrorism'
The raid was part of the police's bid to stem organised crime and Te Pāti Māori's response was "emotive and ridiculous", Mark Mitchell says. Audio
Andrew Bayly saga continues
The scandal surrounding Andrew Bayly has stretched into another day - after the coalition's clumsy answers under questioning in Parliament. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid… Audio
