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D-Day for Darleen Tana: What you need to know
Analysis - Green Party members are deciding tonight on whether to expel Darleen Tana from Parliament - so how will the process play out?
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 October 2024
In today's episode, Tory Whanau met with the Local Government Minister Simeon Brown in the Beehive this morning after the government raised concerns this week about council dysfunction, an ACC… Audio
Labour member's bill passing second reading with NZ First support
The bill would make it a crime for employers to steal workers' wages
ANZAC Day to recognise veterans who served after 1966
A law change means Anzac Day will officially recognise veterans who served after 1966. But some RSA members say it's mostly symbolic, and they want changes to the definition of a veteran, and more… Audio
Greens accuse govt of copying Ubers position on contractors
The Greens are accusing the government of copy-and-pasting Uber's position on contractors and adopting it as official policy. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Trump declares himself 'father of IVF' in front of all-female audience
It is unclear what precisely the former US president meant when he made the comment.
Jacinda Ardern receives damehood from Prince William
"A friend, an extraordinary advocate, and now a Dame" - the Prince and wife Kate paid tribute after the ceremony in Windsor.
MPs consider request to halt tikanga law course
MPs are considering a senior lawyer's request that Parliament put a stop to compulsory tikanga Māori studies for law students.
Health workforce shortage will limit benefits of funding glucose monitors
There are problems within the health system that mean full patient access to training on how to use the insulin pumps will likely take years, experts say.
Sepuloni: govt has nothing to celebrate right now
Labour Deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni talks politics in her weekly slot - this week we talk the struggles of foodbanks Audio
The govt turns 1, RNZ's web surge, RIP BBC Hardtalk
Midweek - The government turns 1 (or does it?), a 'Chris-tastrophic' political poll (or was it), TVNZ news not on TV, RIP BBC Hardtalk. Audio
Police to axe 173 jobs in bid to save more than $50m over four years
Police say no front line roles will be part of the cost-cutting measure.
Senior doctors warn PM over stalled Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Some 44 clinical directors across the southern region warn services could be left in a "precarious" state if the project does not go ahead.
Barbara Edmonds
Labour's Barbara Edmonds talks to Guyon Espiner about the huge fiscal challenges ahead and whether it's time to life the super age. Plus, her heart-breaking yet inspiring backstory. Video, Audio
Whanau admits govt 'right to be concerned' about council
Wellington's mayor says ministers are "right to be concerned from what they've seen" at the council, but denies it is in shambles. Audio
The reasons behind a hīkoi the length of the North Island
The protest march will leave Cape Reinga on 11 November, and arrive at Parliament on 19 November - one day after the Treaty Principles Bill is expected to be introduced.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
In today's episode, inflation has slowed to its lowest level in three and a half years, with the annual inflation rate now at 2.2 percent and Wellington City Councillors are holding an urgent meeting… Audio
Wellington mayor Tory Whanau on calls for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor Tory Whanau has requested a meeting with the local government minister after her council was described as a shambles. Whanau spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cuts meant to 'shut down' school lunch scheme - principal
Naenae College principal Chris Taylor says the new restrictions make the programme unworkable. Audio
