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Oranga Tamariki funding decisions under Auditor-General's spotlight
Earlier this year, providers of programmes for children were given little notice their funding would be reduced or discontinued.
Less than a third of voters think NZ better off since election - poll
Further results from the 1News-Verian poll, including party vote and preferred prime minister, will be revealed on Monday night.
Golriz Ghahraman appeals shoplifting conviction
The former Green Party member pleaded guilty and was convicted on four counts of shoplifting and fined this year.
'No one wants this': Locals vow to keep fighting toll
Submissions on tolling the replacement Manawatū Gorge road have now closed, but residents are refusing to give up. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 14 October 2024
On today's episode, New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. The leader of the West Papua rebels, who took New Zealander… Audio
Peters up against tricky allies on $100 billion fund
Analysis - It's a tall ask, given National's promise to tighten the purse strings, and Peters' own plans to intervene on an ACT policy. Audio
Peters' $100 billion 'future fund': Where will the money come from?
Winston Peters says his party's proposed $100 billion 'future fund' may involve cutting taxes for offshore investors - but not local firms. Audio
NZ First proposes $100b fund for long-term Infrastructure
New Zealand First wants to create a 100-billion-dollar New Zealand Future Fund - to build multi-decade infrastructure. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ First proposes $100b infrastructure fund initiative
New Zealand First wants to set up a 100-billion dollar infrastructure fund. Winston Peters announced the move yesterday, in a speech bringing a triumphant end to the party's annual convention, but not… Audio
Pro-Palestine protesters interrupt Winston Peters speech - two arrests
New Zealand First leader Winston Peters' keynote speech at the party conference in Hamilton was interrupted by Palestine protesters, and two people were arrested in the conflict. Video
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith on mission to ease court backlogs
A lawyer with decades of experience blames the current backlog in court cases partly on increasing numbers of people representing themselves.
Why Ports of Auckland are counting on the Fast-track Approvals Bill
Earlier this year Ports of Auckland struck a deal to sell the Captain Cook and Marsden wharves back to the council to be converted into a waterfront attraction.
American elections loom large
Twenty-two days to go until Americans vote in an election that's too close to call. Kamala Harris maintains her narrow polls lead, but the theory is that Donald Trump's numbers improve on polling day… Audio
Mediawatch for Sunday 13th October 2024
TVNZ's signaled more cost-saving cuts and started by scrapping its online news site next year. Meanwhile Google's threatening to cut ties with local news altogther. What's going on? Audio
Online NZ news on the outer at TVNZ and Google
TVNZ's signaled more cost-saving cuts and started by scrapping its online news site next year. Meanwhile Google's threatening to cut ties with local news altogther. What's going on? Audio
Speaker's little helpers: Parliament's other presiding officers
The House: You don't argue with the ref in sports - or the Speaker at Parliament. It's not just Gerry Brownlee, though - four other people help to carry the load.
NZ First convention speaker rails against 'race-based policies'
Senator Jacinta Price says both NZ and Australia are leading the way for a conservative cause.
The House For Sun 13 Oct 2024
Louis Collins talks with Parliamnt's 'other Speakers' about the skills and difficulties of presiding over their coleagues in the House. Audio
'We are impervious to being bought off' - Winston Peters hails older world leaders, rails against opponents
The NZ First leader has opened the party's 31st annual convention in antagonistic style, calling out opponents and the media alike.
