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USA correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben
Danielle has the latest on the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Florida. Audio
Minister defends proposed GE
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration when new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Science and Technology Minister Judith Collins spoke to… Audio
Prime Minister on violent crime victim numbers
The Government's target of reducing the number of victims of violent crime by 20 thousand is at risk with the revelation the number has risen by nearly 30,000 in eight months.' The Prime Minister… Audio
GE law needs ethical considerations, Greens say
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration with new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Green Party MP Steve Abel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Number of victims of violent crime on the up
The prime minister is shying away from saying when law and order changes will start working. The government has revealed the number of victims of violent crime rose by nearly 30,000 in eight months… Audio
Suspect in court after gunfire at Trump golf course
Ryan Routh has appeared in court in Florida charged with two federal gun crimes after the second shooting incident in two months involving Donald Trump. US authorities have confirmed that the suspect… Audio
Keep your receipts - Nicola Willis on Family Boost payments
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks Family Boost payments and other headlines from Parliament Audio
'Rights and responsibilities': Government announces sentencing changes
The sentencing reforms are a culmination of everything the government is doing on justice and crime, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says.
Government at risk of not meeting two of its nine public service targets
The government has identified education and reducing violent crime as the biggest problem areas.
Govt at risk of not meeting public service targets
The coalition's much-publicised goal of reducing violent crime is at risk, with figures showing the trend heading in the opposite direction. Back in April, the government set itself nine public… Audio
Tougher tweaks to gang patch law will suppress free speech - lawyer
A human rights lawyer believes tougher tweaks to the government's gang patch law are over reach and will suppress free speech. Amendments to the proposed patch prohibition will give police… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 September 2024
On today's episode, our correspondent in the USA provides the latest on an apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump; Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke van Velden… Audio
Auckland CBD crime just shifted elsewhere - Labour
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 September
On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Audio
Contract law changes: Simplifying or complicating?
A major union and a big business group are at odds over whether planned changes to employment law will simplify or complicate matters. Audio
Wellington advances Thorndon Quay upgrade despite petition
Wellington City Council is proceeding with a major road upgrade on Thorndon Quay after councillors voted down a petition to pause and review the plans. The petition was signed by more than… Audio
Firearms Minister won't rule out trying to bring back banned guns
Nicole McKee won't promise not to re-introduce banned semi-automatics, saying instead she's committed to listening to stakeholders.
Reports of gunfire near Trump's golf club
The Trump campaign has confirmed the former president is safe after reports of gunfire outside his Florida golf club. Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Labour MP on Auckland CBD crime drop
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared with last year. But the Labour Party says the closure of two emergency housing places has forced people… Audio
Government considers removing public sector carbon neutrality goal
Climate Change minister Simon Watts said he had requested advice on how the programme aligned with his government's climate strategy, but no decisions had yet been made.
