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The House For Tues 10 Sept 2024
Parliament adjourned eary today in respect for KÄ«ngi TÅ«heitia, the late leader of the MÄori Kingitanga. Before they adjourned there were speeches. Audio
Sewage doesn't put MP off swimming in Wellington Harbour
Asked if he would swim in the harbour if there was sewage, Greg O'Connor said: "Yeah, I do." But Chris Hipkins said he "probably" would not.
Shane Reti concerned about tone Treaty debate will take
The health minister is worried about the tone and nature it might take in coming months as the controversial Treaty Principles Bill heads to Parliament.
Live: Reti worried about tone of coming Treaty bill debate
National and New Zealand First have only committed to supporting at first reading, through to select committee.
'There's coal and there's coal' - Climate Minister defends opening up for mining
"The coal we produce in New Zealand, in the South Island, isn't used to be burned at Huntly - it's used to put in your mobile phone that's right in front of you," Simon Watts says.
Are New Zealanders really 'sick and tired' of cycleways?
Analysis - The transport minister's claim is not backed up by the facts, a survey shows.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September
On today's episode, prime minister Christopher Luxon discusses a patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours, distressed… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill now includes mention of hapu and iwi
The ACT Party's contentious Treaty Principles Bill will now include specific mention of hapu and iwi. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon on wait times at ED after patient dies
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Distressed staff say she should have been seen within an hour, but they were… Audio
David Seymour on his Treaty Principles Bill
ACT leader David Seymour, hopes the specific mention hapū and iwi in his Treaty Principles Bill will go some way to quell what he calls "some of the more extreme concerns" about the legislation. David… Audio
Willis: Treaty Principles Bill discussed in Cabinet
Every week, Nathan is joined by Finance Minister Nicola Willis to discuss the week in politics - this week is no exception Audio
Luxon admits he has not yet seen draft Treaty Principles Bill
The Prime Minister says ACT leader David Seymour will have more to say on the Bill soon.
The Panel with Wendyl Nissen and Conor English (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Wendyl Nissen and Conor English discuss the collision of religion and politics over the Treaty Principles Bill, and the rich listers who want a… Audio
Cabinet ministers deliberate Treaty Principles Bill
The Treaty Principles Bill is back in the spotlight - if it ever left - with Cabinet ministers today discussing, debating and deliberating the legislation. It comes as a group of more than 400 church… Audio
Nearly 70 Te Whatu Ora staff signed non-disclosure agreements
It's been revealed nearly 70 Te Whatu Ora staff have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November and 38 within the Ministry for the Environment. It's prompted a complaint to the Public… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
Surge in gag orders at Health NZ sparks complaint
Nearly 70 staff at Te Whatu Ora have signed non-disclosure agreements since the end of November.
Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 September
On today's episode, The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns, The Dean of… Audio
The billionaire who backs a wealth tax
Mainfreight co-founder Bruce Plested is up for paying more tax, but says the rich fear governments will "squander" it. Audio
