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ACC proposes levy hikes that will cost homes and businesses
It says the number of injuries has been rising, as has the cost of treating them and rehabilitation.
Ohakune family questions future after Winstone mills closure
An Ohakune family is pondering its future following yesterday's news Ruapehu's biggest employer Winstone Pulp will close two of its central North Island mills. Charles has worked at the mill for 25… Audio
Feature interview: The American stories we miss
Zaid Jilani is something that feels very unusual in the United States right now. He's a journalist who doesn't want to tell stories that fit into narratives on the left or the right. Fiercely… Audio
Exporters could face much quieter demand from China if live exports resume - report
Rabobank senior analyst Michael Harvey said the market in China has changed considerably and Australian exporters have seen a huge drop in demand.
Oral Questions for 11 September 2024
TIM VAN DE MOLEN to the Minister of Finance: What is the Government's revenue strategy? Rt Hon CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? KATIE… Audio
Podcast Critic: 'The Rest is...'
Podcast critic Jemima Huston reviews two installments of the 'The Rest Is...' series by Goalhanger: 'The Rest is Money' and 'The Rest is Politics'. Audio
Labour is talking about a wealth tax again - What does that mean?
Analysis - Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins recently revealed the party is looking once again at its tax policy, including a possible wealth tax or a "capital income tax".
South Wairarapa mayor on Māori wards
At least 60 members of Ngāti Whātua filled the public gallery at the High Court in Auckland on Wednesday morning to support the challenge against Kaipara's disestablishment of its Māori Ward. South… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 September
On today's episode, Two hundred and thirty mill workers are now desperately searching for work after Winstone Pulp International confirmed it will shut down in less than a month, it's the main… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill to spend 6 months at select committee
The debate over the Treaty Principles Bill will go on until at least the middle of next year with ACT confirming the legislation will spend six months at select committee. Political reporter Lillian… Audio
Parliament honours Kiingi Tuheitia
The House - Parliament met briefly today, and only to offer respects to the late Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. Audio
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
