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Residency for couple years after adviser forgot to apply for visa
Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.
Focus on Politics for 7 Sept 2024
RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch digs into the first report card from the Grocery Commissioner - and considers what is to come. Audio
Secretive legal advice says charter schools likely breach labour rules
Previously confidential legal advice on the school changes has been revealed.
New Kuini takes on father's mantle
All eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
Resounding support around the motu for Kuini Nga wai hono I te po
There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul, Te Waananga Takiura reo māori student Miro Harre and Te Whare Karioi Kaihaka… Audio
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Whanganui District Council has voted 11-2 to keep Maori wards for the 2025 election. A Whanganui freedom camping site next to the Whanganui River has been shut down due to property damage, abuse and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Govt says rules governing slash need to be clarified
The government wants to roll back local councils' ability to set tough rules for forestry. Wairoa mayor Craig Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Final day for councils to decide on Maori wards
It's the final day for councils to decide whether they will ditch Maori wards or agree to a binding poll. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Māori Queen to continue her father's call for Māori to unite
Kiingitanga has a new leader and all eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was… Audio
Minister wants to roll back 'unworkable' forestry rules
The government is proposing to roll back the ability of councils to introduce their own tougher rules for forestry.
Politicians pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia
Politicians from across the spectrum have paid their respects to the Māori King at Tuurangawaewae Marae. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly was there. Audio
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime on Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Labour MP Willow-Jean Prime has been at Ngaruawahia - she talked of her experience at the tangi of Kiingi Tuheitia Audio
Norman Kirk's Tongan tapa goes on display
A Tapa once gifted to Prime Minister Norman Kirk has been taken from storage in Palmerston North and is now in the hands of a local MP - Jimmy Ellingham tells the story Audio
Security threats outlined in new SIS report
Otago University international relations professor Robert Patman joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Blame government for costs of Māori ward vote, mayor says
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
Kiingitanga advisor embraces politicians at Tuurangawaewae
Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video
Politicians welcomed onto Tuurangawaewae Marae
Former and current politicians are being welcomed at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
