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Police drop investigation into National MP
David MacLeod failed to disclose more than $178,000 in donations.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 August 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament, the drivers of petrol cars could start… Audio
Green MP on decision to cancel waka-jumping meeting
The Green Party has agreed to cancel this weekend's meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to have MP Darleen Tana removed from Parliament. Speaking at Parliament, Mr Menendez-March says it… Audio
Green party delays meeting on whether to invoke waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana
The Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why the tourism body is against hiking visitor fees
Hundreds of millions of dollars are at risk if the international visitor levy is hiked to $100, Tourism Industry Aotearoa claims.
Tana heads to court to stop Greens' meeting
The former Green MP will today ask for an injunction against the party's special general meeting this weekend. Audio
New rules 'tightening the gateway' into emergency housing
Explainer - The changes making it harder to get into emergency housing, and harder to stay in.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
PM expects more relaxed chats with Pacific leaders during retreat
The leaders of the 18 member states are spending a day on Vava'u Island - with no officials or media allowed.
Minerals potential mapped: now what?
A new report by GNS maps the country's potential for new mining. Minister of Resources Shane Jones hopes the information will spark new investment in the sector. Audio
Greens co-leader on Darleen Tana waka-jumping meeting
Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament. Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Northern iwi say it's misleading to say Māori ceded sovereignty
Northern iwi have told the Prime Minister it's misleading and offensive for him to say Māori ceded sovereignty. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Opposition label Winston Peters a 'climate denier'
The Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has been labelled a climate denier by the opposition after downplaying the climate crisis while visiting the Pacific. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more… Audio
Independent MP Darleen Tana takes legal action to stop Greens waka-jumping meeting
Green Party delegates are due to meet this Sunday to decide whether to use the waka-jumping legislation against independent MP Darleen Tana. Otago University law professor and constitutional expert… Audio
Darleen Tana files proceedings against Greens to stop the party using waka jumping law
Former Green MP Darleen Tana is heading to court today in an attempt to stop the Green Party using the waka jumping law to remove them from parliament. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Jones says Hipkins 'ideological snake in the grass'
Labour won't commit to honouring future consents under the coalition government's fast-track legislation, prompting the accusation from Shane Jones.
Electricity demand will jump as NZ decarbonises - can renewable generation keep up?
This is happening in the face of climate change, higher risk of dry years, and high projected growth in electricity demand, Alan Brent writes.
Prime Minister defends Peters' climate comments
Acting Prime Minister Winston Peters has been labelled a climate denier by the opposition after downplaying the climate crisis while visiting the Pacific.
Calls for investigation after Shane Jones calls judge 'communist'
The association for barristers has asked the Attorney-General to investigate Shane Jones after he called a High Court judge a 'communist'. Bar Association president Maria Dew KC spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Carmel Sepuloni on why she did Celebrity Treasure Island
Celebrity Treasure Island contestant Carmel Sepuloni talks politics Audio
