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PM announces plans to deal with NZ's energy supply issues
The prime minister Christopher Luxon is counting on a raft of new measures to smooth out the country's energy supply issues. Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Industry group supports Government's new energy plan
Energy Resources Aotearoa chief executive John Carnegie says the new plan will help to meet New Zealand's short and long-term energy needs, but he would prefer to see any investment in natural gas be… Audio
National and Labour clash on renewables targets and offshore oil and gas exploration
The government's confirmed it's reversing the offshore oil and gas exploration ban and walking away from the previous government's 2030 renewables target. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Labour sees just transition as core of future energy policy
Labour's climate change spokesperson Megan Woods said the party wanted to learn from its just transition pilots in Taranaki and Southland.
Nicola Willis on change to Fast Track Approvals bill
Nathan Rarere talks changes to proposed fast track legislation with Finance Minister Nicola Willis Audio
New Zealand has an 'energy security crisis' - Christopher Luxon
A raft of measures to ease energy security and affordability includes a review of the performance of the electricity market.
Protesters call for end to benefit sanctions
Some are worried about being forced to return to work under the government's tough-love approach.
Watch: Christopher Luxon reveals energy security measures
The government will also pass legislation by the end of the year to reverse the oil and gas exploration ban.
Fareed Zakaria: Age of Revolutions
We are living in the age of revolution, where economic and technological change is happening so fast it creates anxiety that spills over into politics. Populism rises along with scepticism about… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 26 August
On today's episode, Lydia Ko has won the Women's Open Championship on Monday morning at the home of golf, St Andrews in Scotland, the Government has announced changes to their proposed fast-track… Audio
Praise from critics as fast-track bill powers weakened
"In the first instance the balance wasn't quite right. We spoke, the nation spoke and they listened." Audio
Politically charged document minister tried to hide revealed
Casey Costello denied it existed. Now she says she does not know who wrote - or even how she got - a tobacco policy document sent to officials. Audio
Fast-track bill still skewed in favour of economy - environmentalist
Projects that harm the environment will still get the green light despite the latest changes to the fast-track bill, a critic says. Audio
Report shows Chinese influence in New Caledonia
A new report indicates China's spent decades interfering in the politics of Kanaky New Caledonia. University of Canterbury political scientist Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
No increase in funding for RSE inspectors in 17 years
Worker numbers have quadrupled from when the scheme started in 2007 - but inspector funding hasn't increased at all.
Green Party on govt's Fast-track bill changes
The Green Party says the government's changes to the proposed Fast-track Approvals bill is just "tinkering", and it will continue to pose a serious threat to the environment. The Greens' spokesperson… Audio
Fast-track bill: Ministers won't get final say on green-lighting projects
The government has announced changes to the Fast-Track bill, but environmental groups say it isn't enough.
Te Whatu Ora diverts digital upgrade funding to payroll system
A payroll emergency took precedence over the long-term fix for the digital and data system.
Mitch McCann: A Week in US Politics
Our U.S. correspondent, Mitch McCann takes a look back at another week in US Politics including the big names and the rising stars at the Democratic National Convention. Audio
Mediawatch: Holding to account, holding the line on media freedom
Holding ministers to account and also amplifying their spending statements without scrutiny; two editors in Asia holding the line on media freedom; update on advocacy ad angst. Audio
