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From Beehive to Bluegrass: Kiwi MPs head stateside
The House hears from two MPs, usually foes, who have spent a week together stateside, like a political odd couple.
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How to grow the next generation of Pasifika politicians
It's disheartening how little support there is for Pasifika local politicians, a Māori-Tonga councillor says.
Traffic light system creating atmosphere of 'fear' and 'stress'
The changes could affect many disabled people on the Jobseeker Support benefit, a disabilities advocate says.
RFK Jr ends US presidential campaign, endorses Trump
Hours after announcing the endorsement in a press conference, Kennedy joined Trump at a campaign event in Arizona, where the crowd cheered the independent loudly.
How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
The House - MPs in the House argued at length about something usually hidden from view on Wednesday - it all started with a question on Parliament's Tiles. Audio
Focus on Politics: Govt's Treaty principles positions crystallise at Koroneihana
The typically apolitical anniversary of the Māori King's coronation was this year full of challenges to the government and the prime minister. Audio
How not to answer a question, and other lessons from Parliament
A dispute during Question Time this week was packed with lessons on asking questions in Parliament, and especially how not to answer them. Audio
MSD apologises for telling sickness beneficiary to send 'up-to-date' CV
"I was actually, really stressed about this - I was actually, really worried," says Keryn Densem, who the ministry admits was sent the letter by accident.
Coalition positions on Treaty principles crystallise at Koroneihana
In the pouring rain and whipping winds, politicians arrived at Ngāruawāhia's Tūrangawaewae marae for te Koroneihana, the 18th anniversary of the Māori King's coronation.
The typically apolitical… Audio
The Panel with Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Catherine Robertson discuss Vice President Kamala Harris' speech at the Democratic National Convention. Audio
North Korea takes issue with US selling helicopters
Asia correspondent William Denselow speaks to Lisa Owen about North Korea taking issue with the United States selling Apache helicopters to the South, tensions at sea between China and the Philippines… Audio
Veteran activists call to unite against govt's 'blitzkrieg' on Māori rights
But the government is hitting back at the group, taking issue with its name and use of the word "blitzkrieg".
Who would you vote for in the US election?
Visual journalist Nick Monro asked a few more people in Auckland who they would vote for and why in this year's election. Audio
Kamala Harris officially accepts Democratic party's nomination
US Vice President Kamala Harris has officially accepted the Democratic party's presidential nomination. It came on the final evening of the Democratic National Convention which featured a star studded… Audio
Labour commits to funding councils for central govt work
Unfunded mandates have long been identified as key difficulty facing local government's revenue streams.
Who would you choose to be the US President?
Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people on the streets of Auckland which presidential candidate they would vote for and why. Audio
Health researchers blame politicians for funding shortfall
New analysis shows Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is unlikely to find the requested $1.4 billion in savings without impacting frontline services.
Watch: Luxon would work with Seymour, Peters again after 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said he would work with both Winston Peters and David Seymour again, as he likes working with them.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
