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Winston Peters visits Federated States of Micronesia
In a first of its kind visit New Zealand's deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters visited the Federated States of Micronesia also called FSM. Caleb Fotheringham who was in the FSM has more. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on govt plans to scale back Te Arawhiti
The government has told Te Arawhiti - the office for Māori Crown relations - to concentrate on Treaty Settlements and Taku-tai Moana applications. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ needs to 'lift its DNA game' - gene scientist
As the government moves to lift a 30-year moratorium on gene technology outside of the lab, a geneticist says New Zealand has been behind the curve for too long. Audio
Terminally ill Lake Alice victims to receive 'rapid' compensation
Cabinet has agreed to make a rapid payment of $20,000 available for terminally ill survivors of the rural psychiatric facility.
Nights Politics with Thomas Coughlan
Deputy Political Editor at the New Zealand Herald Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to talk about the big political stories of the week. Audio
The Panel with Alexia Russell and David Downs (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Alexia Russell and David Downs discuss the Government's plan to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on genetically engineered or modified… Audio
How will the coming benefit changes be applied?
Explainer - The government has confirmed its long-signalled changes to the welfare system. RNZ looks at how they will work.
Govt proposal to shake up Te Arawhiti under fire
The government's proposal to shake up Te Arawhiti, the office for Maori Crown relations is only a few hours old and is already coming under fire. It's been described as an attack on the place of Maori… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13th August 2024
On today's episode, The Government is introducing new obligations next year, requiring JobSeekers to reapply every six months and imposing sanctions like mandatory community work and money management… Audio
NZ is running out of gas - literally
Analysis - That's good for the climate, and bad news for the economy.
Musk to interview Trump on X
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is due to interview Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on the X social media network next week in an event that could inject more surprises into the… Audio
'We're not asking much': Luxon defends benefit sanctions
The Prime Minister says the requirements are pretty simple and only fair for those wanted taxpayer money. Audio
Advocacy group call govt sanctions 'beneficiary bashing'
The government is defending it's "tough love" approach for beneficiaries not meeting their obligations, but some advocacy groups say the changes are nothing more than beneficiary bashing and will do… Audio
Niue assembly progress constitutional amendments
Niue's Assembly has passed the third and final reading of the Bills aimed at amending the Constitution of Niue. Audio
Select committee feedback says don't ditch Section 7AA. The government isn't listening.
The coalition government is sticking to its guns on a promise to repeal Section 7AA of the Children's Act, despite expert testimony condemning the move.
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Firearms reform minister says Police Association input not needed
Nicole McKee says Police Association president Chris Cahill is throwing his toys out of the cot. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds of people including a helicopter are searching for a five-year-old boy who's been missing in a rural area south of Gisborne since yesterday afternoon, the Government is… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12th August 2024
On today's episode, the Paris games have come to an end, we look back on the best moments with Barry Guy and Felicity Reid who are in Paris, we also hear from the parents of double gold medallist… Audio
Politics 'doesn't build power stations' - Contact Energy CEO
Contact Energy says government intervention will not help to build more power stations in the country. Audio