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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August 2024
On today's episode, global financial markets are in turmoil as recession fears shook global markets and drove investors out of risky assets overnight, Woolworths supermarket workers have voted to take… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 6 August
On today's episode, Alexandra's finest, Finn Butcher, has won New Zealand's third gold medal of the Paris Olympic Games, dominating the final of the kayak cross, we get the latest from Nathan Rarere… Audio
Live: Te Whatu Ora financial woes even worse than reported - commissioner
Meanwhile, the government is facing more questions about its relationship with Māori.
PM Luxon on repeal of section 7AA
The Former Children's Minister Tracey Martin is advising National to invoke the 'agree to disagree' clause of their coalition agreement and stop the repeal of section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki act… Audio
Kamala Harris to choose running mate for US presidential campaign
US Vice President Kamala Harris is making the biggest decision of her two-week-old presidential campaign as she chooses her running mate for the November presidential election. Washington… Audio
Former Children's Minister tells government to stop 7AA repeal
Parliament's Social Services and Community Committee has been hearing submissions on the legislation to repeal Section 7AA, which binds Oranga Tamariki to the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi.
Doctor urges end to 'political football treatment' of healthcare
A leading surgeon is calling on politicians to stop using the health system for "point-scoring" and work together to treat health inequities in rural regions.
How a Kiwibank sale might work
Nicola Willis wants to "explore where more capital could come from", and KiwiSaver managers say they can help.
Education Minister warns of 'a lot more' change to come for sector
Erica Stanford says she acknowledges there has been a lot of change to the education sector, but more is needed to change student results.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 August 2024
On today's episode, hundreds are gathering outside parliament in support of Ngapuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act, a group of midwives taking the Ministry of… Audio
'We are treating this as a crisis': Ngāpuhi gather at Parliament
More than 200 people have gathered outside Parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act.
Hundreds at parliament to support Ngāpuhi opposition to repeal Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act
Hundreds gathering outside parliament in support of Ngāpuhi opposition to the repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. A spokesperson for Ngāpuhi, Hinerangi Himiona, spoke to Charlotte Cook.
…Labour fears maths revamp will repeat past miscalculations
Labour is hoping changes to the way maths is taught keep in place strategies it says are working to lift achievement. Audio
Political commentators Sue Moroney & Tim Hurdle
Sue Moroney and Tim Hurdle join Paddy to talk about all things political. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 August
On today's episode, Noah Lyles has won the men's 100m gold medal, Nathan Rarere brings us the latest from Paris, we also hear from Eliza McCartney ahead of her pole vaulting event, the Education… Audio
Labour on government's new maths curriculum rollout
The Government is bringing forward the rollout of a new maths curriculum, saying it's to ensure children do not continue to fall through the cracks. Labour's spokesperson for education, and ex… Audio
National Party holds AGM
The National Party's membership base rallied in Auckland this weekend - clearly relishing being back in government after last year's election. Political reporter Anneke Smith was there. Audio
Luxon growing into the prime minister role - John Key
As National Party members rallied in Auckland over the weekend, Sir John says Christopher Luxon is growing into the PM role.
Fraction of incorrectly paid cost-of-living support returned
ACT says Inland Revenue should reconsider policy of not chasing the payments.
'I just don't want it': Kieran McAnulty emphatically rules out Labour leadership bid
The senior Labour MP insists he does not want to be the leader of his party, even if the position was vacant.
