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Controversial Hawke's Bay dam in contention for fast-track approval
A previous headline incorrectly stated that this project had received fast-track approval
The chair of a controversial Hawke's Bay dam project included in the government's Fast-track Approvals Bill… Audio
Willis on paying out flood victims, loss of Manawanui
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks earthquakes and the loss of the Manawanui Audio
Green light for more than 8000 new homes around Wellington
The government's Fast-track Approvals Bill could see a much-needed boost to the capital's housing supply, but some of the projects are not without controversy.
Opponents fume over a 'zombie project' brought back to life
Trans-Tasman Resources wants to mine 50 million tonnes of sea bed a year for 30 years, and it's just been included on the fast-track projects list.
Kamala Harris, on popular podcast, rejects Republican digs at childless women
US Vice President Kamala Harris has rejected Republican Sarah Huckabee Sanders' suggestion that the Democratic presidential candidate is not humble because she does not have biological children.
Govt working on buyout scheme for homeowners affected by weather - Mitchell
The Emergency Management Minister said the government is working on a buy out blue print so home owners hit by extreme weather know where they stand. About a dozen Dunedin houses have been red… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Audio
Cuts looming for 'critical' public health services
A document leaked to RNZ shows service are proposing to axe staff and pull back on projects.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
NZ First won't say if it backs crucial action to meet Paris Target
The climate change minister has admitted there's no way to meet NZ's commitments under the Paris Agreement without buying help.
Council questions traffic count figures behind toll proposal
The plan to charge motorists $4.30 and trucks $8.60 a trip on the Manawatū-Tararua highway has come under heavy criticism. Audio
149 projects selected by Fast-track Approvals Bill
The projects will help the economy, housing crisis and infrastructure deficits, Minister for Infrastructure Chris Bishop says.
In pictures: How Parliament's questions are vetted
The House - Attend the session where MPs' oral questions to the government are vetted and authenticated by Parliament's Office of the Clerk. Audio
Who most deserves government help?
If you were running New Zealand and had $100, how much of this money would you spend to support and take care of different vulnerable groups of the population? Audio
Celebrity endorsement and the US Election
This week saw the US Vice Presidential debate widely accepted as a tie and singer Chappell Roan faced backlash from fans for failing to endorse a candidate in the upcoming US presidential election… Audio
The House For Sun 6 Oct 2024
Phil Smith watches Parliament's Clerks pre-vet Question Time's twelve primary questions. Audio
Storm-struck submitter wades into oil and gas ban debate
Benjamin Nevell made his submission against the Crown Minerals Amendment Bill while wading through flooding Dunedin
Lack of resources may frustrate new suicide prevention plan
The new plan is out for consultation but there are questions whether agencies will be able to support it.
Costello's advice on HTP's could expose NZ
An odd assemblage of papers that could expose Aotearoa to a radical and potentially harmful experiment. That's how one public health expert describes the five documents that make up minister Casey… Audio
Govt wants more pre-constructed buildings for schools
Schools can forget about flash architecturally-designed classrooms. Instead, the government wants more pre-constructed buildings and fewer bespoke designs. It is overhauling the way school property is… Audio
