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Climate protesters confront Resources Minister Shane Jones
A group of climate protesters clashed with resources minister Shane Jones in central Wellington today, when he happened to walk by their march down Lambton Quay.
No new gas likely before 2035
It will make climate impacts smaller, but also any expected impact on the energy market.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
In today's episode, smokefree advocates criticise associate health minister Casey Costello for a lack of transparency, after documents revealed cutting tax for heated tobacco products would benefit… Audio
The long and complicated history of the Dunedin Hospital rebuild
Dunedin Hospital has been a political football - arguably a hospital pass - for years. RNZ charts its history.
Ballot will decide who gets to attend abuse in care apology
The coalition government will proceed with a ballot to decide who can attend an apology to abuse in care survivors.
Political commentators Dale Husband and Brigitte Morten
Kathryn, Dale and Brigitte talk about some of the coalition agreements that are in effect and also the challenges of three party decision making. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30 September 2024
On today's episode, Officials told Associate Health Minister Casey Costello that tobacco giant Philip Morris would be the biggest winner from tax cuts for Heated Tobacco Products, which they said… Audio
Building reforms won't lead to another leaky homes crisis - minister
The Minister for Building and Construction says he is confident an overhaul of Building Consent Authorities will not leave the country open to a re-run of the leaky homes debacle. Audio
'This is the start': Mayor threatens more protests over hospital downgrade
More than 35,000 people marched on Saturday and there's more to come, Jules Radich says. Audio
'Most benefits' of tobacco tax cuts go to tobacco giant
Despite a long list of problems identified by officials, Casey Costello claimed she had got her own "independent" advice.
Kids missing school to get 'significantly cheaper' air fares
Some familes say their children skipping two days of school can save $2000 on flights. Audio
New speed limits mean more people will die - transport researcher
The Minister of Transport is reversing the reductions in speed limits done by the previous Labour government.
Half of charter school applications unlikely to proceed
The government is preparing for up to 15 new charter schools to open early next year.
Building reforms will deliver 'more homes, more quickly' - Property Council
The government is looking at changes to the building consent system - including who is liable when properties are defective.
Parliament gets urgent on sentencing, mining, and charter schools
Parliament spent much of the week debating under urgency. Here's what they were working on. Audio
US Correspondent Mitch McCann
With the latest on the elections and Hurricane Helene, we're joined by our US correspondent, Mitch McCann. Audio
The House For Sun 29 Sept 2024
The Parliament Bill will enable security and assist MP parents, but most crucially it aims to keep governmental fingers from shrinking the parliamentary purse. Audio
'Biggest protest in Dunedin in decades' as up to 35,000 rally against hospital cuts
'We're just getting started,' Dunedin's mayor says after a massive crowd estimated at 35,000 people turned up to protest possible cuts to hospital redevelopment.
Govt signs off new speed limits
Minister of Transport Simeon Brown says the government is reversing Labour's blanket speed-limit reductions from next year.
Climate protesters take to the streets in several cities
Students and supporters in Auckland, New Plymouth and Christchurch swapped their books for picket signs as they joined the School Strike 4 Climate protests on Friday. They had multiple demands,...
