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Retiree calls for pension 'top-up' for those unable to save
Helen is facing retirement with just $1000 in savings. "Much of my life was spent caring for others," he says.
ACT pledges pushback on supermarket crackdown
Further regulation of the supermarket sector may hit a snag in the form of David Seymour, who is mounting strong opposition to any such move.
Dunedin City Council calling for under review hospital project to proceed
Health New Zealand commissioner Lester Levy has said it is one of many projects under review.
The Week in Politics: More roads and maybe fewer tourists
Analysis - The government's $32.9 billion transport spend-up, a big hike in the tourist levy, and the prime minister's ferry-free visit to South Korea.
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss a possible Capital Gains Tax, and the state of gun law in Aotearoa. Selwyn Manning is Managing Director & a… Audio
Residency for couple years after adviser forgot to apply for visa
Brazilians Newton Santos and Nubia Chiarelli had been fighting to get their case reviewed since 2021.
Focus on Politics for 7 Sept 2024
RNZ's Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch digs into the first report card from the Grocery Commissioner - and considers what is to come. Audio
Secretive legal advice says charter schools likely breach labour rules
Previously confidential legal advice on the school changes has been revealed.
New Kuini takes on father's mantle
All eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Audio
Resounding support around the motu for Kuini Nga wai hono I te po
There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul, Te Waananga Takiura reo māori student Miro Harre and Te Whare Karioi Kaihaka… Audio
Around the motu: Mike Tweed in Whanganui
Whanganui District Council has voted 11-2 to keep Maori wards for the 2025 election. A Whanganui freedom camping site next to the Whanganui River has been shut down due to property damage, abuse and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 6th September
On today's episode, Kuini Nga Wai Hono i te Po has ascended the throne, succeeding her father, the late Kiingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Thursday atop Taupiri Maunga, Councillors in the Far… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Govt says rules governing slash need to be clarified
The government wants to roll back local councils' ability to set tough rules for forestry. Wairoa mayor Craig Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Final day for councils to decide on Maori wards
It's the final day for councils to decide whether they will ditch Maori wards or agree to a binding poll. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Māori Queen to continue her father's call for Māori to unite
Kiingitanga has a new leader and all eyes are now on how Kuini Nga Wai Hono i Te Po will continue her father's call for Māori to unite against government policies. Political reporter Lillian Hanly was… Audio
Minister wants to roll back 'unworkable' forestry rules
The government is proposing to roll back the ability of councils to introduce their own tougher rules for forestry.
Politicians pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia
Politicians from across the spectrum have paid their respects to the Māori King at Tuurangawaewae Marae. Political Reporter Lillian Hanly was there. Audio
