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Who would you choose to be the US President?
Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people on the streets of Auckland which presidential candidate they would vote for and why. Audio
Health researchers blame politicians for funding shortfall
New analysis shows Health New Zealand / Te Whatu Ora is unlikely to find the requested $1.4 billion in savings without impacting frontline services.
Watch: Luxon would work with Seymour, Peters again after 2026 election
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has said he would work with both Winston Peters and David Seymour again, as he likes working with them.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 August 2024
On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Audio
Luxon walks a minefield at Koroneihana
The Week in Politics: The PM faces heat at Tūrangawaewae, David Seymour's Treaty Principles Bill faces an early death, and the government faces an energy crisis.
Second tranche of RMA reforms on the way
The shake-up of NZ's planning laws continues, with a second bill to focus on infrastructure, energy, housing, farming and natural hazards. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 August
On today's episode, the mayors of Taupō and Ruapehu are feeling hopeful after a meeting with central government about the impending mill closures in their regions, Kamala Harris is set to formally… Audio
Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis
RNZ Pacific correspondent Lydia Lewis is in Tonga - where Pacific leaders are starting to arrive for the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders' Meeting. Audio
Day after accusing councils of wasting money, govt puts $750K toward dance festival
Critics are targetting funding for a new street dance contest and salaries at the Ministry for Regulation.
Minister brushes off revelation tobacco giant targeted NZ First
The Opposition says it's all the more reason for Casey Costello to show she is not being influenced by lobbyists.
Tonga to host South Pacific Forum
Leaders from around the South Pacific, including Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, will be attending this year's South Pacific Forum which begins in Tonga next Monday. Massey University's Anna Powles… Audio
Govt promises shift in way it works with councils
The government's promising an historic shift in the way it works with local councils to help boost jobs and housing and fix broken roads and pipes. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more. Audio
Kamala Harris to accept Democratic nomination
Kamala Harris is set to formally accept the Democratic Party's nomination for President of the United States. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government announces second phase of RMA reform
Chris Bishop is continuing on his quest to slash red tape and has announced his second phase of reform to the Resource Management Act. Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
"New Caledonia is France," Roger-Lacan counters Wamytan
The French Ambassador to the Pacific hits back at New Caledonia congress president Roch Wamytan saying New Caledonia is not France. Audio
Study finds Pasifika more likely to be tasered by NZ police
Independent research commissioned by New Zealand police into bias has found being Maori, Pasifika, male or mentally ill puts people at higher risk of force being used. Audio
Kamala Harris to take centre stage at the DNC tonight
Kamala Harris takes centre stage at the DNC tonight, Bevan Hurley is on the job for First UP in New York City Audio
More economic pain ahead
Is New Zealand going through a bout of austerity ... or are we just in a funk after being battered by a parade of bad economic numbers? Audio
Lake Alice survivor tired of waiting for compensation
He says he will not turn up to the government apology for abuse in care if he has not received proper compensation by then.
