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"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.
Mata Reports: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video
Mata Season 2 | Mata Reports Episode 2: Toxic Legacy - A Fast Track to Failure?
Watch: In this new video investigation from the Mata Reports series by the Aotearoa Media Collective, Mihingarangi Forbes and Annabelle Lee-Mather visit Kawerau and hear warnings about the fast-track… Video, Audio
'Slippery slope to mediocrity': Mayors hit back at PM's speech
![Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (right), pictured alongside Minister of Local Government Simeon Brown, told local government representatives on Wednesday to focus spending on core services. Photo: Max Frethey. [via LDR single use only]](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--DfybKwT2--/ar_16:10,c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1724291622/4KL1PEN_Luxon_Standup_scaled_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Christopher Luxon called for councils to "rein in the fantasies", manage spending, and focus on delivering their core services - but mayors say they already do this.
Regional Deals: Government announces special agreements for councils
Councils from five regions will be invited to submit proposals under the so-called Regional Deals.
Leaked document shows tobacco company targeted political parties
A leaked document from tobacco giant Philip Morris says the company should target political parties, including New Zealand First and the Maori Party, to get more favourable regulation for its Heated… Audio
Sepuloni: the price of electricity in New Zealand
Thursday is the time First Up talks with the Labour opposition, Carmel Sepuloni joined Nathan Rarere for a look at the political week. Audio
Water, coastlines, and corrections: Parliament’s committee stage this week
It's not uncommon for a Committee of the Whole House to need several sittings to consider a bill. With three government bills under consideration by the Committee this week, most of Parliament's… Audio
No congestion charging for Nelson, yet
Regional leaders don't currently see a place for time-of-use charging in Nelson Tasman, but add that it shouldn't be ruled out in the face of future population growth.
Iwi's challenge to Seymour: Kill the Treaty Principles Bill or front up
An iwi says it's disappointed by the ACT leader's "divisive rhetoric" and he needs to change course.
Kiingi Tuuheitia doesn't want politicians to lead talks of nationhood
Kiingi Tuuheitia has told iwi he does not want politicians to lead the conversation about nationhood - in his closing address at Koroneihana celebrations. He said he wants the government to engage… Audio
250 police roles cut, commissioner says no reduction in frontline services
Almost 250 police jobs are being cut, but the Commissioner said it won't mean a reduction in frontline services. The Police Commissioner declined to be interviewed but in a statement said the "change… Audio
Does NZ need a nationwide power conservation campaign?
Is Aotearoa in an energy crisis and do we need a nationwide power conservation campaign? Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones met with the industry regulator, the Electricty Authority earlier to get… Audio
Local councils need to 'rein in the fantasies' on spending - PM
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told attendees at the Local Government New Zealand conference in Wellington today that local councils need to "rein in the fantasies" on spending.
David Seymour accused of hypocrisy
ACT's David Seymour has been accused of hypocrisy after revelations his new regulations ministry is paying big bucks for staff salaries - and will soon balloon to more than 90 staff. That's despite… Audio
Bodies of more Israeli hostages recovered from Gaza
Middle East correspondent Jacob Brown speaks to Lisa Owen about more bodies of Israeli hostages have been recovered from Gaza, Washington's top diplomat is back in the Middle East for an urgent push… Audio
