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Politics 'doesn't build power stations' - Contact Energy CEO
Contact Energy says government intervention will not help to build more power stations in the country. Audio
Wairarapa Hospital short-staffed by 40 nurses
One experienced nurse has told RNZ recent demand has "brought staff to their knees".
Media in the middle of angst over race
The week began with a former PM warning we need to take the heat out of race relations in politics - but it ended with a lot more of that. The media were right in the middle of it - and Māori…
Marking the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions
On the 12 August 1949, fifty-eight countries, hoping to limit the kinds of horrors seen during the Second World War, signed the four Geneva Conventions. Waikato University's International Law… Audio
Taking their word for it: Lying and MPs
Few people think MPs never lie, so why are they seldom punished? We investigate Parliament’s rules on mistakes, fibs, and perfidious calumny. Audio
Imran Ahmed: Countering the online hate fuelling UK riots
Almost 500 arrests have been made in connection with the eruption of far-right violence this week following the killing of three young girls at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, in the… Audio
Restaurants on Auckland's K Road forced to close
They say road works, no parking and anti-social behaviour are putting customers off. Audio
7AA repeal: Why ACT's policy faces heartfelt resistance
The repeal of Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act was front and centre at Parliament this week, with former Minister in charge of the legislation Tracey Martin telling the government to rethink its… Audio
The Panel with Mike Williams & Heather Roy (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Mike Williams & Heather Roy discuss: our Olympic medal haul, Christchurch Cathedral and whether the Greens kicking Darleen Tana out or parliament… Audio
Caretaker govt in charge in Bangladesh
Asia correspondent Erin Hale speaks to Lisa Owen about a caretaker government taking charge in Bangladesh after weeks of protests saw the former administration overthrown, Taiwan producing a TV show… Audio
Aratere ferry will be back sailing this weekend after repairs
The interislander ferry, that punched a hole in its hull while docking in the Capital yesterday, should be back sailing over the weekend, following repairs. However, the incident has again raised… Audio
Kiwi comes to stranded pooch's rescue in Canadian river
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the coach of Canada's Olympic football team offering her first statement since the spying scandal, an army of bots supporting Canada's… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 9 August 2024
On today's episode, another major pulp mill has been forced to close due to crippling power prices - which it says is having major knock on effects for the local economy, it's been an historic and… Audio
Key's presence reminds National of its struggles
Week in Politics: The former PM looms large, the government's maths initiative runs into controversy, and warnings are sounded over Health NZ's finances.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 August
On today's episode, Ellesse Andrews won the women's Keirin at the velodrome in a dominant final performance, taking gold, and the K4 500m team also won gold overnight, Nathan Rarere brings us the… Audio
Ex-youth offender sceptical new boot camps will help
A Taranaki man says attending a boot-camp in the 1980s left him toughened-up and angry - but not rehabilitated.
Minister of Sport Chris Bishop on his Olympics Paris visit
The Minister of Sport Chris Bishop is in Paris, he joined Nathan Rarere for a chat. Audio
Water cooler chat: Parliament’s General Debate
From birthday messages, to lamenting New Zealand cultural icons, the General Debate enables MPs to climb onto the soapbox and yarn about whatever's on their mind. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August 2024
On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what… Audio
