Policy
Regulatory Standards Bill passes into law
It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law… Audio
NZ's health and safety record still poor 15 years on from Pike River
New Zealand workers are more likely to die than in Australia or the United Kingdom, new research shows.
Prescription changes - but will it be good for our health?
From 2026 prescriptions are changing from three months to twelve months. The rule change means that patients on some long-term medications won't have to return to the GP every 12 weeks as they do… Audio
Te Pati Māori MPs meet without party co-leaders
It comes after the National Council made the decision to expel Te Pati Māori MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Tākuta Ferris.
Calls for promises to be kept, one year after abuse in care apology
At last November's apology, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon told survivors that a new independent redress scheme would be established. Audio
Dunedin City Council's new water plan given green light
The council opted to retain in-house control of its drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
Congestion Charging: What does it mean for you?
Aucklanders, this is news you need to know, congestion charging is coming. A Government bill to bring it in passed its third reading in parliament, and that means it will pass into law. Congestion… Audio
Chris Hipkins
Chris Hipkins on how he would bring real competition back to New Zealand and take on the monopolies. From capitalism “with a human face” to the politics of coalition, he opens up about how he'd lead a… Audio
Individual actions and combating climate change
We're want to talk about climate change, and more specifically whether policy makers are throwing in the towel on the climate battle. It's a question we're asking because Climate Change Minister Simon… Audio
Outcry reveals deep divisions behind education overhaul
Criticism is overblown and not a reflection of what the sector thinks, according to a key player in the curriculum rewrite.
Behind the education overhaul
A key player in the curriculum rewrite says the criticism is overblown - and not a reflection what the sector thinks. Audio
Why commercial fishing is still allowed in 'protected' zones
The Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tīkapa Moana, a City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn.
Minister calls for loosening of Eden Park concert rules
A neighbour of Eden Park is "loving" the possibility of restrictions being loosened at the stadium to allow for more concerts and events. Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
City Councillor slams "protected" gulf zones that still allow fishing
A City Councillor and a Marine Science Professor warn that the Hauraki Gulf recovery is at risk after a last-minute fishing carve-out to the new Tikapa Moana. Audio
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Govt warned of risks in plan to means-test benefit for teens
The government was warned its plan to means-test benefits for 18 and 19 year olds could keep them in unsafe homes, or encourage teen pregnancies. The general manager of Aviva Canterbury, a family harm… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 3 November
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon joins us for his weekly chat; The number of known measles cases in the country has climbed to 17, with new cases confirmed in Wellington and… Audio
Rules loosened to attract more Chinese tourists
The government expects 50,000 extra visitors from China each year under the new visa rules.
Beyond Trump: Luxon's quiet wins in Southeast Asia
Analysis:Christopher Luxon says he used his trip to double down on deepening ties with fast growing economies.
