Policy
More overseas building materials allowed in NZ
A new building product specifications document will be released on Monday.
Several hundred protesters rally while Trump's in Scotland
The Presidents presence has turned the picturesque and normally quiet area of southwest Scotland into a virtual fortress.
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka on facing cancer
At just 55, former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka is facing a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. She's too young to have been screened and the drug she needs is not funded. Audio
'Blindsided': Health NZ hires 45 percent of mid-year grad nurses
Health NZ used to hire 80-90 percent of all graduates, a nursing student says.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, deaths in house fires is at its highest level in ten years; New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target; New Zealand was once ranked third in the world… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 25th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins; Auckland councillors have kicked for… Audio
Justice Minister on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt scraps same day enrolments on election day
The government has been accused of attacking democracy by scrapping same day enrolments on election day. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports. Audio
Nearly half of New Zealanders who apply for Australian citizenship not born in New Zealand
Nearly half of all New Zealanders who move to Australia and apply for citizenship there were not born in New Zealand. Rayssa Almeida reports. Audio
Labour on changes to electoral laws
The government has introduced sweeping changes to electoral laws, including ending same-day voter enrolment and increasing the disclosure threshold for those making a donation to a political party… Audio
Union takes MBIE to court over work from home crackdown
The union representing public servants has taken MBIE to court over their crackdown on work-from-home arrangements. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimmons spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to… Audio
Council supports motion to restrict residential helipads
Last month rich-listers Anna Mowbray and Ali Williams's request for a private helipad was approved. Audio
Government scraps same-day election enrolments
The government newly proposed legislation also contains other changes in a bid to overhaul electoral laws.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24th July 2025
In today's episode, the government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people; A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found… Audio
International Court of Justice defines what countries are expected to do to cut emissions
The world's top court has delivered its opinion on climate change, defining what countries are legally expected to do to cut emissions and fix the damage. Lawyers for Climate Action executive director… Audio
Scathing review of Nelson Hospital released
A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found the persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for service. Health New Zealand's… Audio
Labour on removal of trans-inclusive sport guidelines
Labour says the removal of trans-inclusive community sport guidelines is kicking the rainbow community while it's down. Labour MP Shanan Halbert spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Open letter signed asking MPs to give up private healthcare
Thirty health workers - including specialists, GPs and nurses - have signed an open letter to MPs asking them to waive their right to private healthcare during their time in office. Ruth Hill reports.
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