Policy
Three-year pilot of new anti-organised crime structure mooted
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading.
Changing the future for organised crime
The final report from the Ministerial Advisory Group on Organised Crime is delivered today, and it makes for frightening reading. Audio
City to Sea Bridge advocate optimistic after earthquake law change
The standards being scrapped are too broad and inconsistent, the Construction Minister says.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29th September 2025
In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Audio
The House: Inside the Beehive’s emergency command ‘bunker’
RNZ takes a tour of 'The Beehive Bunker' - the National Crisis Management Centre.
Luxon says cancer patients not forgotten - they claim otherwise
During the election campaign, National pledged to fund a list of medications for solid cancer tumours.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Audio
Principals' boycott of curriculum roadshows not formal industrial action - union
Union members say they won't attend next month's events promoting the government's curriculum changes until they get a pay offer.
Auckland to 'grow both up and out' - Minister welcomes plan for taller buildings
Public submissions on the plan to allow 10-15 storey buildings built around public transport hubs will open in the coming months. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25th September 2025
In today's episode, Auckland Council has voted in favour of a new housing intensification plan that clears the way for high-rise buildings of up to 15 storeys around public transport hubs; a new… Audio
Former Reserve Bank governor optimistic about new appointee
Anna Breman will be the first woman to fill the Reserve Bank governor role.
Midday Report Essentials for 24 September 2025
In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 September 2025
In today's episode, National's Chris Bishop and Labour's Kieran McAnulty join the political panel, the chief executive of the New Zealand College of Midwives is urging New Zealanders to dismiss Donald… Audio
Employers back plan to replace Holidays Act, unions push back
Workplace Relations Minister Brooke van Velden announced the plan to make annual leave and sick leave pro-rated. Audio
A race to change laws sees a sprint to the courts
A spate of legal cases have put the Government up against industries and unions who say fast-tracked laws have been undemocratic. Audio
Inside the hush-hush visit that brought Trump's FBI boss to NZ
FBI director Kash Patel made a secretive trip to the country in July, but why was he here? And how much did it cost New Zealand taxpayers?
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025
In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Audio
Retirement Commissioner to step down after six years
Jane Wrightson, who led KiwiSaver and retirement reforms, says the Commission is ready for a new leader. Audio
