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Major RMA overhaul revealed
It has been revealed a major RMA overhaul with two new laws replacing the Resource Management Act; a Natural Environment law and a Planning law. The planning bill would lay out what infrastructure is… Audio
Government reveals sweeping overhaul of the RMA
The coalition is heralding the single largest economic reform in a generation - as it sets out its sweeping overhaul of the RMA. The much-loathed Resource Management Act has proved a perpetual bugbear… Audio
Officials warned against lower methane emissions target
The government chose to go ahead with its preferred option, despite advice that it could increase New Zealand's contribution to global warming.
'We're growing': Te Pāti Māori co-leaders on dismal poll
Support for the party dropped to one percent in the latest poll after weeks of in-fighting, two expulsions and one court order.
Five things you need to know about the RMA replacements
The government has unveiled its proposed replacement bills for the Resource Management Act. Here's five key details.
GST used to be 10%, is it going to rise again?
This December marks 40 years since the law changed to allow GST to be introduced. But are there better ways for the government to collect tax?
Should we care that NZ is falling in Global GDP Ranking?
But we've gone from being in the top seven, to 36th in GDP ranking, with countries like Czech Republic, Lithuania and Slovenia surpassing us. So what does this mean in reality? Do we need to adjust… Audio
Union says nurse shortage is causing delays in GP wait times
The nurses union says people are waiting longer to see their GP because nurses are leaving primary healthcare for better pay overseas, or in hospitals. Tracey Morgan is an NZNO delegate and primary… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Qantas has announced it will launch two new routes out of Auckland in 2026, with flights to Samoa and the Gold Coast; The Auditor General's… Audio
Govt to take over what councils charge developers
A developer in Auckland is backing the Government taking control of what new housing pays for local infrastructure.
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Government set to reveal its Resource Management Act replacement
The Prime Minister says the reforms are a "game changer" for New Zealand.
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report. Audio
New poll good news for National and Labour
Christopher Luxon will be buoyed by the latest 1News-Verian poll - showing the coalition extending its lead on the opposition - and sentiment turning positive. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
The human toll of ACC's financial squeeze
People like father Jacob Hamlin and his family have wound up in hardship as the agency pushes more people off long-term claims to get costs under control. Audio
Former PM: Govt pushing through too many laws under urgency
Former Prime Minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer says the government is pushing too many laws through under urgency, skipping public consultation and proper scrutiny. Leader of the House Chris Bishop says… Audio
Deputy PM explains new RMA replacement
The deputy Prime Minister David Seymour talks RMA replacement and Fast Track Approvals. Audio
Mariameno Kapa-Kingi resolute on her return to Parliament
The MP for Te Tai Tokerau is returning to Parliament for the first time after being temporarily reinstated to Te Pāti Māori.
'The matter's settled': PM rules out further inquiry into McSkimming scandal
Christopher Luxon has expressed confidence in Mark Mitchell and his timeline of events.
Govt has the numbers to stay in power in new poll
Te Pāti Māori is on one percent, while the Greens have dropped to seven percent.
