Politics
Rat numbers could double by 2090, DOC warns
The Department of Conservation is urgently hunting an extra $150 million in revenue, warning it's at risk of going backwards.
Conservation groups concerned over RMA scrapping
Conservation groups are warning the scrapping of the Resource Management Act could put environmental protections at risk. Forest and Bird chief advisor Richard Capie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Government revokes charter school contract with non-existent trust
The agency previously explained the mistake happened because the school's sponsor changed its arrangements during the process.
Don McGlashan
A revealing conversation with one of our great songwriters. He opens up about the heartbreaking loss behind his song Andy . Plus his one regret about the night he told a minister to “shut up” at the… Video, Audio
The Richardson v Willis fiscal boxing match
Deputy political editor at The Post Henry Cooke joins Emile Donovan to discuss the challenge. Audio
Coalition reveals RMA replacement, but will it stand the test of time?
The replacement includes a Planning Bill and a Natural Environment Bill which will be sent to select committee next week.
Richardson ready to debate Willis on NZ's finances
The former finance minister has accepted the challenge from current Finance Minister Nicola Willis to debate her.
Parliament halted by protest demanding sanctions on Israel
Question Time was just beginning as the call "free Palestine" rang out from above the chamber.
Listen: The Panel LIVE from Revelry Bar in Auckland
Wallace Chapman and The Panel break free of the studio and invade Auckland's Ponsonby Road for a hit of pub politics and current affairs.
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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