Anneke Smith

The government has all but confirmed it will lift New Zealand's defence spending in the near term - though details like 'when' and 'by how much' are still unclear. The Prime Minister said he's open to… Audio

The government is investing $30 million dollars' worth of tourism levies into conservation tourism. Conversation Minister Tama Potaka announced the funding at the Prime Minister's weekly post-Cabinet… Audio

Public health experts say good gun laws require multiple layers of legislation and they want a risk management approach called the "Swiss cheese model". Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

MPs have gone head to head on health in a special debate about the recent resignation of Health New Zealand's top boss. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

The government's new Chief Victims Advisor has hit out at ACT leader David Seymour over his handling of two criminal cases, saying he was wrong and out of line. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio

One of the men sexually abused as a teenager by former ACT party president says it's a relief Tim Jago has finally been named. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

After years of secrecy, former ACT Party president Tim Jago can now be named as the political figure who abused teenage boys in the 1990s. Jago was found guilty of eight charges of indecent assault… Audio

On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday, Samoa's Director-General of Health says Robert F. Kennedy… Audio

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Winston Peters has conceded that Shane Jones' "send Mexicans home" comment could have been expressed differently. Mr Peters also told immigrant Green MPs to "show some gratitude" for being in New… Audio

The government's move to loosen visitor visa rules has already piqued overseas interest - including from Americans who've lost their homes in the LA fires. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Prime Minister Luxon wants mining to dig deeper into the country's economy, calling it a key player in the government's growth plan. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

Expectant parents are being warned about disruption at Wellington Hospital as work to replace its faulty copper pipes progresses. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

New research reveals a significant increase in the number of people with prescriptions for legal medical cannabis products. Massey Associate Professor Marta Rychert spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio

On today's episode, the latest on the devastating fires in California, further questions are raised about the Treaty Principles Bill submissions and a close friend of out-going Warrior's captain Tohu… Audio

Tech experts say the huge number of submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill earlier this week may have been the result of nefarious online behaviour. The numbers set a new record and some tech… Audio

Tech experts say website problems preventing people from submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill may come down to cost-cutting measures. MPs will consider allowing late submissions - though bigger… Audio

A former trade negotiator says the world is entering into a new era of unpredictability as Trump prepares to take office. The US Congress has officially certified Donald Trump's election victory ahead… Audio

On today's episode, New Zealand search and rescue crews in Vanuatu are still hopeful they can find survivors in Port Vila's collapsed buildings, Liam Lawson will be racing for the Red Bull Formula 1… Audio

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