Policy
Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road speed limit to increase to 110km/h
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the road was designed with safety features in mind, and mostly straight.
Budget 2025: Spy agencies funds cut as national security threats grow
Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.
The Panel with Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Denise L'Estrange-Corbet and Chris Wikaira. They discuss cuts to science and tech funding in Budget 2025, speed sign confusion around… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio
Tougher benefit rules for young people trigger mixed responses
The policy is forecast to save the government about $163 million over four years. Audio
'Disappointing' Budget being paid for by women - Labour
But Finance Minister Nicola Willis says the Budget is for all men and women in New Zealand. Audio
Budget: Māori question lack of targeted funding
But David Seymour says there should be no such thing as Māori funding.
How much of the Budget will go to Nelson Hospital redevelopment?
Two buildings will be refurbished while a whole new building will be built.
So what do business owners think of 'investment boost' package?
The boost allows the deduction of 20 percent of the cost of new assets on top of normal depreciation.
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. They discuss the urgent pay equity law change that emerged in today's Budget and some plurals that will… Audio
The Panel with Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Aimie Hines and Simon Wilson. They discuss reactions to Budget 2025, Wellington City Council's decision to save both Begonia House and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 22 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ has been blocked from revealing details of a confidential pre-Budget education report this morning, Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings… Audio
Labour critical of govt's decision to scrap digital services tax
Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 May 2025
In today's episode, there's a new and stark warning from the United Nations that thousands of babies could die in Gaza over the next two days if more aid doesn't reach them, the debate over the… Audio
Govt plans to increase amount of weedkiller residue allowed on foods
A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety… Audio
Casey Costello under fire for being 'MIA' as Minister for Seniors
Labour's Ingrid Leary claims Costello has done more to help tobacco companies than Seniors.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio
Protestors at Parliament to remind PM of bowel cancer pledge
A rally on Parliament grounds on Tuesday afternoon is reminding the Prime Minister of a pre-election pledge to lower the country's free bowel screening age. Rally organiser Jackie Robertson spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 May 2025
In today's episode, it's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed… Audio
