Policy

Thirty health workers - including specialists, GPs and nurses - have signed an open letter to MPs asking them to waive their right to private healthcare during their time in office. Ruth Hill reports.

The government has directed Sport NZ to scrap its guidelines for how to make community sport more inclusive for transgender people. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A new government report says homelessness is rising faster than New Zealand's population is growing. Associate Minister of Housing Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

In today's episode, Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive; The future of… Audio

America is asking more from its military allies and partners to prepare for future space wars, and New Zealand is on board. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A highly successful programme with the potential to help thousands of orthopaedic patients waiting in pain for specialist appointments is being stymied by lack of funding. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Parliament is continuing to clash over the soaring cost of butter, with both major parties raising the issue in meetings last night with Fonterra's chief executive. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio

Philip Morris allegedly pitched draft legislation to NZ First as part of a lobbying campaign for its Heated Tobacco Products, according to documents released in litigation against a US vaping company… Audio

The price of butter is now 120 percent higher than it was a decade ago, with 500 gram blocks ranging between $8 and $11 in supermarkets. Baking New Zealand president Bernie Sugrue spoke to Ingrid… Audio

A member of the Jewish community says the Harmony Accord, signed by some Muslim and Jewish leaders on Tuesday, is a way for the two communities to stem a rising tide of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism… Audio

The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio

The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio

The Refugee Family Support Category is supposed to allow refugees to reunite with family. Instead, it's a waiting game which could take another decade to clear. Audio

The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to… Audio

In today's episode, Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the… Audio

An expert panel has called for more and better information to help people evaluate flood risk on properties. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

Cabinet has approved the business case for a third medical school, but the total budget has reduced from $380 million to $230 million, with the university expected to stump up the lion's share of $150… Audio

Internal Education Ministry documents have revealed the serious problems plaguing the rewrite of the school curriculum earlier this year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid… Audio

Labour is calling the approval for a third medical school an unclear investment and wants costings for the project released immediately. Labour's spokesperson for health Ayesha Verrall spoke to Corin… Audio