Policy

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Why trial and error isn't the best way to learn financial literacy, and how a new curriculum could help Audio

In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio

In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget… Audio