Policy
More than 50 nations want to start trade talks with US after tariffs, Trump officials say
The countries have not been named and details about the talks are unknown. Audio
Musk says he hopes for 'zero tariffs' between US and Europe
Following Trump's announcement, European Union countries will be subject to a general tariff of 20 percent.
Govt considering opting back into infant formula standards
RNZ understands the government is considering opting back into trans-Tasman infant formula standards, after rejecting them last year. Anusha Bradley reports. Audio
Surprises in government's next quarterly plan
The government says it's ticked off 37 out of 40 goals in its last plan - but there's some big milestones in the next.
'Gambling by stealth' - Iwi leaders call for halt on gambling law reform
The government plans to auction off 15 online casino licenses next year.
'For the kids': Luxon hears Polyfest funding plea
Polyfest's 50th anniversary transformed from a mere celebration into a powerful call for the government to invest in Aotearoa New Zealand's largest cultural youth festival.
Petition supporting change to volunteer firefighters ACC eligibility reaches 30,000
The petition calls for volunteer firefighters to get the same ACC coverage and benefits as their paid colleagues.
Locals need more say on congestion charging plans - Auckland councillors
The transport committee is pushing for changes to a parliamentary bill
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 4 April 2025
In today's episode, heavy rain is hitting the North Island, we get the latest update, Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses what happens next after Trump has hit New Zealand with tariffs, the Auditor… Audio
Top marks for education authorities from minister
Erica Stanford says her main agencies have improved since she gave them dire satisfaction ratings last year.
Bill unbinding Treaty principles, Oranga Tamariki passes final reading
The legislation change would not require Oranga Tamariki to work in partnership with iwi and hapū.
Gene Technology Bill: The public have their say
Nearly 25 years after the "corngate" saga, the debate on genetic modification is back thanks to the Gene Technology Bill currently in select committee.
Cook Islands PM says a new constitutional agreement with NZ needs to reflect increasing independence
Mark Brown has recently been caught up in a bitter dispute with New Zealand over agreements he signed with China.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 3 April 2025
On today's episode, an RNZ investigation has revealed ministers were lobbied by infant formula companies in the months before the government ditched tougher rules for how formula is made and sold, the… Audio
Climate change is a real financial risk, Super Fund managers say
The managers of the New Zealand Super Fund say they apply a climate lens to every activity. Audio
Planned health and safety law changes miss bigger problems - union
The legislation aims to clarify the responsibilities of the day-to-day management of health and safety risks.
Rural residents challenge BOP boundary changes
The Representation Commission is consulting on its electoral boundary review that will see changes to the Tauranga, Bay of Plenty and Rotorua electorates for the 2026 general election. Audio
Problems ahead unless government changes retirement policy - report
A researcher says whatever the approach, implementing changes will put a double burden on the working-age population.
Compulsory Shakespeare for students - to be, or not to be?
Missing from a controversial draft document was any reference to Te Mātaiaho. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 April 2025
In today's episode, the new RNZ-Reid research poll has the government just ahead, as Aotearoa heads into the cooler months there are concerns rising power prices will lead to energy poverty, an… Audio
