Policy
Whanganui mayor pushes back on Seymour's attendance appeal
David Seymour called on all mayors across the country to help with school attendance last week.
Changes to KiwiSaver?
This week the government announced plans to cut the operating allowance in this year's budget by $1.1 billion, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis has hinted at changes to KiwiSaver. Audio
How the US 'war on woke' and women risks weakening its own military capability
Analysis - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the Women, Peace and Security initiative 'woke' and 'divisive'. But history shows soldiers of all stripes have served with honour.
Does New Zealand have too many government ministers?
The size and make-up of any executive is set by the Prime Minister.
Undecided voters may shake up Australian election
Analysis - The number of soft voters is significantly higher than at previous elections.
Seymour wants to cut number of ministers handling portfolios
ACT Party leader David Seymour wants to slash the number of ministers taking care of portfolios, calling the current set up "bloated" and "full of meaningless titles". He spoke to RNZ's Deputy… Audio
Regulatory Standards Bill claim accepted for urgency by Waitangi Tribunal
The group behind last year's Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti has been granted an urgent hearing at the Waitangi Tribunal regarding the Regulatory Standards Bill.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 1 May 2025
In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 April 2025
In today's episode, the Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says Cabinet has agreed to reinstate a total ban on prisoners voting in general elections, Labor leader Anthony Albanese remains on track to… Audio
Our failing integrity safeguards
Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over them.
Keeping politicians honest
Increasing numbers of politicians are failing to manage real or perceived conflicts of interest, and there are calls to strengthen protocols over them. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 29 April 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister has announced the government will slash new spending in the upcoming budget, Wellington will elect a new mayor later this year after Tory Whanau confirmed she… Audio
Tradies able to sign off own work under new scheme
House builders and tradespeople deemed as "trusted" will be able to sign off their own work under a self-certification scheme to be introduced by the government. Building and construction Minister… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss local opposition to speed limit increases in Gisborne, an approved digital billboard that may… Audio
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Niki Bezzant and Peter Elliott. They discuss the enormous queue of New Zealanders waiting for specialist appointments and a petition… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Audio
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
