Policy
Hīkoi mō te Tiriti heads towards Parliament
After travelling the length of the country, tens of thousands of protesters opposing the Treaty Principles Bill are completing their hīkoi on Tuesday on the steps of Parliament. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
In today's episode, the hikoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 November 2024
On today’s episode, Kuini Nga wai hono i te po, the Māori Queen, is to join the hīkoi to Parliament, The Nurses Organisation will hold a nationwide strike next month over pay, the commerce and… Audio
New Zealand may face fallout from Trump's economic war
We aren't the target of US President-elects threats, but might end up collateral damage.
Bill to stop foreign interference introduced to Parliament
The bill introduces new offences to criminalise covert, deceptive, corruptive or coercive activities on behalf of a foreign power to intentionally or recklessly harm the country.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15 November 2024
In today's episode, Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further, the national… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 15 November
On today's episode, the Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The first reading was filled with interjections and heckling by Opposition MPs before the vote was cast, the… Audio
Te Pati Māori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer on Treaty Principles bill
The Treaty Principles Bill has passed its first reading in Parliament. The first reading was filled with interjections and heckling by Opposition MPs before the vote was cast. Te Pāti Māori co-leader… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
In today's episode, Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill this morning as thousands of marchers continued their hikoi, after setting off from Huntly this morning, the ACT party's David Seymour… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 14 November 2024
On today’s episode, this time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place, the hīkoi mō te Tiriti sets off from Huntly on Thursday… Audio
Senior lawyers sign open letter urging govt to abandon Treaty Principles bill
More than 40 King's Counsels have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister and Attorney-General, calling on them to abandon the Treaty Principles Bill. Karen Feint helped write the letter and she… Audio
Black Power life member on gang patch ban
This time next week it will be illegal to display gang insignia in a public place, with new gang laws coming into place. Life member of Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
In today's episode, three people are believed to be dead after a train collided with a car at a level crossing in Hamilton on Wednesday morning, thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill… Audio
Thousands cross Harbour Bridge as hīkoi makes its way to Auckland
Thousands of protesters brought traffic to a standstill in Auckland on Wednesday morning, as Hīkoi mō te Tiriti made its way over the Harbour Bridge. RNZ Māori News Editor Taiha Molyneux spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
Labour leader on abuse in state care apology
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to… Audio
Govt's apology intensifies demands for accountability
The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 November 2024
In today's episode, the Prime Minister has delivered a formal apology to all survivors abused while in the care of the state, day two of the national hikoi opposing the Treaty Principles Bill is… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 November 2024
On today's episode, the government will formally apologise to people abused in state care on Tuesday morning. The Prime Minister and opposition leader will each make speeches ahead of the introduction… Audio
Changes to ADHD medication rules welcomed
Changes to ADHD medication rules are about to make life cheaper and easier for people with the condition. ADHD New Zealand spokesperson Darrin Bull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio