Policy

'The Mother of all Disappointments' - that's how the Taxpayers Union is describing this year's budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

It's budget day - with the details to be unveiled in just under two hours. What are economists looking out for? Infometrics chief forecaster Gareth Keirnan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

RNZ has been told a Ministry of Education official admitted the new model for the Government's free school lunch programme is unlikely to be as nutritious as the previous programme. Reporter Ellen… Audio

Finance Minister Nicola Willis says there will be no frills, but people will be happy with what they get. Political Editor Jo Moir and Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

New Zealanders find out this afternoon just how much they'll pocket from the coalition's tax cuts. RNZ political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio

Official papers show a long-awaited scheme to boost work safety programmes will be axed. WorkSafe was meant to show a return of $1.10 on each dollar it got from ACC for the programmes - it managed… Audio

The state shouldn't interfere in how universities approach free speech on campus - that's the consensus from a group of academics and commentators who spoke in a debate at Te Herenga-Waka Victoria… Audio

Wellington Central MP says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital. Wellington Central and Green Party MP Tamatha Paul spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio

The government isn't ruling out further job cuts in the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

On today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones joins us to discuss the Government's plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade, the Dunedin mayor says… Audio

Opposition politicians are calling for greater transparency over mental health spending, after the Government announced millions-of-dollars in funding for a charity chaired by a National Party donor… Audio

The Government has unveiled how it plans to double the value of New Zealand's mining industry in little more than a decade. Resources Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A new police initiative called Operation Haumaru, will bring together police and volunteers from transport and community groups to keep an eye on commuters. Finn Blackwell joined the patrol. Audio

The Government says a new draft strategy can double the value of the minerals sector to $2 billion by 2035. Grey District mayor Tania Gibson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio