Policy
National joins Labour to back pay transparency bill
A bill protecting workers who talk about pay has passed its second reading with rare cross-party backing.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17th July 2025
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Audio
Calls for govt to financially support people fleeing abusive relationships
A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and help financially support people fleeing abusive relationships. Good Shepherd chief executive Emma Saunders spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 17 July 2025
In today's episode, figures provided in a just released study show since 2008 there have been an average of 36,500 symptomatic cases of campylobacter each year, 535 people on average are hospitalized… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16th July 2025
In today's episode, the Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday; New Zealanders are once… Audio
Charter schools told to keep enrolments secret
The organisation overseeing the reintroduction of charter schools has told the schools to keep their enrolments secret. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Polytech's potential closure stuns students
Students are stunned that Taranaki's largest tertiary education provider is threatened with closure. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has more. Audio
'Stop making excuses': Low-rate mayor's advice to other councils
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent is the lowest in the country. Audio
Auckland's problems a 'hangover' from Labour, Luxon says
A report says Auckland is at risk of losing its status as a "global city". Audio
New bill will remove wellbeing provisions to 'refocus' councils - Minister
Requirements on councils to prioritise core services will also be imposed.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 July 2025
In today's episode, Auckland risks being cast into obscurity as "a global city" according to a just released report; The Commerce Commission is filing civil proceedings against Foodstuffs North Island… Audio
Whanganui has lowest rates rise in New Zealand
Whanganui's average rates increase of 2.2 percent for the year ahead is the lowest in the country. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Tertiary Education Union on govt plans to unwind Te Pūkenga
The future of four polytechs is uncertain as the government moves to un-wind the merger of Polytechs into the super-institute Te Pūkenga. Tertiary Education Union national secretary Sandra Grey spoke… Audio
Warnings resurface over iconic fish
New Zealand's orange roughy stocks are under fresh scrutiny, and a major fishery faces closure. Audio
Documents reveal Health NZ alcohol guidelines out of date
The official guidance on low-risk drinking doesn't reflect modern scientific evidence and "understates the health risks" of alcohol, according to Health New Zealand documents released to RNZ. Guyon… Audio
NZ's new AI strategy: Big tech dreams, small safeguards
While the government talks up AI-driven productivity, its strategy offers little protection for jobs, ethics, or equity. Audio
Reviewers of legislation Treaty clauses expected to report back in months
The creation of the group has been led by Justice and Treaty Negotiations Minister Paul Goldsmith.
Nurses vote to go on 24-hour strike, citing safe staffing concerns
Health NZ is offering a 3 percent pay rise over two years, plus two payments of $325.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 July 2025
In today's episode, on Wednesday The Post reported that a group linked to 'Independent Together' was behind a research 'dossier' on Labour Party candidates; The net loss of New Zealanders headed… Audio
Almost 15,000 properties could be damaged by floods in coming years
T he properties are collectively worth $12.9 billion, a report prepared for the government says. Audio
