Policy
Priests chained in front of electorate office settle in for the night
A group of clergy members have chained themselves together outside the finance minister's office in Wellington, while five trespass notices have been served at another protest in Auckland.
C is for Commitment: Blood cancer patients say govt breaking promise on life-saving drugs
Families accuse National of failing to deliver promised life-saving medicines, forcing some to fundraise or move abroad. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of… Audio
NZ back in the game for 'showstopper events' - music promoter
A veteran music promoter says the government's new $40 million funding package will bring superstar acts back to New Zealand. Audio
Why Health NZ is extending family hospital hours to 24/7
The policy will be gradually be rolled out across the country. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 15th September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly chat with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon; Music and hospitality leaders are singing the government's praises over a $70 million funding package for tourism and… Audio
IT system overhaul for Ministry of Social Development to go ahead
It comes after MSD considered scrapping the billion-dollar makeover entirely.
Coalition unveils $70 million boost for events, tourism
More than half the funding package will go towards securing large-scale international events.
Agriculture educator shocked by govt's curriculum changes
Kerry Allen says removing agribusiness and horticulture science from 2028 narrows pathways into NZ's primary sector. Audio
Squeezing a bigger slice of the tax pie from big tech companies
The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception.
Pennies from the mega corps
The whole world is trying to chase down the likes of Google, Microsoft and Meta for more income tax, and New Zealand is no exception. Audio
Would Stuart Nash's employer have been able to fire him?
The former Labour MP has resigned after a comment he made to the Platform about women.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 September 2025
In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Audio
David Seymour asks for review into tobacco, nicotine and alcohol warning labels
David Seymour says changes to warning labels for tobacco, nicotine and alcohol products are on the table - despite pleas from public health groups. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingris Hipkiss. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 September 2025
In today's episode, we have our weekly political panel; New Zealand First minister Shane Jones wants his party to consider re-nationalising the gentailers; Israel has carried out a strike on senior… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 September 2025
In today's episode, the police say one of Marokopa fugitive Tom Phillips' children gave crucial information which helped officers find their two missing siblings on Monday afternoon; A new political… Audio
Labour leader on latest poll showing growing support for party
A new political poll shows Labour support hitting 33.8 percent, just ahead of National. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 8 September 2025
In today's episode, New Zealand First held its annual meeting over the weekend, and with election year ahead, hints of campaign rivalry are beginning to creep into the coalition; The Black Ferns now… Audio
Watch: Peters promises compulsory 10% KiwiSaver and tax cuts
The party leader says making KiwiSaver compulsory would be his first move, if it gained power. Video