Politics
'Unacceptable': Hipkins says more robust police vetting needed
The Labour leader says it is "unacceptable" that former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's behaviour was not picked up in vetting for the role.
Former Te Pāti Māori staffer doubles down on leadership shortcomings
Eru Kapa-Kingi insists party president John Tamihere is not the man to lead them to the promised land.
Boot camps for youths rushed, report concludes
While the pilot contributed to "meaningful and positive change" for participants, the numbers were too small to give meaningful data, it says.
Dismantling of climate laws breaks years of cross-party agreement
Governments make grand statements on targets without awkward detail about what we have to do to reach them, write Barry Barton and Jennifer Campion.
Pharmac wants to trim its waiting list - but no list at all might be better
Pharmac currently has 123 medicines on the Options for Investment list - but is there a better way?
Ministry told abuse survivor had 'weeks left to live', only apologises after her death
The woman's lawyer told the Ministry of Health her client had just "weeks left to live". Audio
Iwi leaders working on mending Te Pati Maori factions
Iwi leaders are working to get the sparring factions of Te Pati Maori to sit down and talk to each other. Ngati Kahungunu chair Bayden Barber spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ministry sat on abuse survivor's claim knowing she was dying
The Ministry of Health sat on a state abuse survivor's redress claim for weeks, knowing she had cancer and was about to die. Political reporter Anneke Smith reports. Audio
Iwi leaders want hui next week for Te Pāti Māori factions
The National Iwi Chairs Forum says it is working towards getting both factions of Te Pāti Māori to a hui in Wellington next week.
Lifeline calls on government for support as it faces funding shortfall
A mental health helpline is calling on the government for financial support as it plans to cut back its services. Lifeline Aotearoa says its facing a funding shortfall, which means it will have to… Audio
Former Green MP returns as party's new chief of staff
Kevin Hague said he was coming "out of retirement" to take up the role after Eliza Prestidge-Oldfield stepped down.
Lifeline to cut services due to funding constraints
Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Outcry reveals deep divisions behind education overhaul
Criticism is overblown and not a reflection of what the sector thinks, according to a key player in the curriculum rewrite.
Crown breached Treaty principles with te reo policies - Waitangi Tribunal
The Tauranga iwi that brought the claim against the government says the fight for te reo Māori is not over yet.
'Hysteria is not helping': Swarbrick on coalition's homeless plan
The Auckland Central MP says moving rough sleepers out of the city centre will only shift the problem to another place. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 6 November 2025
RMA Minister Chris Bishop wants to more than double the number of concerts at Eden Park each year; Auckland's rough sleepers could soon be forcibly moved out of the central city, with ministers… Audio
UK: More prisoners escape, Chancellor pours fuel on tax fire
Harriet Line is Deputy Political Editor of the Daily Mail Audio
World News Wrap for 6 November 2025
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins. Audio
Labour's Willow-Jean Prime on unemployment rate, school boards
Labour's Willow Jean Prime "This Goverment is allergic to anything Maori" Audio
