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Surplus fuels business confidence despite petrol prices
Analysis - The finance minister is getting plenty of advice on how to spend a $5.5 billion surplus and the prime minister wants to know why Kiwis are being fleeced at the petrol pump, writes Peter…
John Zalcberg, Richard Vines: Kiwis denied life-saving drugs
NZ is lagging well behind even poor nations when it comes to funding advanced cancer drugs. Australian researcher Professor John Zalcberg and Richard Vines from Rare Cancers Australia founder are part… Audio
Protesters march in Auckland over South Africa land seizures
At least 200 protestors marched in Auckland on Sunday to demand the New Zealand government issue a warning to the South African government over the expropriation of white residents' farms. It's been a… Audio
Five Eyes pledge to act collectively against threats
New Zealand and its security allies have pledged to take tighter collective action against interference from foreign governments. Ministers from the Five Eyes grouping of New Zealand, Australia… Audio
Crossroads for racing industry - Peters
The Racing Minister Winston Peters says the industry is facing two choices, significant change or death. Mr Peters has released an independent report by Australian racing expert, John Messara, that… Audio
Customs Minister steps aside after claims of shoving
RNZ has learned the inquiry which forced Meka Whaitiri to step aside as Customs Minister centres on an allegation she manhandled her new press secretary. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern issued a… Audio
Whaitiri investigation sparked by assault complaint
RNZ has learned former Customs Minister Meka Whaitiri is being investigated over claims she manhandled a staff member. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern stood Ms Whaitiri aside on Thursday pending an… Audio
Plan to save racing industry long overdue - racing judge
There'll be no more days at the races in Stratford and Hawera under a radical plan to save the dying industry. The two Taranaki towns are among 20 around the country slated to lose their race courses… Audio
Govt needs officer to explain future tech impacts - Brislen
Clare Curran was demoted from the Cabinet after failing to record a Beehive meeting with Derek Handley, a candidate for the job of Government Chief Technology Officer. And now the tech sector is up in… Audio
Electorate responds to Clare Curran demotion
Clare Curran's constituents are giving her top marks as a local MP, but generally back the Prime Minister's decision to kick her out of Cabinet. The Dunedin South MP was stripped of her digital media… Audio
Anglican Church wants rules to govern property managers
The Anglican Church is calling for rules to govern rental property managers, saying some are deceitful and manipulative and too easily able to get away with illegal behaviour. The director of the… Audio
Finance Minister hopeful of business confidence turnaround
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a business advisory council with Air New Zealand's chief executive as its chair. Ms Ardern delivered a speech in Auckland aimed at directly addressing… Audio
Morrinsville small businesses feel sidelined by govt
The Prime Minister is striving to thaw her so-far frosty relationship with businesses - but small enterprises are feeling left out in the cold. Yesterday Jacinda Ardern announced a new Advisory… Audio
Govt's business partnership agenda 'helpful' - business leader
The Prime Minister spoke to business leaders in Auckland yesterday in a bid to convince them the coalition government has their back. Jacinda Ardern announced the new council of business leaders… Audio
Govt crackdown on home-based early childhood education
The government is cracking down on home-based early childhood education, citing doubts about quality and concern over some companies' financial arrangements. It is proposing mandatory qualifications… Audio
National's leak inquiry, Curran out of Cabinet - political analysis
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson joins Susie Ferguson to discuss the latest in politics, including National's investigation into who leaked leader Simon Bridges' expenses early, and government… Audio
Govt's bailouts for polytechs nears $100m
Government bailouts for polytechnics now total $98 million this year after the government advanced $50 million to Unitec in Auckland and $15 million to Whitireia in Porirua. Unitec's woes were well… Audio
Public service bosses lose performance bonuses
Public service bosses are being stripped of their performance bonuses, just a day after the government announced a freeze on MPs' pay. Late in 2017 State Services Commissioner, Peter Hughes, announced… Audio
Criminal Justice Summit 'a counselling session' - National
National is labelling the Criminal Justice Summit a 'counselling session' saying the government should just get on and make changes. About 600 people from all walks of life are taking part in the… Audio
Is Australian leadership spill good for NZ detainees?
An Australian immigration lawyer says New Zealanders detained in Australia may have a window of opportunity to stay now that Peter Dutton has resigned. Mr Dutton stepped down on Tuesday from his… Audio