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Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new policy to address the media’s acute problems. Paul Goldsmith now inherits the tricky job some predecessors have cited as a reason for resigning - or even quitting politics altogether.
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How many public sector roles are going?
24 Apr 2024Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
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Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios
24 Apr 2024In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party… Audio
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'We're going to be banning gang patches' - Minister adamant after criticism
24 Apr 2024Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the Government will forge ahead with a ban on gang patches. Audio
Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new policy to address the media’s acute problems. Paul Goldsmith now…
Disability support network's hopes for new minister
Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Audio
PM demotes two ministers, dropping Lee from cabinet
The Prime Minister has demoted two of his ministers, saying the complex challenges in their portfolios had become too much for them to handle. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. Political… Audio
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios
In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas speaks to… Audio
Melissa Lee stripped of Broadcasting portfolio
Melissa Lee has been booted from Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting Communications portfolio. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
'We're going to be banning gang patches' - Minister adamant after criticism
Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the Government will forge ahead with a ban on gang patches. Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on Resource Management Act changes
The Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted and put short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Lobbying to form Solomon Islands next govt underway
As counting wraps up in the Solomon Islands the electoral commission is looking at trialing out of constituency voting. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz economic policy reporter Dan Brunskill has been following prime minister Christopher Luxon on his tour of southeast Asia and joins Emile Donovan to debrief. Audio
Existing roads could be tolled, officials tell Transport Minister
Simeon Brown is being encouraged to look at charging for existing roads to relieve pressure on transport funding.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
National results for Sols election come through
Over sixty percent of votes in the Solomon Islands election have been counted. Audio
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook's businessman
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook Islands businessman. Audio
NZ looking into options re AUKUS participation
In our weekly chat with National Party deputy leader and finance minister Nicola Willis talks to Nathan Rarere about her trip to Washington to meet up with other finance ministers, our options about… Audio
Extreme weather sweeping across Southern China
Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan's incoming president featuring in Time Magazine's 100 most influential people in the world and extreme weather sweeping across southern… Audio
Lawyers defend blocking Chhour's Waitangi Tribunal summons
Crown lawyers today laid out their case to try and block a Waitangi Tribunal summons issued to the Minister for Children, Karen Chhour. Maori News Editor Taiha Molyneux speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
Passport delays
Anxious travellers have been forced to either change their international flights or fork out hundreds of dollars extra for urgent passports as a system upgrade causes delays of up to eight weeks. Audio
Consumer wants microscope put over Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price… Audio
