Government
Coaching the troops: Parliament's Speaker on improving process
The Speaker is the guardian, champion and referee of parliamentary process, but he also coaches the foot soldiers in the arts of battle - individually or en masse. Audio
South Wairarapa worries about land loss under Three Waters reform
South Wairarapa locals are worried they could lose land that they've bought and paid for, when the government's Three Waters reforms kick in.
The land covers about 200 hectares and is worth millions… Audio
Digital Strategy, Aussies crack down on ransomware, text scam does the rounds
Tech correspondent Paul Matthews looks at government work on a digital strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand, and has recently released a proposed structure and discussion document. So what are the… Audio
Govt plea to NZ - get vaccinated, get tested this weekend
The government is telling people to do two things this weekend: get vaccinated and get tested before Monday's alert level decision.
Covid-19 cases have levelled off today with 19 reported in the… Audio
German election a nail-biter
There's already talk that Germany may not have a new government for weeks, possibly until Christmas - after what can only be described as a nail-bitingly close vote.
Worldwatch's Max Towle takes a… Audio
ACT leader calls for Covid-19 elimination strategy to end
ACT leader David Seymour is calling time on the government's elimination strategy, saying it may be time to give up on trying to stamp out the virus altogether.
He has suggested a holding pattern… Video, Audio
Study shows Kiwis are more mindful about consumption
The Consumer Lifestyles Report (which has been running since 1979) was released from the University of Otago Business School this week. The report's aim is to provide insights into the lifestyles… Audio
Govt told power to fight climate change in its hands
While personal choices matter the government is being told all the real power to fight climate change is in its hands.
And a young Wellington climate leader and city councillor says individuals'… Audio
Govt pledges fairer MIQ booking system as problems ongoing
There is a promise to make the MIQ booking system fairer, as those desperate to come home pay huge fees to third parties to secure a spot.
Pressure has been mounting on officials to improve the… Audio
Woman accused of IS links returning to NZ with children
A woman accused of being an Islamic State terrorist is set to return to New Zealand, with her two children, but the details of their return are murky.
The government is giving assurances there has… Audio
Staying alive for the next 40 years? Treasury is planning your future.
How will decisions made about Covid-19, climate change, housing and an ageing population play out 40 years from now? The Treasury is making predictions and wants the public to weigh in. Audio
The Weekend Panel with Mike Williams and Lavina Good
Our panellists look at the new Princess Diana memorial statue, why the war on drugs never mentions cigarettes, the Oranga Tamarik investigation, and whether New Zealand can really afford to keep its… Audio
The Firsts and Thirds: this week’s key debates
Every debate is equal but are first and third readings more equal than others? Probably not. We have the firsts and thirds for the week. Audio
Muller's political future in hands of caucus, Collins says
A question mark hangs over former National leader Todd Muller, with his successor Judith Collins saying his political future is in the hands of the caucus.
Muller has announced his retirement from… Audio
Live cross to the Auckland 'Liberate the Lane' rally
Bike Auckland's Liberate the Lane took place at Point Erin Park in Ponsonby this morning, before the cyclists made their way across the harbour bridge. The Chair and Spokesperson for Bike Auckland… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Sam Stubbs and Brigitte Morten
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Brigitte Morten and Sam Stubbs. They'll be discussing the Budget, how safe we feel in New Zealand, what Martin Bashir did, how much we pay our nurses, and the… Audio
Teachers union welcomes govt concessions on pay freeze plan
Educators have taken their frustration and disappointment to the top - meeting with the government over pay worries.
Some workers are furious about a government directive that means those in the… Video, Audio
South Island big winner in $200m tourism funding boost
The South Island was the big winner in the government's $200 million support package aimed at helping Covid-19-struck tourism businesses through international border closures.
At an industry… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Josie Pagani and Louis Houlbrooke
On the Panel this morning are Josie Pagaini and Louis Houlbrooke. They look at guns, how much exercise we're getting, the success of the vaccine rollout in New Zealand, housing policy changes, and the… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Peter Dunne and Josie Pagani
On the Weekend Panel this morning are the media commentator Josie Pagani and the former leader of United Future, Peter Dunne. They discuss the worth of daylight saving, homelessness in New Zealand… Audio