Politics
The latest from Syria
Half-century of dynastic authoritarian rule came to a shockingly abrupt end in Syria this week with the overthrow of Bashar al Assad. Audio
Govt's cuts to contractor and consultant spending ahead of schedule
The government says it is well ahead of its target to cut contractor and consultant spending.
Japan takes further steps to criminalise cannabis use
Asia correspondent Chris Gilbert spoke to Susana Lei'ataua about last weeks shock martial law order in South Korea, Japan taking further steps to criminalise cannabis use and New Years being cancelled… Audio
Wynyard Crossing Bridge fixed after 9 months
A footbridge linking Auckland's Viaduct to a once-humming restaurant district overlooking the harbour has finally been fixed, after nine months stuck in the upright position. The final tally's not in… Audio
Three new North Island toll roads on the way
Motorists will have to pay between a $1 and $5 .40 to drive on them. The announcement, made by Minister of Transport Simeon Brown earlier today, doubles the number already operating in New Zealand. Mr… Audio
Government goes back to drawing board on Holidays Act
The government is going back to the drawing board on its reforms to the Holidays Act, which will overhaul how annual leave is calculated. The Workplace Relations and Safety minister Brooke Van Velden… Audio
Auckland apartment residents can't hang out wet washing from window
For many of us, hanging the laundry up outside is something we wouldn't give a second thought. But residents at an Auckland apartment building have been told they can't hang their wet washing out on… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
In today's episode, fire and Emergency is still dealing with inappropriate staff behaviour five years on from a scathing review into the organisation's workplace culture, Auckland hospitality… Audio
New laws to protect ground-based space infrastructure from foreign spies
Laws will be introduced to stop foreign military or intelligence interference in radar and other space infrastructure being built here.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 13 December 2024
On today's episode, ACC levies will soon go up for earners, businesses and motor vehicle owners, the country's second most senior police officer is on leave pending an investigation, an inflammatory… Audio
Specialists draft anti-slavery bill which they hope MPs will support
A team of modern slavery and legal experts has drafted an anti-slavery law for New Zealand, in the hope it will be supported by MPs. Audio
Government pushes through smokefree changes to tackle youth vaping
The changes have been made under urgency, banning disposable vapes and adding other restrictions on vape sales, including display restrictions.
Stalking legislation takes first step in Parliament
It will make stalking a crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
An 'embarrassing' pay gap, and the government's plan to fix it
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help.
Tough justice: How to drown a select committee
The House - In its first year, this Parliament has sent about six new laws to each select committee. But the Justice Committee has received 26. Why?
Still no timeline for lowering free bowel screening age
The government is refusing to put a timeframe on meeting its pre-election promise to lower the age for free bowel screening.
'He's wrong': Peters disputes Seymour's ferry claims
"He's wrong on the figures that he's used, he's wrong on the question of privatisation and he's wrong on the question of what it's going to cost," the new rail minister says. Audio
