Politics
Seymour looks to trim 'frustrating' hairdressing rules
The ACT leader is spearheading a review of the industry, saying current rules are "frustrating for business owners and customers".
Māori leaders ask King Charles to intervene over 'attack' on Te Tiriti
Hundreds have signed an open letter asking the King to step in over the government's policies relating to Māori.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
In today's episode, hundreds more jobs are set to go at Health New Zealand under proposals to be laid out to staff on Friday, a manhunt is still underway in Lower Hutt for the suspect in a fatal gang… Audio
Iwi leader 'cuts out middle man' with open letter to King Charles III
He said Charles is a direct descendant of Queen Victoria - the reigning monarch at the time the treaty was signed - and had the mana to intervene.
Watch live: Luxon faces questions over ferry plan
The Prime Minister's comments come a day after the government announced its alternative ferry replacement project, which has been criticised for a lack of specific detail.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 12 December 2024
On today's episode, the government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered, an Otago University legal expert has described the… Audio
Military staff Christmas leave cancelled to cover strikes
Defence Minister Judith Collins has invoked a rarely-used power to fill holes left by striking civilian staff. Audio
Kiwis call for wider access of newly-funded cancer drug
Bowel Cancer New Zealand say hundreds of patients are crying out for treatment. Audio
Researchers pen scathing open letter to Minister over Marsden Fund changes
Dozens of Rutherford Discovery Fellows condemned "damaging changes" to the Marsden Fund's terms of reference.
Govt announces ferry plan, opposition critical
The Government has unveiled its plan for replacing the Interislander ferries, having scrapped Labour's iRex project a year ago. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Legal expert on Fast-Track Approvals bill
An Otago University legal expert has described the government's treatment of the Fast-Track Approvals Bill as "bad law-making". Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Opposition 'astounded' over ferry plan 'omnishambles'
The government's latest announcement has prompted calls for Nicola Willis to resign. Audio
Winston Peters on replacing Interislander ferries
The government has announced its plan to replace the Interisland ferries, but there are still many questions to be answered. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt keeps public waiting over costs of ferries
The public now has to wait until next year to find out how much the coalition is prepared to spend on replacing the critical but aging Cook Strait ferries. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Closing the gender pay gap, one disclosure at a time
Despite a law against paying employees differently based on their gender, we've still got a gender pay gap. A new bill could help. Audio
Government's ferry plan timeframes too long, road freight lobby group says
Transporting NZ says the government's plan for the Interislander ferries is disappointing and provides little certainty. Audio
Parliamentary petition calls for inquiry into Chinese interference
Members of a pro-democracy group have delivered a petition calling for a government inquiry into Chinese interference in NZ and the Pacific.
Greyhound rehoming plan 'unrealistic and not achievable' - trainer
A long-time greyhound trainer says the government's ban on racing is a disaster, and its rehoming timeframe impossible. Audio
China says it takes 'necessary measures' to defend sovereignty over Taiwan
Taiwan's defence ministry said China is deploying its largest navy fleet in regional waters in nearly three decades,
Ferry plan reveal leaves ocean of questions
The coalition has announced its alternative ferry replacement project, but many questions remain around the specific details.
