Politics
Gore's mayoral hopefuls face off in debate
It's a two-horse race in the Gore District with former councillor Nicky Davis and current mayor Ben Bell facing off for the mayoralty. Tess Brunton was there. Audio
Govt announces changes to building regulations
Major changes to building regulations were unveiled by the government on Monday. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Councils, builders pleased with building liability changes
But insurers say there could be 'challenges' and want further discussions with the government as the policy is developed. Audio
Building Industry Federation on changes to building consents
The government has announced a shake up of the building consents regime, which it says will cut delays and costs for construction projects. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys… Audio
Labour leader on govt's building consent changes
The government's shaking up building consenting, with the goal of delivering cheaper and easier builds. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt accused of reducing Zero Carbon Act to 'a shell'
An RNZ analysis has identified dozens of climate initiatives repealed, defunded, or delayed. In Depth journalist Kirsty Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt makes changes to who pays when buildings go wrong
The government says councils have been scared to sign off building consents because they're liable and plans to spread that responsibility so everyone involved in the build will be responsible for the… Audio
From the classroom to Bougainville parliament.
Elizabeth Palin is one of five women standing in the Bougainville North women's reserved seat. Audio
Deputy PM Seymour on changes to building consents
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour joins with his reckons on the political issue of the week Audio
PM skips Coalition of the Willing meeting
The virtual meeting chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer was held at 1am NZ time.
Watch: Major shake-up of building consents announced
Christopher Luxon, Chris Penk to reveal what is being called the biggest changes to the system in decades. Audio
UN letter: PM firm with ministers on who should be sending responses
The PM says he has made it "pretty clear" to his ministers how they should handle correspondence with the UN.
Government announces changes to building consents
The government has announced it is changing building consent rules and regulations by spreading the liability for defective buildings, away from just councils. Under the new rules each party involved… Audio
Ministers challenged to visit troubled Wellington suburb
An open letter calls on Chris Bishop, Tama Potaka and Wellington City Council to do more.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18th August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Audio
Big changes coming for building consent system
The system is about to have its biggest shake up in more than two decades. Audio
Planned return of live cattle export gets held up
Legislation being drafted to bring back the controversial trade of live animal exports by sea is getting stuck in the cogs of Cabinet.
Political commentators Tim Hurdle and Lianne Dalziel
Tim Hurdle is a former National senior adviser and Lianne Dalziel is a life member of the Labour Party and a former MP and Cabinet Minister. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 18 August 2025
In today's episode, there's been a chorus of voices calling for the government to take action to help pull Auckland out of its economic slump; New Zealand Police are facing stiff competition across… Audio
'Absolute tragedy': Fatal crash will weigh on Rotorua council candidate forever
Adams caused the fatal crash in which 72-year-old Anna Rose Lea died 12 years ago.
