Policy
Day two of hearings on Regulatory Standards Bill under way
The second day of hearings for the contentious Regulatory Standards Bill is under way at Parliament. Reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Economist on Regulatory Standards Bill
While critics are lining up at Parliament to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape bill, others are fronting up to defend it. Economist Bryce Wilkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Day two of hearings on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The second day of hearings on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill will get underway at Parliament on Tuesday. Former prime minister and constitutional lawyer Sir Geoffrey Palmer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Changes to make it easier to open a bank account for children
The Government is set to make changes to anti-money laundering laws to make it easier for bank accounts for children to be opened. Massey Business School associate professor and banking expert Dr… Audio
Call for alternative education rule change
Teachers at last-chance education programmes for troubled teens say allowing them to keep students beyond the age of 16 would change lives. RNZ's education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
Weather agencies' merger set to fix gaps exposed by Cyclone Gabrielle - NIWA
NIWA's manager for climate, atmosphere, and hazards says merging with MetService and GNS will create a more efficient and integrated weather prediction system.
Harsher jail terms to come for 'coward punch' attacks
The Government is changing the law so a coward punch, or king hit, is a specified offence with jail terms of between eight years and life. Walk without Fear Trust Spokesperson Mike Angove spoke to… Audio
US Senate back debating big beautiful bill
The US Senate is back debating Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" this morning, after a long weekend of late-night negotiations and changes. POLITICO's Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein… Audio
Harsher penalties announced for 'one punch' attacks
The government says new penalties for those who hurl coward punches will reflect the gravity of their crime. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The bill that's left people dazed, confused and angry
Is the Regulatory Standards Bill the key to better law making for the future, or a gigantic waste of time and an affront to democracy?
The Bill that's left people dazed, confused and angry
Is the Regulatory Standards Bill the key to better law making for the future, or a gigantic waste of time and an affront to democracy? Audio
Watch: Luxon holds media stand-up at Parliament
The Prime Minister holds first post-cabinet conference following China trip
Auckland's new dog rules: What you need to know
Updates are being introduced on where and how dogs can be walked throughout the Auckland region.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, the weekend's severe storm devastated parts of the South Island, particularly the Tasman and Marlborough regions. The Prime Minister spoke on recent allegations that public money… Audio
Thousands gather in Budapest to defy ban on Pride events
Hungarian lawmakers passed legislation barring Pride events and permitting the use of facial recognition to identify participants.
Part of Canterbury's airspace permanently allocated for test flights
From 7 August, six areas will be permanently designated for aviation companies to test tech.
NZ First MP suddenly quits
Tanya Unkovich says she is looking to head back into the private sector.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 27 June 2025
In today's episode, the sudden death Tamaki Makaurau MP, Takutai Tarsh Kemp has devastated her family, friends, community and she is being mourned across the political arena, US Secretary of Defense… Audio
Te Pūkenga disestablishment continues despite $16.6m surplus
The Vocational Education Minister says the surplus does not prove the organisation is viable.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 June 2025
In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Audio
