Politics
Blame government for costs of Māori ward vote, mayor says
A deputy mayor says she its disappointed the council has been forced to relitigate decisions it made last year.
Kiingitanga advisor embraces politicians at Tuurangawaewae
Rahui Papa also spoke of cousins from across the globe, saying Kiingi Tuheitia was a "global citizen" and it is a testament to that to see them all return to Tuurangawaewae. Video
Politicians welcomed onto Tuurangawaewae Marae
Former and current politicians are being welcomed at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia. RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Union 'disgusted and angry' ferry talks not on PM's agenda
Christopher Luxon has no plans to raise the Interislander "ferry fiasco" during his trip to South Korea this week.
Documents reveal what joining Aukus could mean for NZ
A briefing to ministers shows defence officials have been zeroing in on what joining pillar two might mean for New Zealand.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 September
On today's episode, Politicians are arriving at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia, the new Mental Health and Addiction… Audio
Mental Health Minister defends funding criteria amid criticism
A collective of rainbow groups says the amount required to match government funding makes it "nearly impossible" to apply. Audio
Labour leader arrives at Tuurangawaewae Marae to pay respects to Kiingi Tuheitia
Among those paying their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday morning is the opposition leader Chris Hipkins. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Politicians arrive at Tuurangawaewae to join mourners
Politicians arrive at Tuurangawaewae Marae on Wednesday where they will join thousands of others mourning the death of Kiingi Tuheitia. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Nailing bi-partisanship to build the nation
It's hoped a new infrastructure body will lead to a more sensible pipeline of projects than the current stop/start political rollercoaster
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Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill joins Emile Donovan to talk infrastructure, roads and taxes. Audio
Doocey's tourist levy claims not backed up by the evidence - airlines rep
His advice says there will be no "significant" decrease in visitors due to the levy hike. Audio
SIS reveals biggest threats facing New Zealand
Threats to New Zealand's national security are increasingly likely to come from within - be it disgruntled government employees or those in desperate need of extra cash. Audio
Mata Season 2 | Episode 16: Te Tangihanga mō Kiingi Tuheitia
Mata is at the tangihanga of the seventh Maaori monarch as the motu descends on Tuurangawaewae to pay their respects. We speak to Waikato Tainui Communications Manager Jason Ake, broadcaster Rangi… Video, Audio
'It'll kill rail off' - Advocates raise concerns about government transport plan
The policy is "anti-rail" and ignores climate change, the Rail Advocacy Collective says. Audio
Proposed Holidays Act fixes ready for consultation
Cabinet has approved a draft of legislation designed to fix the troublesome Holidays Act.
Tourists will have to pay $100 to enter NZ
The government is almost tripling the fee charges to most international visitors.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 September
On today's episode, fixing roads and building new ones will recieive the lion's share of a government investment of $32.9 billion dollars on transport over the next three years, more mourners are… Audio
Pacific Islands Forum bows to Chinese pressure over mention of Taiwan
The Pacific Islands Forum has bowed to China's demand to remove the mention of Taiwan from the final communique of the leaders' summit in Tonga. Lydia Lewis reports. Audio
Tea and toast to stay at maternity wards after 'mad' decision
Finance Minister Nicola Willis recalls her own milky tea and vegemite toast. saying it felt like 'a gourmet meal' .
