Politics
MSD refers clients to services facing closure over cuts
Some services are now using their own reserves to pay for the clients: "We will not turn anyone away."
'Adjustments' needed for citizenship bill - NZ deputy PM
The Samoan community in Aotearoa gathered in Mangere, Auckland to discuss the Samoa citizenship bill. Audio
Finance Minister prepares for Kiingi Tuheitia's tangi
Finance Minister Nicola talks about how she will remember Kiingi Tuheitia Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou & Deborah Hart (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou & Deborah Hart discuss the Governments transport announcement, and why so many people are defaulting on child support payments. Shane… Audio
The Panel with Shane Te Pou & Deborah Hart (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou & Deborah Hart discuss the Governments transport announcement, and why so many people are defaulting on child support payments. Shane… Audio
Data surveillance company says it did not have access to Kiwis' information
A US surveillance company says it had no access to New Zealand data that it collected under a contract with a big government ministry.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 2 September
On today's episode, mourners are continuing to arrive at Turangawaewae Marae to reflect on the life and legacy of Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII, who died early on Friday at the age of 69… Audio
Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
The House - Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
'They can't carry this loss any more': Resthomes' plea for care of disabled people
The call comes as Minister for Disability Issues Louise Upston has announced a shake-up for Whaikaha, including a freeze on funding for facilities that look after disabled people.
Rising costs and rising seas: Parliament’s climate adaptation inquiry
The Climate Change Commission told members this week that climate adaptation is the “most difficult challenge this country faces over the next century.” Audio
South Island Correspondent David Williams
Newsroom's Environment and Climate Editor Te Waipounamu South Island Correspondent David Williams shares the latest stories from the region. Audio
Sovereignty debate sees major parties weighing in for first time
Tributes are flowing from across Aotearoa and around the world after Kiingi Tuuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII died early on Friday morning.
It ends a fortnight in which the question of whether… Audio
Councils overwhelmingly voting to keep Māori wards
More than half of the 45 district, city and regional councils have voted in the past month, with all but two choosing to retain their Māori seats for the 2025 elections.
Gisborne has highest senior doctor vacancy rate in NZ
Over 30 senior doctors have written to MPs and Te Whatu Ora calling for urgent action over staff vacancies in Gisborne with claims some patients are going blind waiting to see the hospital's only… Audio
The Week in Politics: No quick fix for the energy crisis
Analysis - Government seeks solutions to the energy crisis, the media sees through Luxon's assault on councils, and the question is asked: "Where's Chippy?"
Petitioner reveals NZ First's original fast track bill, with hidden projects
Petitions often touch on very human stories, or on tricky philosophical issues. This week, one threw explosive new information into an already contentious debate. Audio
Deadline extended for Stats NZ's investigation into misuse of census data claims
Stats NZ's investigation into whether census data was misused during the election campaign has been extended, with no new deadline.
'A state of serious grieving' - Politicians across the spectrum on Kiingi Tuheitia's death
Tributes have been paid by political leaders following the death of the Māori King, Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69.
Local Government Minister 'committed' to removing iwi representation from Canterbury Regional Council
Minister Simeon Brown said he was disappointed by the regional council's refusal.
Watch live: Luxon speaks from Tonga after death of the Kiingi Tuheitia
The Prime Minister, currently at Pacific Islands Forum, is set to speak to reporters.
