Politics
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 30 August
On today's episode, Kiinga Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhereo VII, The Maori King has died. Kiingitanga Spokesman Rahui Papa says the death of Kiingi Tuheitia is a moment of great sadness for followers… Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
DOC doesn't have the money to deal with contamination
Forest and Bird says the Department of Conservation doesn't have enough money to deal with contamination on Crown land. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Four mines included in draft version of Fast-track bill
Forest & Bird says the list of projects needs to be shared publicly: "New Zealanders deserve to know."
Te Pāti Māori 'more aware and respectful' of Parliament's relationship with courts
It comes as the Privileges Committee endorsed former Speaker Adrian Rurawhe's response to co-leader Rawiri Waititi appearing to breach a suppression order in the House last year.
New Zealand First member's bill seeks to disband Auckland Transport
New Zealand First wants to kill Auckland's transportation authority and allow council to create a new organisation.
Māori sovereignty debate splits Parliament
Party leaders are staking clear positions where they have previously tip-toed, as a debate over whether Māori ceded sovereignty flares up. Audio
Altercation at military cemetery involving Trump's team
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Anna Thomas about reports surfacing of an altercation at a significant military cemetery involving members of Donald Trump's campaign team. Audio
Hamilton City Council votes to retains Māori ward
It is the third Waikato-based council to do so this week.
Police drop investigation into National MP
David MacLeod failed to disclose more than $178,000 in donations.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 August 2024
On today's episode, the Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament, the drivers of petrol cars could start… Audio
Green MP on decision to cancel waka-jumping meeting
The Green Party has agreed to cancel this weekend's meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to have MP Darleen Tana removed from Parliament. Speaking at Parliament, Mr Menendez-March says it… Audio
Green party delays meeting on whether to invoke waka-jumping law to remove Darleen Tana
The Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Why the tourism body is against hiking visitor fees
Hundreds of millions of dollars are at risk if the international visitor levy is hiked to $100, Tourism Industry Aotearoa claims.
Tana heads to court to stop Greens' meeting
The former Green MP will today ask for an injunction against the party's special general meeting this weekend. Audio
New rules 'tightening the gateway' into emergency housing
Explainer - The changes making it harder to get into emergency housing, and harder to stay in.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 29th August
On today's episode, Darleen Tana is in court on Thursday in a bid to prevent their former party, the Greens, from ousting the MP from Parliament, Meridian Energy is claiming households are spending… Audio
PM expects more relaxed chats with Pacific leaders during retreat
The leaders of the 18 member states are spending a day on Vava'u Island - with no officials or media allowed.
Minerals potential mapped: now what?
A new report by GNS maps the country's potential for new mining. Minister of Resources Shane Jones hopes the information will spark new investment in the sector. Audio
