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Lisa Owen questions Nicola Willis about Budget
Finance Minister Nicola Willis joins Lisa Owen to discuss her first Budget Audio
Man 'exposing himself' near central Auckland kindy arrested
The 41-year-old was arrested in Epsom's Gillies Avenue area on Thursday.
Budget 2024: Winners and losers
Who is set to gain and who is missing out as a result of this year's Budget? RNZ takes a look.
Medical Specialists union on Budget 2024
The Government's first Budget doesn't contain money for the lifesaving cancer treatments National promised in the election campaign. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director… Audio
Nicola Willis says she's kept pledge with Budget
The Finance Minister has delivered her first Budget - and says she has kept her pledge to New Zealanders. Our political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Political panel debate Budget 2024
Budget debate: Lisa Owen is joned by BBM Community Kitchen and Foodshare operator David Letele; former Labour MP and now CEO of Community Law Centres o Aotearoa Sue Moroney; and managing director of… Audio
Thousands take to streets ahead of Budget
Thousands of protesters hit the roads and streets from Northland to Invercargill today to oppose government policies toward Maori. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Health sector sees more money for new doctors and security in EDs
The Finance Minister says she "regrets" funding for extra cancer drugs was not possible in Budget 2024, despite it being promised during the election campaign.
Christchurch residents on Budget 2024
We asked some people in Christchurch what they think of the budget - and the tax cuts. Audio
RNZ political editor on Budget 2024
The back pocket promise has been kept by a finance minister who staked her job on it. RNZ political editor Jo Moir goes over the winners and losers with Lisa Owen. Audio
Education sees funding for new schools, training and cyber security
Budget 2024 includes $2.5 billion in new spending over four years for education and a further $429 million in redirected savings, most of it from the Ministry of Education.
The Pre-Panel for 30 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the first human trials of a new drug that can regenerate teeth. Audio
Government surpluses get further away as economy struggles
The government has been forced to tighten its belt to pay for tax cuts.
Official admits new school lunch plan unlikely to be as nutritious
A principal says she has been told the meals won't meet the same nutrition standards because of cost . Audio
'I have kept my pledge' - Nicola Willis on Budget 2024
National has kept its tax cut promise, laying out a relief package largely in line with the 'Back Pocket Boost' it campaigned on during the election.
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May 2024
On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
Baking for Starship, a unique fundraiser
More than 1,700 people have signed up for the Starship hospitals recently launched community bake off. The bake off is raising money to support the hospital, which in turn supports over 140,000… Audio
Dressing politicians for the big events for 100 years
For 100 years they've been dressing New Zealand's politicians and public servants. Today we check in with Vance Vivian on Lambton Quay in the Capital to see what's changed and what's stayed the same… Audio
Auckland train service suspended between Ōtāhuhu and Britomart
A tree has fallen on the line.