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National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
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'I never tried to hide these donations' - National MP stood down
12:02 pm todayNew Plymouth's David MacLeod says he's "extremely disappointed" after failing to declare $178,000 of donations.
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Government to continue with Aukus talks despite China's warning
9:51 am todayThe Prime Minister says New Zealand's relationship with China is mature enough to withstand differences of opinion. Audio
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Stalking legislation review won't be until at least 2025
20 May 2024The government has a full slate of "justice commitments" already this year, the Justice Minister says. Audio
National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'I never tried to hide these donations' - National MP stood down
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he's "extremely disappointed" after failing to declare $178,000 of donations.
Morning Report Essentials for 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
Government to continue with Aukus talks despite China's warning
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's relationship with China is mature enough to withstand differences of opinion. Audio
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran… Audio
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
The Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
PSA union on job losses at Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has proposed cutting 755 full-time equivalent roles, though 316 of those are already vacant. PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kanak journalist says young people 'fed up' in New Caledonia
A Kanak journalist in Noumea says the young people barricading streets in the French controlled territory are fed up with the lack of good jobs, inequality, and environmental degradation. Kanak… Audio
Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
A scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
French President Macron holds security and defence meeting on New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron held another national security and defence committee meeting overnight, discussing the ongoing state of emergency in New Caledonia. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen… Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Budget nearly off to printers - Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her first Budget and charter schools. Audio
Stalking legislation review won't be until at least 2025
The government has a full slate of "justice commitments" already this year, the Justice Minister says. Audio
The warning signs for NZ's 'brittle' democracy
Analysis - Power is not being abused, but it is not being well managed either. New Zealand democracy, unique and currently brittle, should be handled with greater care, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Watch: 'Serious concerns' about Kāinga Ora governance - Bishop
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out a mass sell-off of state houses.
Damning review of Kainga Ora finances
Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Lisa Owen about the damning report into Kainga Ora saying it's an underperforming agency - under weakened leadership - and on an unsustainable… Audio
Lai Ching-te inaugurated as Taiwan's president in a transition likely to bolster island's US ties
Lai Ching-te takes over from Tsai Ing-wen, who led Taiwan through eight years of economic and social development despite the Covid-19 pandemic and China's escalating military threats.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 May 2024
On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Audio
