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200 operations missed, hundreds of appointments cancelled as doctors strike
Much more disruption is expected this week as half the country's doctors - about 2500 - walk off the job from 16 to 18 May.
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Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
14 May 2024NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to discuss the government's new funding for charter schools, the prospect of selling… Audio
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Gang unit will disproportionately affect Māori and Pasifika, Te Pāti Māori say
14 May 2024Amid criticism from opposition parties, a gang expert says it focuses on an area of political and public worry. Audio
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Survey doesn't support claims Treaty sowing division
14 May 2024New research shows New Zealanders - especially younger ones - see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol, Olli Hellmann writes.
Former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand for second day
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
200 operations missed, hundreds of appointments cancelled as doctors strike
Much more disruption is expected this week as half the country's doctors - about 2500 - walk off the job from 16 to 18 May.
Politics by Night with Thomas Coughlan
NZ Herald deputy political editor Thomas Coughlan joins Emile Donovan to discuss the government's new funding for charter schools, the prospect of selling Kiwibank, and a lookahead to Budget Day. Audio
Gang unit will disproportionately affect Māori and Pasifika, Te Pāti Māori say
Amid criticism from opposition parties, a gang expert says it focuses on an area of political and public worry. Audio
Survey doesn't support claims Treaty sowing division
New research shows New Zealanders - especially younger ones - see the Treaty largely as a positive symbol, Olli Hellmann writes.
MIDDAY POD 14.May.24
On today's episode, new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members have been announced, we hear from Police Minister Mark Mitchell, David Seymour… Audio
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April
On today's episode, Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Hundreds to miss out on speaking to MPs over Fast-Track bill
Hundreds of people will miss out on speaking to MPs about the government's fast-track legislation because the select committee doesn't have the time to fit them in. Here's our political reporter Giles… Audio
Nicola Willis on social investment, gang policy
Finance Minister Nicola Willis talks social investment and Government's policy on gangs Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 May
On today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the… Audio
Heath funding fails to keep up with inflation or demand - doctors' union
Some experts argue it's time to consider alternatives ways to pay for healthcare which could take politics out of it.
Peters meets with new Solomon Islands PM
The foreign affairs minister has landed in Solomon Islands for the first leg of his Pacific tour, and an audience with the newly elected Prime Minister.
Pre-Budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
Mediawatch looks at how one pre-Budget announcement played well for a minister last week - but this week, one was badly botched.
Pre-budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny
These days governments roll out pre-Budget announcements almost daily for weeks in the run-up. It gives their selected plans more exposure at a time of their choosing - but it also attracts greater…
Mediawatch: Sunday May 12
Pre-budget teasers increase exposure - and scrutiny; Green MP under pressure over conduct; bid to backstop local news; Gaza coverage attract complaints - and prizes. Audio
Three parliamentary signs that a new budget is imminent
Before each budget comes a political vanguard of announcements and trailers. Parliament has its own, less political signs that a budget is about to arrive. Audio
Why NZ might be taking so long to make a call on AUKUS
Opinion - The government says it is "a long way from this point of being able to make such a decision", which is puzzling, Robert Patman writes.
Ria Hall on her bid for the Tauranga Mayoralty
Tauranga has been without an elected council for four years and earlier this week singer-songwriter Ria Hall put her hat in the ring for the position of Mayor. Those elected this year will serve for… Audio
