Policy
David Seymour on being part of the new coalition Government and whether we can really afford tax cuts
ACT leader David Seymour tells Guyon how it feels being part of the coalition Government, what race-based policies he'd like to change, and whether we can really afford tax cuts. Video, Audio
Free trade agreement between NZ and EU begins
A ground-breaking trade agreement is kicking into action from Wednesday, which could contribute more than a billion dollars to the economy within a decade. EU Ambassador Lawrence Meredith spoke to… Audio
Govt says it won't support Residential Property Managers Bill
The Residential Property Managers Bill which is before the Social Services and Community Committee - would have established a new regulatory regime for residential property managers, including minimum… Audio
What is happening with the housing market?
Analysis - The odds are still stacked against property investors, as market conditions continue to favour first-home buyers. Audio
Northland ratepayers concerned over small rate rise
Ratepayers up and down the country are reeling as their councils propose double-digit rates rises in the middle of a cost of living crisis. In Northland there's shock and outrage too. Peter de Graaf… Audio
Green Party accuses Chris Bishop of 'gaslighting' people
The Green Party says Minister Chris Bishop is gaslighting people about opportunities for public input on projects under the Fast Track Bill. Green Party leader Marama Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Former Foreign Minister of Australia warns NZ of AUKUS risks
A former foreign minister of Australia is warning the AUKUS deal puts his country's sovereignty at risk. Bob Carr, who was Australia's foreign minister between 2012 and 2013, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Central Auckland apartment block evacuated after being issued with a Dangerous Building Notice
Residents of a central Auckland apartment block are in limbo as they wait to find out whether they'll have to evacuate their homes by Monday. Auckland Council General Manager of Building Consents Ian… Audio
Wellington residents welcome earthquake strengthening extension
Wellington's inner city residents association is welcoming news this morning that owners of earthquake prone buildings will have more time to complete strengthening work. Inner City Wellington seismic… Audio
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments told to vacate
Residents in Auckland's City Garden Apartments have been given until Monday to vacate the building, after the council issued it with a Dangerous Building Notice. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk on earthquake strengthening
The current rules put in place in 2017, requires buildings to be remediated before set dates, but the Government is giving them four extra years to fix their buildings Building and Construction… Audio
Govt gives more time for earthquake strengthening to be completed
The Government is giving more time to earthquake-prone building owners to complete strengthening work, Michael Ford - a commercial real estate agent by day - has been working with Local Government New… Audio
The Panel with Sue Kedgley and Peter Field (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Sue Kedgley and Peter Field discuss the large number of job cuts in the public sector, what it means for Ka Ora Ka Ako School Lunch Programmes, and what… Audio
Seymour defends calling Ardern authoritarian during pre-school visit
ACT's leader read to kids while sitting next to a book about Jacinda Ardern, before telling reporters the former PM was an authoritarian.
Winston Peters meets with US Secretary of State Blinken
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken overnight, topping the conversational agenda is the war in Gaza and New Zealand's future position in pillar 2 of AUKUS… Audio
Govt to push ahead with rental law changes
The Government is pressing ahead with changes to rental laws, in a bill being introduced to parliament next month. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Samoan community celebrates as bill passes first reading
A bill has passed its first reading in Parliament, to restore citizenship to Samoans who had it stripped under the Muldoon government in 1982. Former MP Aupito William Sio spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Bill to restore NZ citizenship to those born in Samoa between 1924 - 1949 passes first reading
A private members bill that aims to restore New Zealand citizenship to people born in Samoa between 1924 and 1949 has passed its first reading in Parliament, but in a shock move, ACT and New Zealand… Audio
The tougher boot camps, the less effective Govt told
The Government's own advisers have told it that the tougher the new boot camps are, the less they will work and might even do harm. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
PM Luxon on Govt's nine key targets
The Government is pledging to meet nine key targets it has set for itself over the coming years.
The deliverables are aimed at improving outcomes in areas such as violent crime, youth offending… Audio