Politics
Firms invited to apply for fast-track consents include 'environmental destroyers' - Greenpeace
Environmentalists have slammed a list of organisations who have been invited to apply to the Government's proposed fast-track approvals scheme.
'We are not waste' - Public sector leaders criticised over job cut announcements
Staff are shell shocked and frustrated, and say leaders handled the announcements poorly.
Who has been invited to apply for fast-track consents?
The government's released the list of organisations provided with information on how to apply - just hours before public submissions on the bill close.
Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions
As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties.
Back home, his government was accused of drifting away… Audio
No stalking law is 'embarrasing'
The Panel talks to CEO of Women's Refuge Dr Ang Jury about how dangerous stalking is, and how the police need it to be a criminal law for things to improve. Audio
PM seeks to strengthen defence ties with Philippines
With the world growing increasingly volatile, Christopher Luxon has sought to strengthen defence ties with the Philippines - making it easier for both countries' troops to work together. It's the… Audio
Government sent 'please explain' to council over Golden Mile
The contents were revealed in correspondence from Simeon Brown and Chris Bishop to Wellington's Mayor.
Mental Health Foundation proposes cutting nearly 20% of staff
Chief executive Shaun Robinson said it has not had any government funding cut, but government-funded contracts have not kept pace with rising costs.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Public sector cuts to take away fire expertise at MBIE
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment only has two senior fire engineers - and is proposing to axe one of them. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 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
NZ and Philippines bolster defence ties
As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines have pledged to bolster defence ties, making it easier for their armed forces to work together. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
G7 countries meet on Italian island of Capri
The G7 group of wealthy nations are in Italy for a 3-day meeting dominated by calls for more assistance to Ukraine to fight Russia, and more sanctions against Iran. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to… Audio
Explainer: ongoing cuts in govt departments
RNZ explainer editor Katie Kenny to give us the low down on the job cuts in the public service Audio
Extra security for most high-risk hospital EDs almost halved
A series of assaults and pleas by staff had led to the initial funding of guards.
Wellington's ebb and flow of public servants
The government's back-office public service job cuts are adding to Wellington's woes
Audio
Group plans work to improve safety of female MPs
New research shows harassment of elected officials - especially women - is on the rise. Audio
Astonishment at expectation contractors will review curriculum
Hiring contractors is an appalling solution when people who could do the work are losing their jobs, the PSA says.