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Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. Audio
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Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
26 Apr 2024Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
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Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
24 Apr 2024Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new policy to address the…
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How many public sector roles are going?
24 Apr 2024Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
Fast-track bill could affect NZ's reputation
The ministers responsible for green-lighting major projects need to be open about potential conflicts of interest, says Transparency International. Audio
Te Whatu Ora target to save a 105 million by July
In breaking news, the country's public hospitals have been given a target to save a total of 105 million dollars by July. Te Whatu Ora released this figure to RNZ this afternoon after a series of… Audio
Fisherman with infected wound waits 7 hours in A&E
A southland fisherman, with an infected weeping open wound on his wrist gave up waiting for medical help after seven hours in Southland Hospital's Accident and Emergency department. Audio
Fast track legislation could taint New Zealand's reputation
Transparency International says fast track legislation that would give three ministers the power to greenlight significant infrastructure and development projects could taint New Zealand's reputation… Audio
Week in Politics: The Tribunal, gangs, demotions
Analysis - Two ministers were stripped of portfolios, drama broke out at the Waitangi Tribunal, and the gang patch ban bill ran into opposition.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 26 April
On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up… Audio
Political panel
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Claire Trevett. Audio
Commentator on Goldsmith taking up Media Minister role
Paul Goldsmith starts today in his new role as minister of media and communications. Veteran journalist and Newsroom co-editor Mark Jennings spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Carmel Sepuloni on Cabinet reshuffle and Jobseeker changes
Nathan Rarere talked with Labour's Carmel Sepuloni and asked for her opinion on the sackings of Cabinet Ministers Penny Simmonds and Melissa Lee. Audio
Media minister rolled as industry awaits plan
Melissa Lee has been replaced as Minister of Media and Communications after just seven months in the role in which she promised new policy to address the media’s acute problems. Paul Goldsmith now…
Disability support network's hopes for new minister
Advocates for New Zealanders with disabilities are welcoming Louise Upston taking over from Ms Simmonds as the new Minister for Disability Issues. Chief executive of the New Zealand Disability Support… Audio
PM demotes two ministers, dropping Lee from cabinet
The Prime Minister has demoted two of his ministers, saying the complex challenges in their portfolios had become too much for them to handle. Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports. Political… 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.
Ben Thomas on ministers stripped of portfolios
In a surprise move this morning Prime Minister Christoper Luxon has stripped two ministers of their portfolios. Political commentator and former National Party press secretary Ben Thomas speaks to… Audio
Melissa Lee stripped of Broadcasting portfolio
Melissa Lee has been booted from Cabinet and stripped of the Broadcasting Communications portfolio. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
'We're going to be banning gang patches' - Minister adamant after criticism
Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the Government will forge ahead with a ban on gang patches. Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on Resource Management Act changes
The Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted and put short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Lobbying to form Solomon Islands next govt underway
As counting wraps up in the Solomon Islands the electoral commission is looking at trialing out of constituency voting. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz economic policy reporter Dan Brunskill has been following prime minister Christopher Luxon on his tour of southeast Asia and joins Emile Donovan to debrief. Audio
