20 May - 10:26 am NZ
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Collision course over Budget's housing centerpiece, Smaller banks at risk of downgrade, Government accused of shonky process over family carers bill, NZTA outlines plans for Canterbury roading networks, Mayors question bill to combat house prices, Labour on the collision course over housing, New campaign to reduce patient harm launched, bay hapu suggest remedies for crown's "legalised theft". (23′30″)
The Auckland Council and the Government are on a collision course over the housing legislation that was the centrepiece of the Budget. (3′24″)
The creditiworthiness of eight of the country's smaller lenders is under threat. (4′00″)
The Government is being accused of pushing through a bill to pay family carers of disabled relatives in a shonky way. (3′04″)
News from the business sector including a market report. (3′13″)
Three mayors are questioning the government's plan to speed up affordable housing by working with local councils to free up land and fast track consents for developments. (2′59″)
An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′22″)
The Auckland Council and the Government are on a collision course over the housing legislation that was the centrepiece of the Budget. (4′22″)
Getting doctors and nurses to wash their hands more between patients is a key part of campaign to cut down the number of people who pick up infections while they're in hospital. (5′19″)
Bay of Islands hapu have told the Waitangi Tribunal they seek the return of crown land, including islands - and the right to build houses where their ancestors did. (3′29″)
A television entertainer and a regional manager for Kohanga Reo will compete to represent the Mana Party in the race for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat; The Budget reveals in trend in money shifting away from Crown-Maori policy advice and into the pockets of claimants and Maori welfare services; Whanau and land owners have been given more time to have their say about proposed changes to the Maori land laws; Far North iwi this weekend will be welcoming the Waka Tapu expedition back to Aotearoa - after completing an epic return journey from Rapanui, or Easter Island. (3′29″)
Watching TV may get a bad rap, but New Zealand researchers are using it to teach reading - with great results. (4′57″)
A police officer has appeared in court on multiple methamphetamine charges and accused of supplying information to gang members. (2′45″)
Some charities and community groups have hit out at what they've branded a child-unfriendly, and empty budget. (3′01″)
News from the business sector including a market report. (2′20″)
A drug advocacy group says the associate Health minister should see it as a victory that the synthetic cannabis, K2, is to be pulled from shelves ahead of legislation clamping down on the products. (3′47″)
An update from the team at RNZ Sport. (3′01″)
In the days leading up to this week's Budget there was plenty of talk it would include policies to rein in rising house prices and to help alleviate poverty. (17′00″)
A television entertainer and a regional manager for Kohanga Reo will compete to represent the Mana Party in the race for the Ikaroa-Rawhiti seat; The Budget reveals in trend in money shifting away from Crown-Maori policy advice and into the pockets of claimants and Maori welfare services; Whanau and land owners have been given more time to have their say about proposed changes to the Maori land laws; Far North iwi this weekend will be welcoming the Waka Tapu expedition back to Aotearoa after completing an epic return journey from Rapanui, or Easter Island. (3′16″)
From June, Auckland's buses will be added to the city's new multi-million dollar transport card system. (2′00″)
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