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Real concern for number of job losses - Sepuloni
The deputy leader of the Opposition, Carmel Sepuloni talks with Nathan Rarere about job losses at NIWA and DoC and pay increases for MPs. Audio
What time is it on the moon?
The White House has directed NASA to create a standard time for the moon and other celestial bodies, so astronauts and spacecraft can better coordinate their missions with earth. Audio
Parliament shock: ACT, NZ First side with opposition as Nats vote against bill
ACT and New Zealand First have shocked Parliament tonight by supporting a bill to select committee that would provide entitlement to New Zealand citizenship for a group of people born in the then…
The well-worn path between Auditor-General and Parliament
The work of the Auditor-General’s office features often in this week’s select committee hearings at Parliament, and for good reason. Audio
Executive power - it's not how MMP was meant to work
Analysis - Thirty years ago, frustrated with the arrogance of successive governments, New Zealanders changed the electoral rules, Richard Shaw writes.
Life raft for Newshub drifts further away
Media and Communications Minister Melissa Lee talks to Lisa Owen about the demise of Newshub and the loss of several TVNZ programmes. Audio
South Africa: Destructive weather batters Cape Town
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Lisa Owen destructive weather in South Africa's capital, long-awaited changes to immigration law and the rescue of several Loggerhead turtles in Cape… Audio
Lawmakers worry tobacco companies will outsmart ban
Lawmakers are worried tobacco companies will outsmart the government's looming ban on disposable vapes. The ban is set to come into force by the end of the year - along with new retailer restrictions… Audio
Department of Conservation slashing jobs
The Department of Conservation is slashing about one hundred and thirty positions. DOC says it has to make the government mandated six and half percent savings, but it has tried to find options with… Audio
South Koreans head to the polls to vote in a new parliament
Asia correspondent Per Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about Eid al Fitr celebrations, South Korea going to the polls, and US President Joe Biden's meeting with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Audio
Oral Questions for 10 April 2024
Questions to Ministers RT HON CHRIS HIPKINS to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
Solomons, Australian universities to observe election
The Australian National University (ANU) will work with the Solomon Islands National University (SINU) to observe the Solomons' joint election on 17 April.
Australia: Gaza latest Higgins saga, Aukus with a J
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has indicated Australia could move to recognise a Palestinian state, and a judgment is pending in a defamation case connected to a rape allegation at Parliament House. Audio
Sick children shouldn't go to school - Labour
Labour leader Chris Hipkins says sending children who are unwell to school has consequences for everyone. Audio
Winston Peters on UN meeting
Foreign Minister Winston Peters met with the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York Wednesday morning, discussing the conflict in Gaza, and commitments in the Pacific. Peters… Audio
Biden holds 4 point lead over Trump, new poll shows
The poll result comes as the Republican candidate prepares for the start of the first of four upcoming criminal trials.
Labour leader on Government's new targets
Members of Labour say the Government's new targets aren't as ambitious as they are making out - and with no clear plan, they are setting public servants up to fail. labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio
Government opening door to foreigner farm land buyers - Labour
Changes have been made to the way applications are handled in order to speed up the process and reduce uncertainty, the minister says.
Peters raises Gaza ceasefire with UN boss
The Foreign Affairs Minister has discussed the conflict with Secretary-General António Guterres.
NZ citizenship bill for some Samoans goes through first reading
NZ citizenship bill for some Samoans goes through its first reading. Audio