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'Triple-whammy' for Wellington hospitality sector as public service shrinks
Ministries and agencies are looking to axe jobs to meet the government's demand to trim budgets, and most of those will be in the capital.
Independent panel to review 2050 methane target, government announces
Ministers say agriculture's contribution to climate change targets need to be "fair and appropriate" compared to other sectors.
The Panel with Boopsie Maran and David Farrar (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Boopsie Maran and David Farrar discuss how proposed Ministry job cuts could affect Wellington and tightening criteria for free vaccinations. Also, Boopsie… Audio
Labour on referenda on local govt Māori wards
Opponents say the government is completely out of line with plans to force councils to hold referenda on their Māori wards.
The coalition has announced that councils which brought in Māori wards… Audio
NZ-NATO deal to be settled in 'coming months' - Winston Peters
The Foreign Minister made the comments following meetings in Belgium.
International Democracy Union forum winds up in Wellington
We don't have our usual political panel this week, but we have something that might appeal to political junkies.
The International Democracy Union - an alliance of conservative political parties from… Audio
Defence Minister met with US military contractor to talk about AUKUS Pillar Two
The Defence Minister has met with a major American military contractor to talk about the controversial - and critics say 'anti-China' - security pact AUKUS Pillar Two.
Officials told Judith Collins… Audio
Labour describe latest job cuts as 'reckless'
The Labour party is describing the latest round of job cuts as reckless.
Part of the proposal was to look at closing the Suicide Prevention Office and merging two of the main roles into a wider team.
…Proposed anti-gang laws: What you need to know
We've been hearing a lot about anti-gang measures, with new legislation going through Parliament. RNZ is here to explain what it's all about.
Govt job losses 'uncomfortable in the short term' - Minister
Job losses in the public sector are "unfortunate" but the government has to ensure agencies are exercising restraint, Minister of Employment Louise Upston says. Audio
Public sector jobs on the line as Government looks to save money
Mass voluntary redundancies are on the cards as the Ministry for Social Development looks to cut costs as part of the Coalition Government's drive to save money.
Meanwhile the scale of potential job… Audio
Sepuloni: minimum wage increases won't help those in poverty
Time now for our weekly catch up with the deputy leader of the Opposition, and Carmel Sepuloni is back with us again. Audio
Historic oral diaries from NZ prime ministers abruptly ended
There are thousands of hours of conversation with the likes of David Lange, John Key and Helen Clark. But no one has ever heard them, and now the project. run by the Alexander Turnbull Library, is… Audio
South Africa: Newly formed political party in hot water
South Africa correspondent Elna Schutz speaks to Susana Leiataua about a new political party in hot water just before the election, South Africa possibly having an issue with 'brain regain,' and some… Audio
Public meeting held as Invercargill has surge in crime
'An inappropriate level of youth crime.' The country's southern most city is holding a public meeting as Invercargill experiences a surge in crime. The mayor Nobby Clark says as well as youth crime… Audio
Employment minister responds to hundreds of job losses in public sector
The axe is falling on hundreds of jobs in the public sector, with the latest losses looming at Oranga Tamariki and The Ministry of Health. Ministries have been ordered to find between 6.5 and 7.5% in… Audio
Asia: Large earthquake strikes Taiwan
Asia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Susana Leiataua about the large earthquake that struck Taiwan today and El Niño contributing to soaring temperatures. Audio
'Commonsense' win as fish exports to US given all-clear
The government has welcomed the end of a ban on some fish exports to the United States, prompted by concern for the endangered Maui's dolphin.
Call for 'integrated' security at hospital EDs
Medical leaders are asking for a change to how security works in hosptails after a machete attack. Audio
Labour unimpressed over Government's 36 point plan
The Government says it has a dramatic new plan for the nation, covering, among other things, the oil industry, tax and school absenteeism.
The action plan contains 36 bullet points to be ticked off… Audio