Charlie Dreaver
Waikato DHB data could be shared after ransomware - expert
A cyber security expert warns the cyber attack on Waikato District Health Board could lead to patients information being shared on a website.
The attack appears to be a type of ransomware called… Audio
Response to report on indigenous rights to go to Cabinet
The Prime Minister says the government has nothing to hide over a report commissioned on how to better uphold indigenous rights.
The Māori Development Minister Willie Jackson has prepared a draft… Audio
National Party says Cook Islands bubble too late
Cook Island businesses holding out for much needed tourists have now got a repreive with a travel bubble with New Zealand just days away.
It will start on the 17 May, with Air New Zealand offering… Audio
New Zealanders stuck in India unable to find flights home
New Zealanders who are stuck in India are pleading with the Government to help them get home.
The travel ban on India has lifted but those eligible to return home are finding it impossible to get… Audio
Independent review to determine future of local councils
The government is planning to give local Government the biggest overhaul in decades.
The Minister Nanaia Mahuta today announced an independent review which will determine the future of the sector for… Audio
Fears health sector reform could delay mental health boost
There are fears a two billion dollar push to fix mental health services could be held up by the health sector revolution.
Data provided to RNZ reveals that over the last two years, national wait… Audio
National defends Transmission Gully decision after scathing review
The National Party is defending its role in the Transmission Gully, following a scathing review that found the project was flawed from the get go.
An interim review into the 27km highway has found… Audio
Foreign Minister's speech on China 'unusual' - Brady
A China expert says a speech by the Foreign Minister on China is unusual, with criticism previously unheard of from New Zealand.
Nanaia Mahuta spoke at the New Zealand China Council's meeting in… Audio
Diverse trading arrangements crucial, says Foreign Minister
The Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is urging New Zealand to diversify its trade arrangements and not put all its eggs in one basket with China. She has also raised concerns about loan… Audio
Govt pledges more than $100m to Amazon for filming Lord of the Rings in NZ
The government's priorities are being questioned after it announced it's giving Amazon a $100 million-plus boost to film the Lord of the Rings television series here.
Under a Memorandum of… Audio
Covid 19: Dozens of key workers may have missed swabs
Covid-19 testing for workers in managed isolation is again under scrutiny with revelations dozens of staff may not be getting regular swabs.
Ministry of Health records show that a security guard who… Audio
Kiri Allan urges women get smear after revealing stage 3 cancer
A plea from a public figure fighting a very private battle: Labour minister Kiri Allan has urged everyone to encourage the women in their lives to get a smear after announcing she has stage three… Audio
Some details to iron out on trans-Tasman bubble still
The Government will today announce when the country will begin a long anticipated trans-Tasman bubble with Australia.
Among those on the edge of their seat is the Tourism Industry, who want a bubble… Audio
Focus on Politics: The Housing Solution?
The Government has announced a raft of measures to try and tackle the housing affordability crisis to tilt the market towards first home buyers and increase supply. But, as RNZ political reporter… Audio
Andrew Little defends SIS boss after select committee
Minister Andrew Little has vigorously defended SIS head Rebecca Kitteridge following her appearance in front of the Select Committee today.
Ms Kitteridge has been questioned by Parliament's… Audio
Security and intelligence agencies front up at parliament
Let's cross to Parliament now, where the security and intelligence agencies have been fronting up to a select committee. They've been explaining the changes they've made since the Christchurch mosque… Audio
Govt issues new measures in attempt to cool housing market
The government is cracking down on property investors to try and even the playing field for first home buyers and turn down the heat on the property market.
It has released a new raft of measures… Video, Audio
Government announces promised housing reforms
The Government's promising housing reforms to tip the market in favour of first-home buyers and owner occupiers. At the same time, it's hoping to make it harder for investors to make money off… Audio
Change on the way at Corrections - Kelvin Davis
The Corrections Minister says change is on the way, as part of the fallout from a court case in which allegations of mistreatment at Auckland Women's Prison were made.
The judge took them seriously… Audio
Covid-19: National Party wants vaccine target
The National Party is calling on the Government to have a target in place for what percentage of the population should be vaccinated against Covid-19.
Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins says… Audio