Charlotte Cook

In today's episode, we speak to beneficiary advocate Kay Brereton about means-testing parents of 18- and 19-year-olds on the jobseeker support benefit. We also speak with Stephanie Pow, parental leave… Audio

In today's episode, we speak with ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley about what to expect in Budget 2025. We cross to Wellington issues reporter Nick James about a major Wellington City Council meeting… Audio

In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Audio

In today's episode, Parliament is staring down the barrel of a protracted debate this afternoon surrounding the proposed penalty for Te Pati Maori MPs who performed a haka in parliament earlier this… Audio

In today's episode, the government has announced $164 million to boost urgent care services across the country over the next four years, Auckland council's economic and cultural agency is backing… Audio

In today's episode, the government has announced a half a billion dollar boost to the film and television sector, pledging $577 million for the International Screen Production Rebate over the next… Audio

In today's episode, the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety Brooke van Velden has refused to have regular meetings with the Council of Trade Unions and has ruled out undoing the Pay Equity… Audio

In today's episode, the Waitangi Tribunal is hearing submissions from claimants concerned about the effect the Regulatory Standards Bill will have on the Treaty of Waitangi, The Foreign Affairs… Audio

In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio

In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio

In today's episode, the government has opted against setting up a new compensation scheme for survivors of abuse in state care, in favour of putting more money into the current system, cheers of joy… Audio

In today's episode, the police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023, a second Auckland school has reported a… Audio

In today's episode, convicted double murderer Mark Lundy has been released from prison, more medical specialists are ditching the public health system in favour of working in private hospitals, a… Audio

In today's episode, the government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity in a bid to cut costs, saying the current system is too loose, the consumer watchdog has released its annual… Audio

In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio

In today's episode, Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread road closures, flooding and slips. A Canterbury Resident whose home looks like… Audio

In today's episode, Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city, the South Island is also experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and… Audio

In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting… Audio

In today's episode, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau won't be contesting the mayoralty again come October, rain-weary Northlanders are preparing for another deluge, with a new heavy rain watch in force… Audio

In today's episode, Police are investigating after three applicants who failed physical testing were still admitted for training, the police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down a… Audio