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Top Stories for Monday 13 March 2023
Top stories for 13 March 2023 Wellington police are accused of intimidating bar patrons and staff in the Capital's party quarter. A Pukekohe councillor says it's lucky nobody died in a gang-related… Audio
Political editors panel: Public service posturing
Friday means Morning Report's weekly political panel.
This week Newshub's Political Editor Jenna Lynch, joined RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Canned merger board still getting paid
Taxpayers are still shelling out thousands of dollars to the board apppointed to set up the new public media entity - weeks after the decision was made to can it.
After years of planning and millions… Audio
Pharmac and ACC Chair offers resignation over impartiality claims
The Health Minister has confirmed Steve Maharey, who chairs Pharmac and ACC, has offered his resignation over claims of political impartiality.
It follows the sacking of Te Whatu Ora Chair, Rob… Audio
Analysis: Transport funding's post-cyclone reshuffle
The Government's hit the brakes on making emissions reductions its top transport priority, and it's blaming Cyclone Gabrielle.
It had wanted in its three-year plan to reallocate some of the money… Audio
Childcare centre of Luxon's big pitch to voters
The burdensome cost of childcare is Christopher Luxon's big pitch to voters to kick off election year.
The National Party leader is promising to help families earning up to 180-thousand a year with a… Audio
Political editors panel: Three Waters, Rob Campbell
It's time for Morning Report's weekly political editors panel.
This week we have Stuff political editor Luke Malpass, joining RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson. Audio
Political editors panel: National Party's Pugh problem
It's time now for our weekly political panel, looking back at the week that was. This week RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson , and New Zealand Herald political editor Claire Trevett spoke to Corin… Audio
Hawkes Bay woman unhappy with police response to looters
A Hawkes Bay woman fears someone in her rural community will end up being shot if police don't do something about the people targeting empty flood damaged homes.
The woman, who RNZ has agreed not to… Audio
Political editors panel: Cyclone Gabrielle impact
It's Friday, so time for the weekly political editors panel with RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, and Stuff's political editor Luke Malpass. Audio
Political editors panel: Chris Hipkins' policy purge
It's the time of the week where we look back at the week in politics.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, and this week Newsroom's political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Analysis: Chris Hipkins' big policy scrapping
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins has scrapped or delayed several government policies as one of his first major acts as Prime Minister.
RNZ political editor Jane Patterson.spoke to Corin Dann.
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Analysis: Political leaders' week with Waitangi and Australia
It's been a big week already for New Zealand's political leaders.
They were all in attendance at Waitangi at the weekend giving messages of unity and aspiration for Māori.
In the aftermath, Prime… Audio
Political editor Jane Patterson with a wrap-up of Waitangi Day
Our political editor Jane Patterson joins us with analysis of Waitangi Day Commemorations, and the Prime Minister's upcoming trip to Australia. Audio
Iwi chairs meet with senior ministers ahead of Waitangi Day
We go to Waitangi now where Iwi-chairs and senior ministers have been meeting today at Paihia in the Bay of Islands.
The prime minister Chris Hipkins has just been updating media on their… Audio
Political editors panel: Floods, cabinet reshuffle and Waitangi
It's been a turbulent week in politics, with floods, a cabinet reshuffle and as we head into the weekend, Waitangi celebrations. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann alongside deputy… Audio
Political editors panel: Floods, cabinet reshuffle and Waitangi
It's been a turbulent week in politics, with floods, a cabinet reshuffle and as we head into the weekend, Waitangi celebrations. Political editor Jane Patterson spoke to Corin Dann alongside deputy… Audio
Far North communities prepared to evacuate
Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) communities have been told to be ready to evacuate at short notice with more heavy rain falling today.
Red heavy rain warnings are already in force for Northland, and from… Audio
Analysis: Polls show Chris Hipkins stopping Labour slide
Two new political polls show 'the boy from the Hutt' may have what it takes to turn around Labour's election fortunes.
The party's leader Chris Hipkins appears to have put a stop to sinking support -… Audio
