Judith Collins
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
Science Innovation and Technology Minister Judith Collins on changes to science sector
The group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented. Key changes announced by Judith Collins include merging Crown Research… Audio
Defence Minister on decision to stop building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch
Despite a booming worldwide rocket launch industry, the Space Minister has done a turnaround on building rocket launchpads south of Christchurch. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Govt's apology intensifies demands for accountability
The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke… Audio
Divers trying to seal three diesel leaks on HMNZS Manawanui
Divers from New Zealand and Samoa have been at the sunken HMNZS Manawanui all day working out how to seal three diesel leaks on the underside of the warship. The Manawanui ran aground on the Tafitoala… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 7 October 2024
On today's episode, the Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu, the government has… Audio
Defence Minister Judith Collins on sinking of HMNZS Manawanui
The Defence Minister says she wants to know why the Navy's dedicated seabed mapping ship the HMNZS Manawanui, hit a reef and sank off Samoa's main island Upolu. Minister of Defence Judith Collins… Audio
Defence Minister on HMNZS Manawanui sinking in Samoa
HMNZS Manawanui sank on Sunday morning after hitting a reef in Samoa, Defence Minister Judith Collins joined First Up. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 4 October 2024
On today's episode, Dunedin City mayor Jules Radich declared a state of emergency for Dunedin just after midnight Thursday night as heavy rainfall began to cause widespread flooding, about 100 people… Audio
Judith Collins on South Pacific Defence Ministers Meeting
Pacific Defence Ministers are warning the region is not a testing ground for long-range missiles. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Minister defends proposed GE
Government documents show ethical considerations will be excluded from consideration when new genetic modification legislation is put forward. Science and Technology Minister Judith Collins spoke to… Audio
New Hercules Aircraft take to the skies
The first of five new Hercules Aircraft have taken to the skies on Tuesday morning in a historic maiden voyage. The Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
NZ joins US-led space team Operation Olympic Defender
Defence Minister Judith Collins says joining the US-led Operation Olympic Defender will improve New Zealand's ability to keep tabs on illegal fishing and better use GPS to monitor our supply chains… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 August 2024
On today's episode, the country's largest gas user Methanex is temporarily shutting its New Zealand methanol plants and diverting the gas to power companies, the Government has confirmed plans to end… Audio
Govt to end NZ's ban on gene technology outside the lab
The Government has confirmed plans to end to the country's nearly 30-year ban on gene technology outside the lab. Science Minister Judith Collins spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Let your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal. Audio
Let your vocal chords do the walking
The censure of an MP this week came with a message about how to handle provocation - keep it vocal.
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