Politics
First oil and gas bid since end of offshore ban under consideration
Australian firm EnZed Energy's application to explore a large block off the coast of south Taranaki will go to officials with no competing bids.
Peters off to Kiribati year after being snubbed
The Foreign Affairs Minister had said the government was rethinking development support after the country's president cancelled a visit here.
Skilled or not: residence changes this year and who it affects
Migrants who were told their job was skilled and put them on a path to residence say the goalposts have shifted - and some are off to Australia. Audio
Calls to invest in environment as Govt boosts tourism marketing
The Government is investing $3.7 million to market New Zealand's regions internationally, encouraging visitors to travel beyond traditional hotspots during autumn and winter. However, critics warn… Audio
Watch: Ministers mark start of new granny flats rules
The new rules allow a small dwelling with a simple design of up to 70 square metres to be built without a resource consent, and are in effect from today.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15 January
A Waikato regional councillor says rising visitor numbers are damaging the Blue Spring near Putaruru, with rubbish clogging toilets, coins thrown into the water and unsafe parking. He wants an access… Audio
The World Trade Organisation is on life support. Will Trump's new rules finish it off?
Analysis - To date, Trump has not withdrawn the US from the WTO. But his administration instead seeks to reinvent it.
Peters tells RBNZ governor to 'stay in her New Zealand lane'
The Foreign Minister's statement is in response to Anna Breman signing a letter of support for US Fed boss Jerome Powell overnight.
Mental health callouts: Police 'wiping their hands', says union
Three emergency calls by a mental health worker went unanswered in the space of 90 minutes in a November incident.
Govt hopes tougher powers will keep electricity market fair
The Government hopes a law change will give the electricity authority more teeth to maintain a fair and competitive market. Energy Minister Simon Watts spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Person arrested at protest outside Wellington's Iranian Embassy
About 40 people have been chanting, calling for the removal of the Iranian regime.
States of Emergency now far more frequent across New Zealand
New data shows New Zealanders are spending far more time under States of Emergency than a decade ago, driven by increasingly frequent storms and fires. Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz says regions must… Audio
Government expecting Open Electricity savings by 2027
The government believes bringing in Open Electricity would save people $360 a year - here's what it means and whether your data is protected.
Sir Tim Shadbolt: Pineapple, cheese and 33 arrests
The long-serving mayor will be remembered not only for a life service, but for his own style, charisma and upbeat charm. Video
Clark condemns US withdrawal as 'assault on the international system of cooperation'
The former prime minister is concerned that other countries, which are like-minded with the current United States administration, will also withdraw.
What’s next for Venezuela?
There's uncertainty and fear in Venezuela following the capture and removal of its president Nicolás Maduro by the US. Tulia Falleti is a Professor of Political Science at the University of… Audio
'An extraordinary, charismatic man': Sir Tim Shadbolt remembered
Tributes flow for former Invercargill and Waitematā mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt who has died. Audio
Luxon working from home as year gets underway
"I've always been used to going back to work on the 3rd or 4th of January," the PM said before Christmas.
'Pretty weak': Concerns over lack of privacy breaches punishments after health data hack
Lawyers are calling for a review into what punishments companies can face for breaching privacy in the wake of the massive Manage My Health cyber hack. Audio
NZ troops in Ukraine for ceasefire would need Cabinet signoff - Ministry
Sending troops to support a ceasefire in Ukraine would still need cabinet sign off.
