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Stats NZ leaving Akl city office over safety concerns
Stats NZ won't renew its lease on the Greys Avenue building, where staff have reported anti-social behaviour on the street and around the entrance to the office. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio
NZDF plane on rescue mission to New Caledonia
A New Zealand Defence Force evacuation flight's en route to New Caledonia to pick up Kiwis stranded there due to riots and civil unrest Foreign Minister Winston Peters speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
National MP may face police probe over undeclared donations - expert
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he made an inadvertent error in his failure to declare $178,000 of donations.
Green Party raises Darleen Tana advert with Electoral Commission
Tana's electoral returns show she spent $2415 on the article, published in Verve Magazine last year. But it does not contain a promoter statement.
Deputy Mayor urges urgent action on safety in Akl CBD
Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson speaks to Lisa Owen about crime and antisocial behaviour in Auckland's CBD as Stats NZ prepares to exit the city. Audio
National MP stood down for not declaring donations
National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Audio
'I never tried to hide these donations' - National MP stood down
New Plymouth's David MacLeod says he's "extremely disappointed" after failing to declare $178,000 of donations.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 May 2024
On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon who says New Zealand supports international law but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for… Audio
Government to continue with Aukus talks despite China's warning
The Prime Minister says New Zealand's relationship with China is mature enough to withstand differences of opinion. Audio
Labour criticises government's plan for social housing
Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran… Audio
PM Luxon on ICC seeking arrest warrants for Israel PM and Hamas leaders in Gaza
The Prime Minister says New Zealand supports international law, but is refusing to comment further on a recommendation to issue arrest warrants for the Israeli and Hamas leaders. Prime Minister Chris… Audio
PSA union on job losses at Ministry of Education
The Ministry of Education has proposed cutting 755 full-time equivalent roles, though 316 of those are already vacant. PSA's assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kanak journalist says young people 'fed up' in New Caledonia
A Kanak journalist in Noumea says the young people barricading streets in the French controlled territory are fed up with the lack of good jobs, inequality, and environmental degradation. Kanak… Audio
Scathing review clears way for overhaul at Kāinga Ora
A scathing review of Kāinga Ora has cleared the way for a major overhaul of the state housing agency. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
French President Macron holds security and defence meeting on New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron held another national security and defence committee meeting overnight, discussing the ongoing state of emergency in New Caledonia. Paris correspondent Ross Cullen… Audio
Major shake-up in store for Kāinga Ora
State and social housing is in for a major shake-up as the coalition clears out Kāinga Ora's board and considers radically changing the agency's entire approach. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has… Audio
Budget nearly off to printers - Finance Minister Nicola Willis
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on her first Budget and charter schools. Audio
Stalking legislation review won't be until at least 2025
The government has a full slate of "justice commitments" already this year, the Justice Minister says. Audio
The warning signs for NZ's 'brittle' democracy
Analysis - Power is not being abused, but it is not being well managed either. New Zealand democracy, unique and currently brittle, should be handled with greater care, Alexander Gillespie writes.
Watch: 'Serious concerns' about Kāinga Ora governance - Bishop
Housing Minister Chris Bishop has ruled out a mass sell-off of state houses.