Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming died after being struck by a vehicle in central Nelson just after 2am on New Year’s Day. She has been farewelled in a ceremony in Nelson with heartfelt tributes from family and colleagues, including Police Commissioner Richard Chambers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Erica Stanford, the Minister in charge Government’s Response to the Royal Commission’s Report into Historical Abuse in State Care, has confirmed survivors of torture at Lake Alice will receive a $150,000 redress payment, or can request an independent arbiter make an individual assessment. Stanford said the government has set aside up to $22.68 million for the redress scheme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six60 frontman Matiu Walters says he no longer cares about topping the charts and the band’s “legacy” as much as he once did, saying he now prefers to focus on being “creatively brave" instead. The reason for the change? Fatherhood. Walters spoke openly and honestly about how being a dad has changed him on Paddy Gower's "The F#$%ing News" show this week. Click here to watch the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" to listen on your favourite podcast player. Learn more about your ad ch...
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon addressed questions put to him by media on a number of issues currently under the spotlight, including the Government's plan for the Cook Strait ferries, the changes to ACC levies, and an indecent assault of two women by visiting members of the Vietnamese Government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and newly-appointed Minister for Rail Winston Peters have announced it is establishing a new company to procure two new ferries for the Cook Strait. The ferries are expected to begin operation in 2029 as the existing ferries reach the end of their operating lives. Willis would not disclose what the project will cost, saying that information is commercially confidential until procurement and negotiations for the associated landside infrastructure have been completed...
Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has released details of the Government's blueprint for emissions reduction over the next five years. The second Emissions Reduction Plan sets the foundation to meet the net zero 2050 target as early as 2044, and will focus on eight key policies that have the greatest potential emissions savings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greyhound racing is to be phased out in New Zealand over the next 20 months Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced. The decision was driven by multiple reviews and high injury rates, and has cross-party support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Finance Minister Nicola Willis have outlined plans to improve competition in New Zealand's banking sector. The government will accelerate moves to provide Kiwibank with access to more capital, and take steps to ensure the Reserve Bank places greater importance on banking competition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former All Black Ali Williams is now football-mad. He is not only a member of the Auckland FC ownership group, but, as he tells Paddy Gower, he is on a mission to make football bigger than rugby in New Zealand's largest city. ### This conversation featured as part of Paddy's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full episode, or search for "Paddy Gower's TFN" on your favourite podcast player. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The large Canterbury wildfire in the Bridge Hill area that caused multiple evacuations is still not contained, according to Fire and Emergency New Zealand. The fire doubled in size overnight and is now nearly 1000 hectares, with one structure, Holloway Lodge, so far lost to the blaze. It's believed to be an old New Zealand forest service hutt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In a wide-ranging conversation, Stuff's senior political correspondent Jenna Lynch sat down with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to talk about the state of New Zealand's health system, the coalition government, military academies, guns, cost of living, the treaty principles debate, and what 2025 could have in store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After a nearly 7 week trial, Chinese national Tingjun Cao has been found guilty of murdering Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei Bao. Bao went missing in July 2023, with her body being found in a shallow grave just over a year later. Jake Kenny from The Press looks back on what was an extraordinary trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transport Minister Simeon Brown and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown have announced major changes to Auckland's transport policy decision making structure. This includes returning regional and transport planning to Auckland Council, and establishing a new Auckland Regional Transport Committee that will be tasked with developing a 30 year transport plan for Auckland, to be agreed upon by both Cabinet and Auckland Council. The changes mean Local Boards will also now have authority over certain transport...
Paddy Gower sits down with Shortland Street actor Bella Kalolo-Suraj to talk about the hurtful messages she receives about her weight and the effect they have on her. Kalolo-Suraj, who was recently named New Zealand’s Television Personality of the Year for her role as Selina To'a, told Paddy she’s been fat-shamed with online messages that often start with “I don't want to offend, but...”. This conversation featured as part of Paddy's "The F#$%ing News" podcast. Click here to listen to the full e...
Defence Minister Judith Collins and Chief of Navy Rear Admiral Garin Golding speak after an interim Court of Inquiry report found the sinking of the HMNZS Manawanui off the coast of Samoa in October was the result of a "series of human errors". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Labour leader Chris Hipkins, who was the former Covid-19 response minister, reacts to the Royal Commission of Inquiry into New Zealand's Covid-19 response releasing it's Phase One report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Christopher Luxon has said a crash between his limo and a police car was “a bit of a shock” but luckily no-one was hurt. He also fielded questions on the Royal Commission of Inquiry's imminent report into New Zealand's Covid-19 response, and Winston Peter's recent comments suggesting he may be "struggling" in the role of Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There have been 76 reports or inquiries into various elements of the Covid-19 pandemic in New Zealand. The latest will be the biggest so far: a Royal Commission of Inquiry. But it’s only ‘Phase One’. Stuff's Explainer Editor Lloyd Burr sat down with the Inquiry Chair, Professor Tony Blakely, who talked about Voices For Freedom, Jacinda Ardern, and why Winston Peters has beef with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As expected the Reserve Bank has dropped the official cash rate by 50 basis points to 4.25%, the lowest level since November 2022. Once again we've enlisted the services of Brad Olsen from Infometrics to tell us what this means in real terms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins have paid tribute to former National Party minister Nikki Kaye, who has passed away aged 44 following a long battle with breast cancer. Sir John Key, who was Prime Minister when Kaye was a minister, also spoke about her political and personal legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye has died at the age of 44, after a long battle with breast cancer. Tributes have been pouring in from across the political spectrum. In 2020, she gave her valedictory statement to Parliament after 12 years as the MP for Auckland Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers has announced a new Police Base will be opened in the Auckland CBD. The base will be at 210 Federal Street, and will see the 24/7 public counter relocate there from its current College Hill location. It is expected to be ready to open in mid-2025. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Police Minister Mark Mitchell and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown also spoke at the press conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Government’s new laws cracking down on gangs have come into effect, with Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Police Minister Mark Mitchell saying “the free ride for gangs is over”. From today gang insignia are banned in all public places, courts are able to issue non-consorting orders, and police will be able to stop criminal gang members from associating and communicating. The laws are part of a broader effort to make life more difficult for gang members, but how effective will they actuall...
Police Minister Mark Mitchell has announced Richard Chambers as the next police commissioner, replacing Andrew Coster who is leaving to head up the new Social Investment Agency. Chambers, who is currently the Assistant Police Commissioner, said the job would be a "highlight" of his life, and spoke to media about his policing style, the new gang patch ban and getting the nickname "Felix". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Russian leader Vladimir Putin has approved changes to Russia’s nuclear policy, setting out new conditions under which the country would consider using nuclear weapons. The doctrine now says an attack from a non-nuclear state, if backed by a nuclear power, will be treated as a joint assault on Russia. It also now permits a nuclear response if Russia is attacked by conventional long-range missiles. International Relations specialist at the University of Otago, Professor Robert Patman, looks at wha...
Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Wellington as the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti's 9 day journey ended outside Parliament. Stuff's Political Reporter Glenn McConnell was one of the estimated 35,000 in attendance and recaps what was a historic day in the capital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hīkoi mō Te Tiriti arrived at Parliament with an estimated 35,000 people filling the grounds and surrounding streets. A number of people gave speeches to the thousands in attendance, including hīkoi organiser Eru Kapa-Kingi, Labour Party MP Peeni Henare, and Te Pāti Māori's Rawiri Waititi and Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ACT Party Leader David Seymour has spoken to media on the eve of the Treaty Principles Bill hīkoi arriving at Parliament. After Seymour finished speaking, Te Pāti Māori Co-Leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer then addressed the media. This follows a fiery session in Parliament last week that saw Te Pāti Māori MP Hana-Rawhiti Maipi-Clarke suspended for 24 hours after ripping up a copy of the bill and leading a haka during its first reading. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
He's the 22-year-old Kiwi who's been causing quite the stir since returning to Formula One in the latter part of this year. Liam Lawson is fighting for a permanent seat in next year's championship, and has been single-minded in his approach to making this happen. In his short time back in the top flight he has won points at two Grands Prix, developed an ongoing feud with a driver in the senior Red Bull team (including pulling the finger at him) and called the McLaren team's choice of national an...
The first reading of the controversial Treaty Principles Bill has begun with a speech by ACT Party leader David Seymour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
