Latest news with #Melissa Chan-Green

RNZ News
2 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Government to scrap same day election enrolment
Leaving it to the last minute to enrol to vote will become a thing of the past, under sweeping electoral law changes the Government's announced today. The changes mean enrolment will close before the 12 day long advance voting period begins. There will also be a total ban on prisoners voting and providing free food, drink or entertainment within 100 metres of voting places will become an offence. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
3 days ago
- Politics
- RNZ News
Growing alarm about South Australia toxic agal bloom
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about growing alarm in Australia over a toxic agal bloom that has spread along the South Australian coastline. It has created an ecological crisis that threatens to engulf the Albanese government. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
4 days ago
- RNZ News
AI usage at work becoming more common
According to leaked documents, managers in the ministry of education were considering using AI to help them craft the new school curriculum. Apparently it is becoming more common, with people using artificial intelligence more and more to do the work we find tricky or to make it better. So how much are we using it and what are the risks? Director of Research Strategy for Maxim Institute Paul Henderson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
5 days ago
- Health
- RNZ News
New Waikato medical school gets government green light
The government has green-lit a new medical school at the University of Waikato, ending months of delays due to coalition wrangling. It was a National election promise, and it has finally got the go ahead, with the government announcing it will front up around $80 million while the University pays $150 million for the project. It will add 120 doctor training places each year, starting in 2028. The announcement also came as inflation edges to a 12-month high, and the Minister in charge of Pharmac released a new letter of expectations. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.

RNZ News
18-07-2025
- RNZ News
Child exploitation and beastiality material allegedly found on former top cop's work devices
It can now be revealed child exploitation and beastiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices. McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May amid separate investigations by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Tags: To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.