Molly Swift

Jul 2, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Molly Swift

Watch: Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith on AM. Credits: Image - Getty Images; Video - AM Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith admits there are risks a bill that forces tech giants to pay news organisations for content they use on their sites could have consequences. The Government yesterday announced it would progress the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill with amendments to support local media companies to earn revenue for the news they produce.

Jun 25, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Molly Swift

Related: Lauren Dickason was in August found guilty of murdering her three children. Credits: Video - Newshub; Image - Pool Warning: This article contains details that may disturb some people. Lauren Dickason has been sentenced to 18 years for the murders of her three young children. However, she will not immediately be sent to prison. Instead, she will serve her sentence in a mental health facility until "relevant medical authorities" decide she is mentally well enough to enter prison.

Jun 24, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Molly Swift

Related video: Labour MP Rachel Boyack discusses the Government's live export ban repeal on AM. Credits: Image - Newshub; Video - AM New Zealand's international reputation is at risk if the Government goes ahead with overturning the live export ban, Opposition parties say. A petition with almost 60,000 signatures was handed over to Labour MP Damien O'Connor on Tuesday demanding the Coalition Government protects the ban on live exports.

Jun 24, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Molly Swift

The Coalition Government is not seeing eye to eye with its continuation of Labour's COVID-19 Royal Commission Inquiry. New Zealand First has invoked its "agree to disagree" provisions in its coalition cause with National over the inquiry. It means the Government's inquiry will go ahead, however, NZ First is publicly stating it disagrees with elements of it.

Jun 23, 2024 | newshub.co.nz | Molly Swift

In a major U-turn, the Coalition Government has announced it will not only fulfil its promise of funding 13 cancer drugs but extend the funding to an additional 41 medicines. However, not all of the treatments will be available as soon as cancer patients hoped. Health Minister Dr Shane Reti and Associate Health Minister David Seymour announced on Monday the Government will spend $604 million to fund 54 new medicines - made up of 26 cancer drugs and 28 other treatments.