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Slovakia PM attacker 'may not have been lone wolf'
The man suspected of attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Robert Fico may not have been working alone, Slovakia's interior minister says.
Another 26,000 'will be unemployed' before peak reached
It's not just the public sector feeling the pain - and there is more to come across the country, economists say.
Thousands sign petition to make stalking illegal
The proposal has gained steam since 2022, when Auckland woman Farzana Yaqubi was murdered by a stalker she had previously reported to police.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday May 20
On today's episode, The New Zealand Defence Force is ready to send a Hercules to Noumea to bring New Zealanders home - as soon as the French give permission to do so, we hear from Defence Minister… Audio
Fears Queenstown's homeless problem is about to snowball
The town may see an influx of hundreds of people sleeping in tents this winter, advocates warn.
Mahé Drysdale to run for Tauranga mayor
The Olympic rower Mahé Drysdale is putting his sports hat in the ring to become Tauranga's next mayor. Drysdale spoke to Corin Dann Audio
Greens vow to focus on 'cruel' government not scandals
The Greens this weekend sought to put their scandals behind them, with a focus instead on a government they describe as cynical and cruel. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Rest is hard work for a lot of us'
When recovering from burnout it helps to prioritise doing whatever restores your spirit, says clinical fatigue specialist and "really skilful worrier" Vincent Deary. Audio
Cold snap tough for homeless says Christchurch City Missioner
Christchurch City Missioner Corinne Haines says this month's cold snap will be tough for the city's homeless population. Haines spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Greens seek to put scandals behind them
The Greens have sought to put their scandals behind them with a rallying cry to supporters - telling them they are bigger than the politicians. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
How much a coffee addiction costs
Quitting caffeine could make sense for your mind and your bank balance. Here's how. Video
UK to spend $20.7 billion on compensation in infected blood scandal
About 30,000 people were given blood contaminated with HIV or hepatitis C, with about 3000 of those believed to have died.
Oranga Tamariki may cut unit that looks after children's critical records
Abuse survivors have used the records to find out life-changing information about their family - and even their true ethnicity.
The Pacific brain drain
Does New Zealand have a responsibility to address a problem it's created by snapping up seasonal workers from the Pacific? Audio
Surviving cancer depends on wrangling the health system - study
The last thing we need when faced with the possibility of cancer is to have to push for diagnosis and care. Yet it's a common experience.
Dairy owners say they have been 'ignored for years'
The new government's promised law and order changes need to happen faster, a spokesman says.
Massey University deficit shrinks with expenses down, grants up
Massey University is again facing a big deficit for the year, although so far its finances aren't as bad as feared.
Watch: Christopher Luxon speaks at National Party conference
Christopher Luxon has fronted an unapologetic defence of National's first months in power, its pace of change and commitment to tax relief.
Nelson school students back on bikes after community group pitches in with repairs
Students at Salisbury School now have a fleet of bicycles they can ride again, after Bike Hub Nelson pitched in to repair nearly 20 bikes that had fallen into disrepair.
Media oversight one-stop-shop stopped
A plan to update the system for regulating our media content has been running under the radar for years. Some agencies that do the job now have backed the move to one single body, but this week the… Video