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Lester Levy appointed new chairperson of Health NZ board
The Health Minister says Levy has "extensive experience" in the health sector and will provide strong leadership throughout a period of ongoing change.
What will the government get out of Budget 2024?
Week in Politics - Coverage has focused on what voters could get out of the budget, but what impact could it have on the coalition's popularity?
How much tax relief are we really getting?
The government has dressed up its tax bracket adjustments as tax cuts, but do they scratch the surface of inflation? We've crunched the numbers.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024
On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Audio
Opinion: Budget 2024 does not fulfil te Tiriti obligations
Opinion - Māori whānau will get far less in this Budget than Pākehā, writes Julia Whaipooti. How can we strive for equality when our starting point is so different?
Kitchen Project helping fledgling food businesses thrive
The Kitchen Project is an Auckland Council initiative that's been running since 2018 It aims to help food entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses. It does this by providing them with… Audio, Gallery
Watch: Youth 'absolutely clobbered' by Budget - Hipkins
Meanwhile, the finance minister says fewer than 3000 families will get a promised $250 a week from the Budget.
Trump guilty verdict fires up donors, website crashes
Major donors are willing to back the first convicted felon running for US president as his website crashes from an influx of potential support. Audio
Government to repeal legislation one of its own ministers championed
The government is repealing log trade legislation that it says failed to deliver outcomes and placed unnecessary compliance costs on forestry businesses.
Budget 2024 in charts: What does it all mean?
The promise of tax cuts isn't enough to disguise the other clear message in the government's Budget: the economic outlook is still gloomy. Kate Newton breaks down what that means for you.
Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
How many public sector roles are going?
Big cuts continue to be made in the public sector to save money – find out how many jobs are going, and where.
Maori leaders gather in Hastings for next Hui Taumata
Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump found guilty of falsifying business records
Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. New York correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police investigate attacks on Auckland speed cameras
Police says the stands the cameras are on have .
Can Trump still be president after being found guilty?
Explainer - Donald Trump has been convicted on all 34 charges in his porn star hush money trial. What does that mean for his political hopes? Video
Trial over deadly Loafers Lodge fire pushed to next year
The man accused of accused of murdering five people in the Wellington building fire was meant to go on trial in August.
Budget leaves very little wriggle room for coming years
Analysis - The wall-to-wall coverage of public service cuts in recent months is set to become the new normal, with little money left from here on out.
Budget 2024: Try RNZ's tax calculator
Try RNZ's tax calculator to see whether the government's tax changes will help your family.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 31 May
On today's episode, the Finance Minister Nicola Willis is defending the Government's Budget - saying the tax relief upholds her pledge on the campaign trail, while the Labour party is critical of the… Audio