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AstraZeneca says it will withdraw Covid-19 vaccine globally as demand dips
According to media reports, the Anglo-Swedish drugmaker had previously admitted in court documents that the vaccine causes side-effects such as blood clots and low blood platelet counts.
Bid to remove heritage protections from Wellington buildings rejected
Council did not provide sufficient evidence to support its reasons for removing the 10 buildings from the Heritage schedule, Chris Bishop says.
Free school lunches: Government budgets $3 per meal
A new interim delivery model will kick in next year to allow time for a full redesign of the scheme before any more money is dedicated.
Here's what you should be earning at any age
What are the numbers relevant to your demographic and how does your income stack up?
New look school lunches programme announced
All primary students receiving free school lunches will keep getting them as is for the next two-and-a-half years but older pupils will shift to a more basic programme from next year. Deputy political… Audio
Auckland Deputy Mayor on Ponsonby shooting
Police say they are not currently seeking anyone else in relation to the shooting in Ponsonby, and a motivation for it was not yet clear. Auckland's Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Man sought by police found dead in Taupo
The man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupo. Audio
University campuses increasingly polarised - experts
University campuses are increasingly polarised, experts say, with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Audio
Shooting victim named as Robert Sidney Horne
In a social media post, Horne's family said they expected the coroner to release his body on Wednesday.
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
The extra beds would take longer than the four-years covered in this week's budget announcement to deliver, the Corrections Minister told RNZ.
Influencers are coming for your hormones
There is a new type of influencer showing up on Tiktok and Instagram who are having, it appears, quite an impact on young women: The 'hormone coach', Niki Bezzant writes .
Government considers removing election day voter enrolment
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says very few countries allow it, and New Zealand should consider changing the rules. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pati Maori MP… Audio
Are record migrant remittances helping keep inflation in check?
The country's record net migration of 139,000 new arrivals in the last year has raised concerns about the potential impact on consumer demand and the flow-on to inflation. Audio
Ponsonby shooter allegedly found dead in Taupo
RNZ understands the man sought after the fatal Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in the Central North Island. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on MP behaviour
Over at Parliament, the last seven days have been peppered with calls of bad behaviour in the House. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquiry into errors in last year's election released
The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised - with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Future of long-awaited hospital rebuild unclear
There are concerns that changes to Nelson Hospital's redevelopment plans will result in front line services being cut and poorer outcomes for patients.