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Hot, humid, and rainy summer on the cards
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say. Audio
New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes, doctor says
More young people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the country is potentially facing a "major health crisis", Diabetes NZ says. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
'Let's get to a hui': Optimism Te Pāti Māori crisis can be sorted
While two factions are at loggerheads, the problems will only be sorted if they start talking to each other, the National Iwi Chairs Forum says. Audio
Another $32 million to be spent fixing Transmission Gully
NZTA's Mark Owen told Morning Report the builder never applied the final chip seal layer so it was not as waterproof as it should be. Audio
All Black turned firefighter challenges Seymour over fire trucks
"The siren stopped working on the way to a call. Then a spotlight in the cab caught on fire," says Steve Devine as the ACT leader talks down problems. Audio
Wellington school ignores ministry advice, tells students to stay home over measles
The school have put classes online for years 9, 10 and 11. Audio
Dame Noeline will 'walk' if she doesn't have support
The reinstated Silver Ferns coach says she'll quit if she doesn't have the backing of players and management. Audio
150 measles cases a week possible, data shows
The official advice to government looked at how measles could spread but with current low childhood vaccination rates. Audio
Ministry response to oestrogen patch complaints 'condescending' - advocate
Women aren't being taken seriously and want independent testing of the patches that have coincided with the return of their symptoms, an advocate says. Audio
Retro cabs bringing nostalgia to Auckland with free mystery rides
'Straight to the Heart' is a campaign launched by Heart of the City which will see nostalgic taxis around Newmarket, Ponsonby and Takapuna offering spontaneous rides with no apps and or bookings to…
RNZ political panel: Willis digs at Labour over leak
"Already civil war is breaking out in the Labour Party over whether this tax is wide enough," the finance minister says. Audio
Education minister stands by contentious curriculum
The full draft school curriculum for Years 0 to 10 has been released amid growing criticism. Audio
Plate-recognition tech catching out Auckland drivers
A fleet of 25 cars equipped with cameras are now patrolling Auckland's streets on a daily basis, hunting for parking infringements. Audio
Potential for measles outbreak to be worse than 2019
Last time there were more than 2000 cases with a third of patients needing hospital care, Professor Michael Baker says. Audio
Subsidy for regional airline routes not on agenda, say ministers
Air NZ's Nikhil Ravishankar suggested a "situational subsidy" to support regional routes. Audio
Commissioner wants answers as Australia ramps up recruiting of Kiwi cops
Richard Chambers has sent his Northern Territory counterpart a please explain. Audio
Measles outbreak: Confirmed cases expected to rise
Health officials are expecting the measles outbreak to continue to grow as the confirmed case number rises. Audio
Mayor backs Air NZ's call for state subsidies of regional flights
Air New Zealand's new chief executive has signalled the government might have to step in to keep planes to smaller centres going. Audio
'High risk exposure event': Measles case on ferry could see spread around country
Health New Zealand is warning a Cook Strait ferry sailing was a measles high risk exposure event. Audio
Ministry of Health finds no issues with Estradot oestrogen patches
Medsafe investigated Estradot oestrogen patches after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. Audio
Brand of oestrogen patches being investigated by Medsafe
"The patches don't appear to be releasing the medication like they should," one user says. Audio
'Another 20 years of protest' - Marine law change angers activist
Rueben Taipari says it's taking away Māori rights, but the Treaty Negotiations Minister said that claim is "completely wrong".