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Trump's tariff 'flip-flopping' has NZ businesses on edge - economist
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the government would continue to push for the removal of US tariffs. Audio
Morning Report: Ferris denies plotting Te Pāti Māori coup
Ferris, along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, were kicked out the party earlier this week. Audio
Increasing pharmacist prescribers will free up GPs' time, pharmacist says
The chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group says it is unlikely pharmacists will be ready to start prescribing medicines from the moment a new law comes into effect. Audio
'Painfully easy': Why Kiwis are going to Australia
"It makes me wonder who's left at home sometimes," says a 27-year-who moved from Whangārei to Melbourne. Audio
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
'He was a liar, he schemed': Public Service boss on McSkimming 'wake-up call'
The Public Service Commissioner tells Morning Report Jevon McSkimming went to extreme efforts to cover up accusations against him. Audio
'Elegant but practical': Call for kids' KiwiSaver
It would be an effective way to counter the country's weak savings record, a researcher says. Audio
'Avoid the hype': Are Black Friday sale items really bargains?
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem. Audio
Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered. Audio
Minister says 36 emails with allegations about McSkimming were kept from him
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails. Audio
'Tawdry, silly argument': Peters lays into asset sales
The NZ First leader has savaged National's suggestion, saying it has failed to fix the economy and is now trying to balance the books. Audio
Cook Islands remains 'committed' to NZ
The Cook Islands government says it remains committed to free association with New Zealand despite recent disagreements and trust issues between the two governments. Audio
The Port of Auckland's role in fight against methamphetamine
The government has announced a plan to tackle meth harm. Audio
Nine rangatahi Māori depart for the Brazillian Amazon for COP30
Te Kāhu Pokere will be sharing stories and solutions to the climate crisis with indigenous peoples at COP30. Audio
National to mull asset sales policy for next election - Luxon
But the prime minister has ruled out asset sales this term. Audio
Medsafe to start testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly. Audio
Wegovy an instant hit with patients and doctors - but with a warning
Since Wegovy was introduced into New Zealand, 18,178 people had been dispensed at least one month's supply.
Goverment 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer. Audio
PM 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says. Audio
Government boosts film subsidies to stay a 'serious contender'
The finance minister says New Zealand is at risk of missing out on film productions as international competition intensifies. Audio
New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
Rough sleepers fear being pushed to suburbs if city ban goes ahead
People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio