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Finance Minister Nicola Willis on inflation
Inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Willis spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Economists predict inflation has slowed
Inflation is likely to have ended 2024 close to the sweet spot of 2 percent as domestic price increases slowing down. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Scientists testing Fiordland's Black Corals against heatwaves
Scientists are testing Fiordland's Black Corals against heatwaves in the lab, to see if they can survive the effects of climate change. Victoria University Marine Biologist Professor James Bell spoke… Audio
Former members of Gloriavale come to terms with apology
Former members of the Gloriavale Christian Community are coming to terms with an apology for delivered to those who suffered "pain and suffering" at the commune. Gloriavale leaver John Ready spoke to… Audio
Upper North Island braces for wild weather
Wild weather is expected to hit the upper North Island early this week. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Dunedin 16-year-old wins NZ surfing title
Sixteen-year-old Alexis Owen from Dunedin has upset the defending champion and an Olympian to claim the New Zealand Open men's surfing title at Stent Road beach in Taranaki on Sunday. Owen spoke to… Audio
Molesworth Station included in forestry plans map
The Government's climate plans have come under scrutiny after the country's largest farm, Molesworth Station, was included in a map of land that could be planted in forestry. Climate Change… Audio
Homegrown set to leave Wellington after this year's event
2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Political commentator Ben Thomas on cabinet reshuffle
The Prime Minister says he hasn't lost confidence in Shane Reti despite sacking him as Health Minister. Dr Reti was a major casualty of Sunday's reshuffle, with Simeon Brown set to take on the role… Audio
Public Health advocates on new health minister
Public health advocates say a change of Minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for health care, or not being treated at all. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
Industry groups oppose govt's plans for apprenticeships
Some industry groups are already opposing the government's preferred option for the future of apprenticeships and workplace training. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio
NZ Nurses Organisation on new minister of health
Dr Shane Reti has been given the boot from the health portfolio in a big reshuffle by the Prime Minister. New Zealand Nurses Organisation Chief Executive Paul Goulter spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Labour leader on Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle
The prime minister's cabinet reshuffle has been given the thumbs down from Labour. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
First term MP James Meager given three portfolios
The Rangitata MP James Meager will be working outside of cabinet as Minister for the South Island, Hunting and Fishing, Youth and Associate Minister of Transport. Meager spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Reti loses health portfolio, Melissa Lee sacked as minister
The newly demoted Health Minister says he accepts the Prime Minister's decision to take the role off him. Shane Reti has been sacked as health minister, with Simeon Brown taking on the portfolio… Audio
Simeon Brown given health portfolio in cabinet reshuffle
Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister. Brown spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Out and About: Harriet Robinson in Wellington
Radioactive Programme Director, Harriet Robinson, takes Corey Fuimaono out and about as she reviews recent gigs and events that have taken place in the capital. Audio
Trains on Tape: New Zealand Rail Scene Turns 30
Creator of the New Zealand Rail Scene Lindsay Benbrook joins Corey Fuimaono to discuss how the Rail Scene was founded, and how it's still in action 30 years later. Audio
Gareth Thomas from Goodshirt
Goodshirt holds a special place in New Zealand's music history - a band that, in the early 2000s, carved out a quirky and unmistakable identity in the power pop landscape, and Gareth Thomas from… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17th January
On today's episode, The deal negotiated between Israel and Hamas ensures at least 600 truckloads of humanitarian aid will enter Gaza every day of the ceasefire, with at least 50 of them carrying fuel… Audio
