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Sam Neill's 'pretty brutal' chemo treatment, and the iconic role he turned down
The actor says he looked "like somebody's bald thumb": "I lost my beard and everything. And my dignity went with it."
'Exhausted to the point of delirium': A Kiwi takes on Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Becky Umbers starts the very long day hustling on the streets trying to fill seats. Audio
Simeon Brown on high power prices and AA's proposed driver licensing changes
Power prices are being blamed for the loss of more than 200 jobs, as Winstone Pulp International closes two mills. And, the AA says the country's driver licensing system urgently needs to be changed… Audio
Water main bursts in central Wellington
Water tankers cannot be sent to areas of central Wellington who have no water, because authorities don't know how far the outage will spread. Wellington Water Head of Operations and Engineering Tim… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 21 August
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Turangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia… Audio
Govt decides not to provide cash for Christ Church Cathedral
The brakes are on the Christ Church Cathedral restoration, following the Government's decision to not front up with cash to meet the project's multi-million-dollar shortfall. Rachel Graham has more. Audio
Mud and silt cover Kent Terrace after water main bursts
Slippery silt and mud is covering Wellington's Cambridge and Kent Terraces near the basin, after a water main burst, flooding the street earlier on Wednesday morning. Reporter Bill Hickman is at the… Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on comments at Tūrangawaewae
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has taken aim at the government in firey comments at Tūrangawaewae Marae while there to mark the anniversary of the coronation of Kiingi Tuheitia. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Missed appointments will see benefits cut in half
One missed appointment is all it takes for job seekers to have their benefits cut in half under the government's so-called tough-love approach. Amy Williams has the story. Audio
Central Otago Winegrowers fight to have say on proposed mine
Central Otago Winegrowers are fighting to have their say over a proposed new mine. Spokesperson Donald van der Westhuizen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Ruapehu mayor on planned closing of Winstone Pulp
Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton says the news Winstone Pulp International is planning to shut indefinitely is devastating for his district's economy. Kirton spoke to Morning Report. Audio
AA calls for changes to licencing system
The Automobile Association says New Zealand's driver licencing system desperately needs changing to stop young people dying behind the wheel. AA road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Corin… Audio
Major water main bursts on Cambridge Terrace
In a continuation of Wellington's water woes, a major water main has burst on Cambridge Terrace in the central city. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Rapper Ice Spice to headline Rhythm and Vines festival
Also heading to Gisborne for the four-day New Year's Eve party are international acts Sammy Virji, Meduza and local favourites Sir Dave Dobbyn and Sachi.
Electricity Users group calls for voluntary power conservation campaign
The Electricity Users group, which includes Fonterra, Rio Tinto, and Woolworths, believes it's time for a voluntary power conservation campaign to avoid a forced one that would hit all consumers. It… Audio
Banking sector resembles 'cosy pillow fight' - Willis
Competition in New Zealand's banking sector more closeley resembles a "cosy pillow fight".That's the view of Finance Minister Nicola Willis, who's calling for a shake up of the sector to increase… Audio
Controversial US billionaire eyes permanent move to NZ
The controversial figure made the suggestion on an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 20 August 2024
On today's episode, the Minister of Finance is pointing the finger at the big four banks, accusing them of a lack of competition and dragging their heels when it comes to innovation in the sector… Audio
High wholesale power prices reducing deals for consumers says Powerswitch
High wholesale power prices are reducing the deals that households can get on their electricity bills, according to the price comparison website Powerswitch. Powerswitch general manager Paul Fuge… Audio
Is sitting in the car a bit too long really 'self care'?
"If that is the best tool you have in your tool box that is telling you something," says a counsellor, sucking some air out of the #cartime balloon.