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Government's anti-working from home move a 'total distraction' - union
The government caused Wellington's retail woes and forcing public service staff back to the office is not going to fix them, a union leader says. Audio
Three charged over NZ's biggest-ever cocaine shipment
A record-breaking 725kg of the drug was found at Port of Tauranga in 2022, with an estimated value of $253.75 million.
Caregiver criticised after claims of 'very serious' acts against disabled man
An intellectually disabled man says his caregiver gave him drugs, hit him during a gym session and shared embarrassing videos of him with friends.
Staff at four universities set to strike over pay
The action will involve 4000 staff at Auckland, Massey, Canterbury and Lincoln universities striking on Thursday.
RNZ cancels release of podcast episode featuring Kiri Allan
The public broadcaster had promoted the episode of It's Personal with Anika Moa, but decided not to air the interview following an "editorial check".
School went into lockdown during chaotic two-hour car chase
A man is in custody after driving evading spikes, driving through a race course and ramming mutliple police cars.
Who was Pauline Hanna?
To the outside world, Pauline Hanna had it all. Throughout the trial of her husband for her murder, the country heard a different story.
Difficult tenant warned she may not get name suppression again
A tenant who abused her landlords and attacked their marriage has been warned she will not get name suppression again in similar circumstances.
Man charged with Nelson kidnapping could face more charges
A man charged with kidnapping in Nelson has been remanded for a second time without plea, while police continue to investigate.
Woman's fallopian tube removed without consent
The woman said she was only made aware of the removal when she was advised by an ultrasound technician a year later.
Expert Feature: forensic scientist
Today's guest SallyAnn Harbison has been working in the field for over 30 years. She's the Director of Auckland Universities' Forensic science programme, and leads the forensic biology team at ESR… Audio
Minister rejects official advice $3b a year needed to fix child poverty
Minister for Child Poverty Reduction Louise Upston says the government is taking a different approach. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 September 2024
On today's episode, a former New Zealand police negotiator says international negotiations are long and complex, top officials advised the Government it would cost $3 billion a year for New Zealand to… Audio
Police dog allegedly choked unconscious during 'dangerous' chase
A man is facing multiple charges after leading police a chase when he got his car stuck on train tracks.
Most of jury says not enough proof Pauline Hanna died by suicide, judge told
But in a request for advice, the jurors also revealed some of them don't believe Philip Polkinghorne killed his wife.
Self-driving boat unveiled as council turns to AI
Minister Judith Collins applauded the city's uptake of artificial intelligence across various sectors and said the technology was key to lifting productivity.
Students using AI to cheat on school work
Teachers says artificial intelligence has huge potential for improving education, but misuse of the technology is an increasing problem.
What do you really have to do for a rental inspection?
Does a bit of burnt pastry at the bottom of the oven matter? What if the lawns need a mow?
The rock in a hill a quarry really, really wants
A quarry has tried repeatedly to crack a permanent protection to get more rock out of a mountain. Now, it's turning to the 'Fast-track' law.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 September
On today's episode, New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens who was held hostage by the West Papua National Liberation Army for 19 months has been released, the government is promising to crack down on the… Audio