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Man sought by police found dead in Taupō
The man sought by police for killing a person on a popular Auckland street has been found dead at a rural property outside Taupō. Audio
University campuses increasingly polarised - experts
University campuses are increasingly polarised, experts say, with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Audio
Shooting victim named as Robert Sidney Horne
In a social media post, Horne's family said they expected the coroner to release his body on Wednesday.
Government quiet on costs, building plan for Waikato prison expansion
The extra beds would take longer than the four-years covered in this week's budget announcement to deliver, the Corrections Minister told RNZ.
Influencers are coming for your hormones
There is a new type of influencer showing up on Tiktok and Instagram who are having, it appears, quite an impact on young women: The 'hormone coach', Niki Bezzant writes .
Government considers removing election day voter enrolment
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says very few countries allow it, and New Zealand should consider changing the rules. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 May
On today's episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses MP behaviour and Corrections funding, Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, Resource Minister Shane Jones joins us, a Te Pāti Māori MP… Audio
Are record migrant remittances helping keep inflation in check?
The country's record net migration of 139,000 new arrivals in the last year has raised concerns about the potential impact on consumer demand and the flow-on to inflation. Audio
Ponsonby shooter allegedly found dead in Taupo
RNZ understands the man sought after the fatal Ponsonby shooting has been found dead in the Central North Island. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Genesis Energy to fire up coal imports, citing increased demand, dwindling gas supply
Genesis Energy is to resume importing coal, as reduced gas supplies and increased demand add to the problems of keeping the lights on. Audio
Labour leader Chris Hipkins on MP behaviour
Over at Parliament, the last seven days have been peppered with calls of bad behaviour in the House. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquiry into errors in last year's election released
The Justice Minister is signalling an end to voters' ability to enrol on election day. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised
Experts say university campuses are increasingly polarised - with academics fearful of speaking out and university leaders trying to protect staff from internet trolls. Ellen O'Dwyer reports. Audio
Future of long-awaited hospital rebuild unclear
There are concerns that changes to Nelson Hospital's redevelopment plans will result in front line services being cut and poorer outcomes for patients.
TikTok sues to block US law which could ban app
TikTok said the measure was an "extraordinary intrusion on free speech rights".
Te Pati Maori face backlash over inflammatory language
A Te Pati Maori MP is facing backlash across the political spectrum for using inflammatory language in the House. MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Inquiry into errors into last year's election released
The Auditor General yesterday released his inquiry into errors with the final result of last year's general election. Chief Electoral Officer Karl Le Quesne spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Slope above SH1 landslip remains unstable
Soil is continuing to move at the top of the slopes above a big landslip on State Highway One over the Brynderwyns.
Te Pati Maori criticised for language in the House
Political parties have roundly criticised Te Pati Maori for using words like 'extermination' and 'white supremacy' in the House. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more. Audio
Chathams Island Mayor on stakeholder forum
MP Julie Anne Genter is making her first public appearance after a heated altercation with National MP Matt Doocey last week. Genter is attending the Chatham Islands Stakeholder Forum, as the region… Audio