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Wellington mayor Tory Whanau on calls for govt intervention
Wellington's mayor Tory Whanau has requested a meeting with the local government minister after her council was described as a shambles. Whanau spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Cuts meant to 'shut down' school lunch scheme - principal
Naenae College principal Chris Taylor says the new restrictions make the programme unworkable. Audio
Can the govt step in to take control over Wellington City Council?
Explainer - The government says it's prepared to intervene if needed, but what is allowed under law, and how bad is it?
'Discriminatory and wrong' - Indian nurses told to speak English
A general manager at Palmerston North Hospital told a thousand people on a WhatsApp channel that Indian nurses must stop using their language in any public space at work. Audio
Police apologise to Alan Hall for wrongful conviction
Police have met with Alan Hall, who spent 19 years in prison after being wrongly convicted of murder, and apologised.
The long, slow road to repairing SH2
The cyclone-damaged section of the road between Napier and Wairoa won't have two lanes open until next Christmas. Audio
$40m makeover for Palmerston North Airport
The revamp will take two years, transforming the airport into a regional transport hub.
Police investigating serial youth offending in Christchurch
Several serious incidents occurred overnight, which police say are all related.
Parliament's watchdog against bullying finds new ways round limitations of role
Commissioner for Parliamentary Standards Lyn Provost has found some workarounds making her more accessible - but some are calling for more investment into supports.
Australian PM buys $4.7m property
The cliff-top home is on the New South Wales coast, where his fiancee's family is from.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 October 2024
On today's episode, the leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet, the number of beneficiaries being… Audio
Parliament's abuse guardian finds role limitations
The Independent Commissioner who acts as a guardian against bullying and abuse at Parliament has found new ways around some of the limitations of her role. Political Reporter Russell Palmer has the… Audio
Terrorist's sister gives evidence at inquest
The sister of the Christchurch mosque gunman says she wouldn't have got in the way of Brenton Tarrant obtaining a firearms licence. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Buying a house: How much less than asking price should you offer?
Sales prices are inching closer to asking prices - but is it buyers or sellers moving?
Costs 'punishing' for those who lose benefits: Lifewise
The number of beneficiaries being sanctioned has dropped under the government's traffic light system, but according to Lifewise, the costs are too punishing for those who lose their benefits. Chief… Audio
Gout caused by genes not diet - study
Gout is a chronic illness caused by genetics rather than diet and lifestyle choices, a major international study led by the University of Otago has found.
Terrorist 'always spoke of a race war' - sister
The Christchurch mosque gunman's sister says she wouldn't have got in the way of Brenton Tarrant obtaining a firearms licence.
Rongotai MP on govt intervention at Wellington City Council
A Wellington MP says the government looking at intervening with Wellington City Council is a thinly veiled attempt to assert control in a city where it was overwhelmingly rejected by voters. Rongotai… Audio
Labour leader on calls for govt intervention at Wellington City Council
The leader of the opposition, Labour's Chris Hipkins, says the threshold for intervention at the Wellington City Council hasn't been met yet. Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Woman spent $73k on 'lifestyle' items while laundering drug-dealing husband's cash
A breakdown of Paula Aroha Toleafoa's banking and spending has been attached to a Court of Appeal decision dismissing her bid to have her convictions quashed.
