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Taxpayers 'flogging a dead horse': ACT pushes for sale of Pāmu
The party's agriculture spokesperson says selling the SOE is a "no-brainer" because it's been a drain on the public purse for years.
Two Wellington students honoured to represent New Zealand at science fair in US
Two Wellington students have been selected to represent New Zealand at the 'Olympics' of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Audio
New Year's Resolutions: Parliament Style
After a series of speeches acknowledging several notable deaths that occurred over the summer, Parliament kicked off 2025 by doing what it does best - arguing.
'Ride for Talei' cyclists to pedal to Te Matatini
The team of 20 will loop around the Taranaki Maunga stopping at four main points for health promotion events, before finishing at the national kapa haka competition.
'Benjamin made a mistake': Green MP snapped with no seatbelt
Benjamin Doyle has taken "full responsibility" for the error in the back of a cab.
Former US senator Menendez sentenced to 11 years for corruption and bribery
Menendez was convicted last year of 16 felony counts for a long-running corruption scheme.
Patients 'flabbergasted' as water cut off at hospital
"People were wandering around the ward looking for water," one patient at Auckland Hospital says.
Teen struck with hammer after road rage incident in Dunedin
A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit on the head with a hammer soon after a car crash.
Auckland maths teacher shortlisted for international award
An Auckland maths teacher has been shortlisted for an international teaching award, with a prize of more the $1.7 million up for grabs. Subash Chandar K spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Blood Service moves to new way of assessing donors
More gay and bisexual men and takatapui will soon be able to donate blood and plasma, with the Blood Service moving to a new way of assessing donors. New Zealand Blood Service Chief Medical Officer Dr… Audio
Rules preventing blood donations from men who have sex with men to change
Medsfae has approved an application to move towards individually assessing each donor rather than a blanket policy.
Seymour calls Te Pāti Māori 'race fanatics' after Chhour comments
The Minister of Children Karen Chhour was told by Te Pāti Māori she did not understand the "essence" of being Māori.
Minister overrides OT decision to pull funding from youth helpline
The handling of their contract review process with providers has not met expectations, Karen Chhour says.
Latin American community in NZ concerned over Jones' comments
A Latin American community leader is fielding phone calls from people who are concerned there will be a rise in hostilities against them after New Zealand First ministers made comments about migrant… Audio
Y2Q: The threat coming fast that could hit all our devices
Explainer: It's quickly emerging as the world's next 'Y2K moment', with potential to open up devices from door locks to data.
Watch: Treaty Principles Bill hearings resume
Former minister of Justice Kiritapu Allan made a submission as the committee heard from organisations such as YouthLaw Aotearoa, Te Hunga Roia Māori o Aotearoa and the Council of Medical Colleges.
Future 'grim' for interventions after Oranga Tamariki cuts
Providers are grappling with having to do more with less, and experts say the country will see much bigger costs down the line. Audio
Listen: Jones doubles down on comments condemned as 'racist'
The minister claims immigrant Greens MPs are bringing "alien ideas and woke-ism" to Parliament as they accuse him of xenophobia. Audio
Y2Q: The threats posed by mega-powerful quantum computers
The country's biggest institutions are working on an emerging risk to the security of digital assets and critical infrastructure.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 30 January 2025
On today's episode, a Green Party MP has accused some government ministers of being, quote "outwardly racist and xenophobic", and he's called on the Prime Minister and Parliament's Speaker to take… Audio