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The Panel with Anton Matthews and Sally Wenley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anton Matthews and Sally Wenley discuss a sponsor's decision to abandon the Hamilton Boys High rugby team after the school limited players to… Audio
Proposed public sector job cuts top 5000
It comes as the Transport Agency says another 38 roles could go, taking RNZ's calculation of total public sector job losses to more than 5000.
Karori murder victim dead when paramedics arrived
Paramedics said it was obvious Karori man Rau Tongia had been dead some time when they arrived.
Former Talisman Gold Mines boss fined $100k over online posts
Matthew Geoffrey Hill made 90 posts to an online investor forum without disclosing his chief executive role.
'Hours of unpaid labour' to qualify: Call for paid placements
Teachers, healthcare workers, and social workers have marched to Parliament pleading for payment while they train for the job.
Out of work govt worker helping others
Out of work government worker Paula speaks to Lisa Owen about helping others in the same boat navigate the realities of unemployment. Audio
ACT MP sells shares in drug companies
ACT MP Todd Stephenson is selling his shares in three drug companies - after Labour accused him in Parliament of being a "pharmaceutical industry plant". Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch… Audio
Police officer charged with causing death of fleeing motorcyclist heading to trial
The Auckland officer has pleaded not guilty and will stand trial before a jury.
The pain game of lingering for elective surgery
Checkpoint's Lisa Owen speaks to four people on the elective surgery waiting list, about their experiences, and their long wait. Audio
Auckland Transport back-tracks on bus-only lanes
Auckland Transport is back-tracking on Karangahape Road's bus-only lanes, opening them up to all traffic on weekends and weekday mornings.
Govt urged to make deeper public service cuts
The government is again facing criticism over its job cuts - but this time, with arguments they're too shallow. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Bluebridge ferries issued warning over fine print
It comes after 12 complaints about the company over a string of cancelled trips.
One in six of funded visa scheme workers overstaying
More than 1200 people arrived to work in jobs connected to the recovery effort since last year's Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods, on a fees-free visa.
Commuter ferry could set sail in Tauranga
A ferry service between Mount Maunganui and Tauranga could be on the way in 2025.
Oral Questions for 28 May 2024
Questions to Ministers DEBBIE NGAREWA-PACKER to the Prime Minister: Does he stand by all his Government's statements and actions? STUART SMITH to the Minister of Finance: What recent announcements has… Audio
Shock at new container-style Kāinga Ora apartments
"They look like those storage containers put on top of each other," said stunned locals.
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and… Audio
Aviation law expert on turbulence related injuries
An aviation law expert says turbulence and in-flight upsets are now the leading causes of airline cabin injuries. Lawyer and former president of Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand… Audio
Educating teachers: 'It's not just about bums on seats'
Universities warn changes to teacher education won't fix teacher shortages, and that it is not realistic to expect teachers to graduate fully prepared to work.
Petition for paid student placements delivered to parliament
A petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament. Paid Placements Aotearoa's Bex Howells spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio