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501 deportations: The thorn in the Trans-Tasman relationship returns
New Zealand has been hit by a 501 boomerang, with Australia this month backtracking on its commitment around deportations.
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Government passing funding woes to councils - Labour
Kieran McAnulty says it looks like the government "has no intention" of helping local government after a new announcement about funding for infrastructure .
New gun laws in place by 2026, Minister announces
The government will rewrite the country's gun laws as part of its planned firearms reforms.
Minister wants tolls on all new roads of national significance
Chris Bishop says 'we can't buy our way out of our infrastructure deficit' and need new ways to pay for highways.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 14 June
On today's episode, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has announced a hiring freeze on non-frontline staff, we talk to the executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah… Audio
Pacific correspondent Koroi Hawkins
Voters in Vanuatu have backed changes aiming to end political instability that has marred its governments for decades. The referendum follows protests last year after the country was led by three… Audio
'Prickly' matters discussed with Chinese Premier
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says he spent nearly as much time with China Premier Li Qiang speaking on prickly matters as they did on issues of co-operation like trade. University of Canterbury… Audio
Public sector job cuts exceed six thousand
The number of public sector job cuts has passed six thousand. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Chinese Premier welcomed at Government House
China's Li Qiang received a big welcome at Government House in Wellington yesterday. He met the Prime Minister to mark ten years since the two countries established a Comprehensive Strategic… Audio
Boot camp changes welcomed, but military style 'still a concern'
With more emphasis on transitioning teens back into the community, there's more of a chance the government's boot camps will work, experts say.
Economic reform bill sparks clashes in Argentina
In Argentina a controversial economic reform bill has sparked violent clashes between protestors and police. Ingrid Hipkiss spoke to our correspondent Kate Pereyra-Garcia. Audio
Luxon discusses AUKUS and foreign interference with visiting Chinese Premier
The two leaders admit they "don't always see eye to eye", against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions.
Watch: Luxon raised cyber attack, human rights with Chinese Premier
But he did not got into details of how it was received by Chinese officials.
Doctor forced to import un-funded cancer drugs to treat own cancer
Doctor Nigel Patton, a blood cancer doctor, who has cancer himself, speaks to Lisa Owen about being one of an unknown number of kiwis forced to import un-funded cancer drugs from the likes of India… Audio
$200m drop in public sector spend on contractors, consultants
The government's stated goal is to claw back $400m a year on this spending.
The risks and rewards of raising the foreign tourist tax
What should visiting Aotearoa New Zealand cost your average tourist?
Ministry of Health confirms job loss numbers
Ministry of Health cuts 123 roles as part of the coalition government's cost cuts.
Heated exchanges between protesters, supporters as Chinese Premier arrives
A crowd gathered in central Wellington to support Premier Li Qiang's visit were met by protesters.
Jan Tinetti refutes govts claims over Pharmac funding
The Government's yet-to-be-fulfilled promise to fund cancer drugs is still in the news - Labour's Jan Tinetti talk with Nathan about the political issues of the week. Audio
