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Office for Māori Crown Relations to lose 51 roles
Two proposals were made to staff on Friday - one would see a transfer of functions to Te Puni Kōkiri - with 44 employees transferred.
Are we funding a man or a kaupapa?
Mental health advocates are questioning whether the government has funded a man or a kaupapa in providing $24m to campaigner Mike King's Gumboot Friday initiative. Audio
Donald Trump rally underway in Arizona
The swing state of Arizona is the object of both presidential wanna-bes affections. Democrat hopeful Kamala Harris did her courting earlier in the day in the sun belt city of Phoenix. Joe Biden won… Audio
Controversial housing project granted resource consent
The Plimmerton Farm development received the green light to be included in the new Fast-Track Approvals Bill last month.
Liquor licence granted for event that sparked Mike King's comments
Dunedin's district licensing committee has granted a special licence for alcohol sales at a fashion show on Saturday that is raising money for a suicide prevention charity.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 November 2024
In today's episode, The Prime Minister is accusing the opposition of playing politics with youth mental health, in its criticisms of Gumboot Friday founder Mike King, both Donald Trump and Kamala… Audio
'Catastrophised': Fisheries minister plays down coral catch, wants limits reviewed
Shane Jones' comments come after a New Zealand vessel caught more than double the legal amount of coral - triggering an automatic suspension of fishing in the Lord Howe area of the Tasman Sea.
Trump and Harris hold rallies in Arizona
Both Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are battling for airtime in the Southwest swing states. Morning Report host Corin Dann spoke to Charlotte Cook from Arizona. Audio
Matt Doocey backs Gumboot Friday after Mike King's alcohol comments
The government is still backing Gumboot Friday after King said alcohol was not a problem for mentally unwell people. Audio
Watch live: Luxon fronts after Mike King's controversial comments
Christopher Luxon is speaking to media in Auckland.
Political panel
Listen to our weekly political panel with RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch and The Post's political editor Luke Malpass. Audio
Arizona remains on a knife-edge as both candidates visit
Arizona is one of the key states in the US election and could swing it for either candidate if they manage to win the state. Morning Report host Corin Dann spoke to Alexa Cook from inside the Kamala… Audio
Mike King's comments on alcohol 'dangerous' - Drug Foundation
It has rejected the campaigner's comment that alcohol is not a problem for people with mental health issues, saying alcohol is "really unhelpful during times of mental distress". Audio
Thousands line up for Harris rally in Phoenix
Tens of thousands of people decked out in blue Democratic T-shirts are filing into a rally being hosted by US Presidential candidate Kamala Harris in Phoenix, Arizona. Corin Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Harris and Trump both visit key states Arizona and Nevada as election day nears
The US Presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are winging their way to the desert to court votes in two key swing states, Nevada and Arizona. Dann spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Telecommunications giant accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan spoke to Lisa Owen about the telecommunications giant Optus being accused of exploiting vulnerable Australians - including first nations people and people with… Audio
Trump promises crackdown on asylum seekers
In recent years, the United States has seen a massive surge of people trying to enter the country illegally or seek asylum at the border - mostly through the Mexico and United States border. Many of… Audio
100 years of speedway racing coming to end at Western Springs
Nearly 100 years of speedway racing at Western Springs is coming to an end after Auckland council voted to move it to Onehunga. But, the process to get there has been called a shambles, - with… Audio
Inflammatory comments about Puerto Rico at Trump rally
United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen, about how both sides of the political aisle are sifting through the garbage following inflammatory remarks about Puerto Rico made at a… Audio
Auditor-General to probe possible conflicts of interest for fast-track projects
John Ryan says he will investigate whether "appropriate systems and processes" were in place for ministers.
