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Concerns over law change for asylum seekers
A group of more than 40 refugees, charities and advocates want better protections for asylum seekers arriving by boat.
Julie Anne Genter apologises for confronting National MP
Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says it was an emotional time for her in the lead up to her outburst in parliament. Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Manhunt under way after Wellsford armed robbery
Police are searching for robbers who raided a superette in Wellsford, north of Auckland this morning.
Talks between Paris and New Caledonia stall as riots continue
Joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage. New Caledonia President office… Audio
Nearly 1300 homes on hold amid government review
Newly released documents show building has been paused on 690 KiwiBuild homes and 593 market homes.
Home buyers 'control narrative' as mortgage rates drop
Analysis - What the latest data shows about where the market is at right now.
Murder charge dropped on grounds of self-defence
Witness accounts were conclusive that the accused was under serious physical attack at the time of the stabbing.
Multi-year government spends not always justified, review finds
Multi-year appropriations - which give the government authority to spend money without reapplying annually - are loosening Parliament's control of the public purse, auditor-general says.
The charter school costs that weren't counted in Seymour's $153m plan
Charter schools will likely get higher per-student funding than most state schools, and evidence of their efficacy is mixed.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
On today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor… Audio
Why is everyone sick right now? And will it get worse?
Cold and flu cases are up, and Covid season is still coming.
Instant noodles as stranded Kiwi's supplies dwindle in New Caledonia
The government is looking at all options for helping New Zealanders who want to get back home. Audio
Union rep in trouble over bus announcements in Wellington
A union representative in Wellington is in trouble for taking matters into his own hands, in a battle over the public announcements on buses. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
Free prescriptions reduce hospitalisation rates: study
People who skip getting a prescription because they can't afford to pay the $5 charge are 34 percent more likely to end up in hospital, according to a new Victoria University study. The study's lead… Audio
New Zealanders stuck in New Caledonia as airport remains closed
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say food supply is low as local stores are ransacked and vandalised, and the nation's International Airport remains closed to commercial flights, leaving stranded… Audio
David Seymour makes fresh attack on Waitangi Tribunal
The ACT Party leader David Seymour is making a fresh attack on the Waitangi Tribunal, saying it has become increasingly involved in activism and has gone well-beyond its brief. In-Depth Maori… Audio
Mt Roskill residents say they feel 'let down' by Police
Residents of the Auckland suburb of Mt Roskill who been assaulted and robbed have told the Police Minister at a packed community meeting they feel let down by the police. Reporter Lucy Xia was at the… Audio
Govt to spend more than $153 million on charter schools
The government will be spending a lot more than $153 million on charter schools. Cabinet papers show that's just the extra cost of setting up and overseeing the publicly funded, privately-owned… Audio
Winston Peters on situation in New Caledonia
New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country. Minister of Foreign Affairs Winton Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
