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Minister wants to work with Māori - after effort to scrap Treaty obligations
Karen Chhour wants Oranga Tamiriki to establish more partnerships with Māori, despite introducing a bill to Parliament removing their obligation to do so.
Z Energy stirs controversy with job application questions
Blair Scotland from Dundas Street employment lawyers speaks to Lisa Owen about what's appropriate and what's not when it comes to job application questions Audio
Popeyes battle shows how big businesses protect trademarks
A battle between a Manawatū fish-and-chippie and a Louisiana chicken joint reads like a David and Goliath battle. But it's a little more complicated, Alexandra Allen-Franks writes.
Mayor calls for 'slow down' of fast-track law
Although his council supports the intent of the legislation, it's called on the government to reconsider its approach.
Man who killed Tom Coombes detained in psychiatric facility
The man who killed an Auckland student in a "vicious and frenzied" knife attack will be detained in a psychiatric facility.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
Prostate cancer annual conference international expert speaker
Prostate cancer is symptomless disease which kills 700 New Zealand men a year and has overtaken breast cancer in terms of deaths. Audio
Primary school asks students to stay home due to lack of staff
Mt Cook School posted on social media on Wednesday afternoon, saying half its staff were off sick with Covid.
Junior doctors strike for second time in two weeks
Junior doctors are on strike for the second time in two weeks and hundreds of appointments and surgeries have been cancelled as a result. Resident Doctors Association president Dr James Anderson spoke… Audio
NZTA to cut more than 120 jobs, MPI confirms 391 roles going
The transport agency is axing more than a hundred extra jobs, as the Ministry for Primary Industry looks to lose 10 percent of the work force.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May
On today's episode, we cross to New Caledonia for the latest on the riots, junior doctors are again walking off the job as their dispute with Te Whatu Ora continues, we hear from a doctor on the… Audio
Hundreds of surgeries and appointments cancelled as doctors strike again
Emergency departments remain open but some appointments have been cancelled and the patients notified. Audio
Future of Te Huia train service to be decided
The future of the Waikato to Auckland passenger train service Te Huia will be decided on Thursday when the Transport Agency meets in Auckland. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Junior doctors picket outside Auckland Hospital
There's disruption in health services around the country this morning as junior doctors go on strike. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Period of instability on cards for New Caledonia says former Australian consul-general to the country
A former Australian consul-general for New Caledonia says a period of considerable instability in the territory is on the cards. Denise Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
What's in Auckland 10-year plan?
Auckland Council will go over the final proposal for the city's 10-year-budget two days after it was revised by the mayor.
NZTA board to determine Te Huia's fate
A petition to save the service has gained more than 4000 signatures in less than four days.
More policing problems than just gangs, mayor says
He wants to know how police are adequately staffed, when they're telling a man's family they don't have resources to investigate his disappearance.
Mayor calls for government help after SH1 closure
A Northland leader is calling on the government to provide financial support to businesses hard hit by the closure of State Highway 1 over the Brynderwyn Hills.
Government's invite list shows fast-track process is flawed - Forest & Bird
The group has also raised concerns about the power that ministers could have after it was revealed Shane Jones failed to report a dinner with a company deputy chair.