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Trans-inclusive colours to go up in Wellington on day of controversial event
Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre will be lit up in the trans-inclusive flag colours as a show of support for the rainbow community.
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
NZTA to reduce Te Huia train funding
Supporters are claiming the outcome as a victory, but a Waikato councillor would not be drawn on whether it could ensure the survival of the service.
Trans youth attempts surgery on himself at home due to lack of access
The 18-year-old turned up at an emergency department after attempting to perform a bi-lateral mastectomy, also known as top surgery, at home.
Mercedes thief guilty of reckless driving that caused death of Blenheim man
The decision by Judge Jo Rielly comes after a five-day trial that examined the minutes leading up to Allister Christie's death after a high-speed car chase in March 2022.
Post-partum underwear, a winning idea for University student
Massey design student Isabel Nicholls has taken out the university's Grand Ideas competition with her comfortable, eco-friendly, health-prioritising postpartum underwear. They're called 'Nurture'… Audio
$63.6m for Life Saving and Coastguard in Budget
"New Zealand has a tragically high drowning toll," Transport Minister Simeon Brown said at the announcement.
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