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What a surgeon treating cancer patients makes of Budget 2024
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen speak to otolaryngologist Chris Kennel about the lack of cancer research funding in yesterday's budget, and the… Audio
The Panel with Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Nick Leggett and Wendyl Nissen react to Presidential candidate Donald Trump being found guilty on 34 charges, discuss the political implications of… Audio
Hydraulic system failure caused Jetstar plane to swerve off runway
The Transport Accident Investigation Commission has launched an investigation into the incident.
ANC on course to lose majority in South Africa's election
Many voters blame the ANC for the high levels of corruption, crime and unemployment in the country.
'An issue of justice, fairness': Samoan community rally in support of citizenship bill
Community members are backing a bill which will provide a pathway to citizenship for a group of older Samoans.
Labour Party wants your tax cut
Labour leader Chris Hipkins is defending his party's decision to suggest supporters donate their tax cuts to it.
Lester Levy appointed new chairperson of Health NZ board
The Health Minister says Levy has "extensive experience" in the health sector and will provide strong leadership throughout a period of ongoing change.
What will the government get out of Budget 2024?
Week in Politics - Coverage has focused on what voters could get out of the budget, but what impact could it have on the coalition's popularity?
How much tax relief are we really getting?
The government has dressed up its tax bracket adjustments as tax cuts, but do they scratch the surface of inflation? We've crunched the numbers.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024
On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Audio
Opinion: Budget 2024 does not fulfil te Tiriti obligations
Opinion - Māori whānau will get far less in this Budget than Pākehā, writes Julia Whaipooti. How can we strive for equality when our starting point is so different?
Kitchen Project helping fledgling food businesses thrive
The Kitchen Project is an Auckland Council initiative that's been running since 2018 It aims to help food entrepreneurs build successful, sustainable businesses. It does this by providing them with… Audio, Gallery
Watch: Youth 'absolutely clobbered' by Budget - Hipkins
Meanwhile, the finance minister says fewer than 3000 families will get a promised $250 a week from the Budget.
Trump guilty verdict fires up donors, website crashes
Major donors are willing to back the first convicted felon running for US president as his website crashes from an influx of potential support. Audio
Government to repeal legislation one of its own ministers championed
The government is repealing log trade legislation that it says failed to deliver outcomes and placed unnecessary compliance costs on forestry businesses.
Budget 2024 in charts: What does it all mean?
The promise of tax cuts isn't enough to disguise the other clear message in the government's Budget: the economic outlook is still gloomy. Kate Newton breaks down what that means for you.
Nine arrests after $15 million cannabis operation uncovered
One of the sites is believed to be the largest found in the Counties Manukau area, police say.
How many public sector roles are going?
Big cuts continue to be made in the public sector to save money – find out how many jobs are going, and where.
Maori leaders gather in Hastings for next Hui Taumata
Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Trump found guilty of falsifying business records
Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. New York correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio