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Watch: 35 public schools to be converted to charter schools
Up to 50 charter schools will be funded with $153m out of Budget 2024, David Seymour has announced.
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Luxon defends ministry hiring consultants amid job cuts
29 minutes agoBut the Prime Minister says he's not aware of ministry staff who are losing their jobs being asked to work as consultants. Audio
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'The streets are contested':The residents who back the end to free parking in Auckland's centre
36 minutes agoNo one has the right to free parking in the city centre, and the charges have many benefits, a residents' group says. Audio
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Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
43 minutes agoThe injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
Watch: 35 public schools to be converted to charter schools
Up to 50 charter schools will be funded with $153m out of Budget 2024, David Seymour has announced.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April
On today's episode, Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
Luxon defends ministry hiring consultants amid job cuts
But the Prime Minister says he's not aware of ministry staff who are losing their jobs being asked to work as consultants. Audio
'The streets are contested':The residents who back the end to free parking in Auckland's centre
No one has the right to free parking in the city centre, and the charges have many benefits, a residents' group says. Audio
Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
The injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
Housing market: Surplus of listings and a lack of urgency
Residential property values have largely plateaued across New Zealand in recent months, with sales volumes expected to drop in the coming months, according to QV.
Ministry already preparing to hire consultants to do work of axed staff
Staff consulting firms were already asking some of the staff being made redundant to work for them.
National median sale price rises to $790,000 in sluggish housing market
The total number of properties sold fell more than 17 percent in April, the real Estate Estate Institute says.
'Relationships are key': Help for at-risk learners pays off
A new app and embracing te ao Māori are among ways Taranaki's largest tertiary education has seen a big improvement in pass rates.
Pass rates jump for at-risk learners at Taranaki polytech
Taranaki's largest tertiary education institute says a big improvement in pass rates for Maori, Pasifika and disabled students is down to making sure they get plenty more help and support. Taranaki… Audio
Ministry of Education responds to Morning Report story
The Ministry of Education has responded Morning Report's story on hiring consultants, using language that is largely impenetrable. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Essential that tikanga is included in education: NZ Bar Association president
The president of New Zealand's Bar Association - the body representing barristers - says it is essential that tikanga is included in legal education. Maria Dew of the Bar Association spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mortuary technician gives evidence at Lachlan Jones inquest
A mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found. Reporter Tess Brunton has been at the… Audio
Police say Ponsonby shooter's funeral was peaceful
Auckland police say despite four arrests, the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter Hone Kay-Selwyn was peaceful. Inspector Rakana Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Seasonal workers left in limbo after Air Vanuatu shuts
Seasonal workers here and in Vanuatu have been left in limbo with Air Vanuatu grounding all flights. Immigration NZ national manager Pacific Loua Ward spoek to Corin Dann. Audio
Hundreds to miss out on speaking to MPs over Fast-Track bill
Hundreds of people will miss out on speaking to MPs about the government's fast-track legislation because the select committee doesn't have the time to fit them in. Here's our political reporter Giles… Audio
Waitangi Tribunal can summon ministers after ruling
The Court of Appeal overturned a High Court order on Monday, which blocked the Tribunal from calling Children's Minister Karen Chhour to give evidence in the urgent inquiry about repealing section 7AA… Audio
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen takes stand at trial
Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen is testifying on what his role was in what prosecutors say was a cover up of payments to hide an affair with the adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Correspondent… Audio
Consultants set to take over roles at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Education Ministry is already preparing consultants to do the work of the very people it is laying off. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
