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Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. National Secretary of the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union, Wattie Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
An international report this week has given New Zealand's pension system a solid pass rate. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been looking at it and joins us now.
One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.
Newly released documents show the government's independent animal welfare experts do not agree with plans to keep pregnant pigs in tiny crates before and after birth. RNZs Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.
The All Blacks have confirmed their first tour of South Africa in 30 years, with the Rugby Championship dropping off the calendar for 2026.
The Pacific Champs kick off at Mount Smart on Sunday with an epic double header between the Samoan and Kiwi sides. Sports reporter Jonty Dine reports.
The Kaipara District Council will this morning make a second attempt at having an emergency meeting after a meeting on Thursday was interrupted by an elderly protester. RNZs Northland reporter Peter de Graaf spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The father of a girl who was hospitalised after drinking contaminated water on a school camp wants more testing of campground water. John Warrick spoke to Corin Dann.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
New research from the Red Cross shows New Zealanders are only wearing about a third of what's in their wardrobe. Director of Retail, Talei Kitchingman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
US President Donald Trump says "great progress" has been made on a two-hour phone call with Russia's President Vladimir Putin. Corin Dann spoke to correspondent Nick Harper in Washington.
The traditional family doctor who knows you and your medical history - and probably your mum as well - is increasingly being replaced by corporate employees and video screens. Ruth Hill reports.
Hundreds of Principals have written an open letter to Education Minister Erica Stanford, raising concerns over the pace and direction of curriculum reforms. Principal of Arakura School in Wainuiomata, Tute Mila spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The All Blacks have confirmed next year's tour of South Africa, their first tour of the country in 30 years.
Ratepayers are footing the bill for companies' reliance on single-use packaging every time they fill their bins, according to a Reuse Aotearoa report. One of the report's authors, Hannah Blumhardt, spoke to Coin Dann.
Hamas says more than 20 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire since the ceasefire came into effect at the start of this week. Alexander Cornwell, a senior correspondent for Reuters, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Tel Aviv.
News from the rural farming sector.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
A police officer who fought to restrain a man in a burning garage while his boots were ablaze, is one of two officers recognised with bravery awards. Police reporter Bill Hickman reports.
Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Global fertility rates are declining and a quarter of people now live in a country where the population is estimated to have peaked. Rebecca Zerzan, the senior editor of the UN Population Fund's State of the World report spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
The All Blacks have confirmed next year's tour of South Africa, with the Springboks to tour New Zealand in 2030.
The government has no plans to back down on its proposed card surcharge ban - despite pleas from businesses to pause the move; Parliament's Speaker is planning to bring some higher standards to the House, particularly looking at attendance and dress code.; The company behind Pita Pit says the demand from young people looking for jobs has grown exponentially in the last year; Joker, a North Island brown kiwi has made a dramatic entrance to the world in Napie.
Joker, a North Island brown kiwi has made a dramatic entrance to the world in Napier. Bev Wilkinson, husbandry manager at Napier Kiwi Creche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Homes have been left filled with a muddy silt, fences flattened and paddocks left a spongy mess. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been in Awakino.
The Warehouse Group is ending direct shipping to both Great Barrier Island and the Chatham Islands citing rising carrier costs making it unsustainable for the company. Owner of the Currach Irish Pub Orla Cumisky on Great Barrier Island spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
But experts say there are a few mistakes that can catch you out and cost money when using credit cards. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
Climate groups and opposition parties have criticised the government's move to lower emission targets. Agrizero is a private-public partnership tasked with helping farmers reduce emissions. Chief Executive Wayne McNee joins us now.
Sir John Key spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss following the death of Jim Bolger.
The NRL has acted decisively in response to the threat presented by the rebel rugby franchise R360 by promising 10-year bans to any players who defect.
Cambridge residents being woken by things that go bang in the night. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports.
The company behind Pita Pit says the demand from young people looking for jobs has grown exponentially in the last year. General Manager Brett Ingham spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
A Palestinian-New Zealander says her family in Gaza live in fear that hostilities could resume at any moment. Minas Al-Ansari spoke to Corin Dann.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.