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The Government says its tough on crime approach is working after new data shows victim numbers have dropped considerably. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington City Council has hit pause on its Golden Mile central city revamp after learning of another budget blowout. Wellington mayor Andrew Little spoke to Corin Dann.
As schools and homes continue to dispose of asbestos contaminated play sand - the government is being urged to investigate how this happened. Chris Peace, a Senior Lecturer in Workplace Health and Safety at Victoria University spoke to Corin Dann.
The United States and Russia have reportedly drafted a plan to end the war in Ukraine. BBC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko spoke to Corin Dann.
The government's claiming its tough on crime approach is paying off - with 38,000 fewer serious violent crimes in the last year. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Corrie Parnell spoke to Corin Dann.
The prime minister is insisting all is well in the coalition as it approaches its second anniversary - even as his two governing partners go hammer-and-tongs. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.
We've long been warned about the dangers social media poses for teens - now new data shows many are displaying addictive behaviour. Research lead-author Dr Samantha Mars spoke to Corin Dann.
Smoking is on the decline in New Zealand, but the Ministry of Health's most recent health survey shows the Government is unlikely to meet its SmokeFree 2025 target. Associate health minister Casey Costello spoke to Corin Dann.
A 20 year-old from Kapiti is travelling on foot from Auckland to Wellington, clocking 50-plus kilometres a day to support men's mental health. Emma Upton spoke to Corin Dann.
'Heidi' records consultations and automatically creates draft clinical notes, referral letters, and follow-up summaries for doctors to review and approve. Dr Benjamin Pearson is Hawke's Bay's Chief Medical Officer spoke to Corin Dann.
Banning mobile phones in school has led to improved learning and behaviour - and the Education Review Office says social media should be next. Ruth Shinoda, Head of ERO's Education Evaluation Centre spoke to Corin Dann.
AI chip-maker Nvidia is due to report its earnings today - with investors bracing for a $300 billion swing in market value. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
Teachers believe students are less distracted in class, according to a report released today into the phone ban in schools. Albany Senior High School principal Claire Amos spoke to Corin Dann.
Nicola Willis and Tangi Utikere joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions reductions plans don't add up and will leave New Zealanders paying billions to meet international climate obligations. Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann; The NZ Breakers have made a collective decision not to wear the rainbow Pride flag on their uniform during next year's NBL Pride Round. Ian Roberts, Australia's first openly gay NRL player and advocate spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss; A patient advocate has suggested many Kiwis would be willing to pay more tax, if it can be ring fenced to only be spent on health. Malcolm Mulholland spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss; A rare pink grasshopper has been spotted hopping through Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori spoke to Corin Dann.
Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says recent changes to the Zero Carbon Act and emissions reductions plans don't add up and will leave New Zealanders paying billions to meet international climate obligations. Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.
The owner of an EV dealership says the government's cut to the Clean Car Standard has stripped the scheme of its teeth. David Boot spoke to Corin Dann.
Specialist outreach teacher, Stephanie Pye, has been trying to find the right way to get rid of the sand but no one seems to know how. Stephanie spoke to Corin Dann.
A rare pink grasshopper has been spotted hopping through Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin. Department of Conservation ranger Jen Schori spoke to Corin Dann.
A car retailer in Auckland says the car-sales industry needs clearer rules and stability. The owner of Simon Lucas Mitsubishi spoke to Corin Dann.
A holiday park in Russell has taken a bold step, removing TVs from all of its rooms. Park Manager Shane Maddren spoke to Corin Dann.
The former prime minister of Bangladesh has been sentenced to death after a tribunal found her guilty of crimes against humanity. Journalist Devina Gupta spoke to Corin Dann.
Stephanie Johnson's collection of short fiction stories "Obligate Carnivore" have been ruled out of contention for next year's Ockham Book Awards. She spoke to Corin Dann.
The cost of food continues to climb with new Stats NZ figures showing some of the sharpest increases in staples like cheese, eggs and milk. Coffee Supreme's Chief Executive Andrew Low spoke to Corin Dann.
Testing coloured play sand for asbestos contamination is set to continue, with the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment expecting to have results in a few days. Laura Gemmell from Eco Choice Aotearoa spoke to Corin Dann.
Business New Zealand is warning the gig economy could collapse, after the Supreme Court's ruling in favour of Uber drivers' rights. Business NZ chief executive Katherine Rich spoke to Corin Dann
More yellow-legged hornet nests have been uncovered on Auckland's North Shore - and Biosecurity New Zealand is stepping up its eradication push. Biosecurity New Zealand's Commissioner North, Mike Inglis spoke to Corin Dann.
The iconic Tongariro Alpine Crossing reopens today after a fire tore through the national park, burning about three thousand hectares of scrub. DOC's Director of Heritage and Visitors, Catherine Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
A retiree has lost almost a $250,000 dollars to a convincing fake cryptocurrency trading scam. He's among the many Kiwis who are losing millions to sophisticated scams. Financial Ombudsman Susan Taylor spoke to Corin Dann.
Four people, including three children, died in a fire at a home on State Highway 1, just south of Sanson. Manawatu Area Commander, Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Corin Dann.
Ousted Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has called a hui for this weekend, where she wants an explanation from the party's executive about her expulsion. Kapa-Kingi spoke to Corin Dann.
Recent data shows less than 50% of disabled adults are working, compared to 83% of non-disabled adults. Hanga-Aro-Rau Deputy chief executive, Samantha McNaughton spoke to Corin Dann.
It's fourth time lucky for ACT, with the Regulatory Standards Bill finally passing into law. The party has brought versions of the bill to parliament three times since 2006. Otago University law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.
The government's Chief Victims Advisor feels rage that victims feel responsible when their abuser goes on to harm again. Ruth Money spoke to Corin Dann.
The fallout from the release of more than 20,000 new documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein continues. Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.
Expelled Te Pati Maori MP Takuta Ferris says he's had no response from the party's national council over his calls for an urgent meeting. Takuta Ferris spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand's Climate Change Minister, Simon Watts, heads to Brazil this weekend for the high-level portion of the annual global climate summit, COP30. Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann.
There are reports UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could soon face leadership challengeshere are reports UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could soon face leadership challenges. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann.
Emails released on Thursday morning show the convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein, mentioned US President Donald Trump by name multiple times in private correspondence over the last 15 years.Correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann from Washington.
Mainfreight's got its eyes on the road ahead, hoping for a big Christmas period to help it recover from a tough few months. Managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann.
Reports out of the US say fast food giant McDonald's is worried about losing lower-income customers. Closer to home, data shows it can probably no longer be considered a "cheap" food option. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
ANZ this week reported a record full year profit of 2.53 billion dollars. Its CEO Antonia Watson says the result is a reflection of the economy, and shows New Zealand is starting to turn the corner. Watson spoke to Corin Dann.
Former Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has been placed on leave from his role as Chief Executive of the Social Investment Agency, with an employment process underway. Sir Brian Roche, Public Service Commissioner spoke to Corin Dann.
Fire Emergency's plan to cut almost 170 roles and cut 10% of its spending has been labelled reckless by the Public Service Commission. Its national secretary, Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Corin Dann.
Forest and Bird says the fire in Tongariro National Park will have had a severe impact on native wildlife and their habitats, and that regeneration could take years. Forest & Bird's Regional Conservation Manager, Dean Baigent spoke to Corin Dann.
A former Police Commissioner has been placed on leave after a damning report found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Police Commissioner Richard Chambers spoke to Corin Dann.
The Police Commissioner has described an investigation into complaints against former Deputy Commissioner, Jevon McSkimming, as a cover-up. An IPCA report, released last night, has found serious misconduct at the highest levels of police. Victims Advocate Claire Buckley spoke to Corin Dann.
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of skepticism, warning that some bargains may not be as good as they seem. Consumer communications and campaigns adviser Abby Damen spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand has been named the "most deteriorated" country in an international study assessing the interference of the tobacco industry on policy making. Vape-Free Kids co-founder Charyl Robinson spoke to Corin Dann.
What you need to know should you win Lotto. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
New Plymouth's Lake Rotomanu will be closed to motorised boats today, after the discovery of an invasive fresh-water clam. Taranaki Regional Council Operations Director Dan Harrison spoke to Corin Dann.