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A youth advocate says young people in crisis will be hardest hit by the Government's new benefit sanctions. Youth advocate and founder of the charity KickBack Aaron Hendry spoke to Corin Dann.
President Donald Trump said he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University. Harvard political scientist Ryan Enos spoke to Corin Dann.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings. Willis spoke to Corin Dann.
Repairs get underway in Auckland on Monday on an Air New Zealand plane left with a hole after it hit an air-bridge. Air New Zealand's chief safety and risk officer Nathan McGraw spoke to Corin Dann.
New sanctions marking the next phase of the government's Traffic Light welfare system, mean beneficiaries who fail to meet their obligations can have half their benefits restricted to being spent on essentials-only for a month. Labour social development spokesperson Willie Jackson spoke to Corin Dann.
A judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration's plan to strip Harvard University of its ability to enrol foreign students. Politico Senior Legal Affairs Reporter Josh Gerstein spoke to Corin Dann.
Beneficiaries who fail to meet their obligations could have half their payment restricted to essentials-only for a month or do community work at least five hours a week. Beneficiaries advocate Kay Brereton spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand firefighters are heading for New South Wales as it grapples with the response and clean-up of the devastating floods. Fire and Emergency New Zealand assistant national commander Nick Pyatt spoke to Corin Dann.
The Retirement Commissioner says the changes in the new budget are great news for most KiwiSaver members. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Corin Dann.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's changes to KiwiSaver will take money away from New Zealand's poorest workers. Labour Party's Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Corin Dann.
Two Israeli embassy staff were shot dead after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington DC. The suspect is in custody. Washington DC correspondent Kate Fisher spoke to Corin Dann.
The Taxpayers' Union has slammed Budget 2025 as a waste of time and hype and says the Finance Minister has failed in her promise to deliver a growth budget. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.
American researchers found social media use by children could cause depressive symptoms a year later. University of California associate professor of pediatrics and one of the authors of the research Jason Nagata spoke to Corin Dann.
NSW towns are inundated by floodwaters in the mid-north coast and Hunter regions with Taree, Wingham and Glenthorne of most concern. Andrew Edmunds from the State Emergency Service spoke to Corin Dann.
The Taxpayers' Union says this year's Budget must get the books back in the black, cut wasteful spending, and kickstart productivity with bold policy changes. Taxpayers Union executive director Jordan Williams spoke to Corin Dann.
Do you think you are underpaid? A new survey shows 61% of New Zealand workers would switch jobs for a higher salary, with a pay rise being the most common incentive. Robert Half New Zealand director Ronil Singh spoke to Corin Dann.
The group behind a taxpayer-funded methane satellite has finally revealed what is behind delays to a crucial milestone. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann.
Thursday's Budget will reveal the government's new spending, and the savings from its sudden pay equity changes. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Corin Dann.
Labour has criticised the government's decision to can the digital services tax, saying it effectively hands $479 million in tax break to global tech giants. Labour Party Finance Spokesperson Barbara Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
Job ads have seen another increase from March to April, though it was a small one, just one percent. Seek Country Manager Rob Clark spoke to Corin Dann.
Two years ago, Sport Northland regional connector Joey Yovich along with a friend, set up the Re-Sport Charitable Trust. They collect new and gently used sports gear to pass onto children, families and seniors who may otherwise not be able to afford it. Yovich spoke to Corin Dann.
A toxicology professor says the government's plan to increase the amount of weedkiller residue allowed on some of our foods by up to 10,000 percent is likely motivated by trade, but isn't a safety risk. Canterbury University toxicology professor Ian Shaw spoke to Corin Dann.
The Human Rights Commission says it'll be watching to see if Budget 2025 improves the lives of disabled people or makes them harder. Disability Rights Commissioner Prudence Walker spoke to Corin Dann.
Complaints to a union show staff in a department of Southland Hospital were told they could only talk to each other for at most five minutes a day. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark Potter spoke to Corin Dann.
The UN is warning that 14,000 babies are estimated to be suffering severe acute malnutrition in Gaza - and ideally they need to get supplies within 48 hours. Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
A new pacemaker being tested in New Zealand could help patients feel and move better. Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of Auckland Dr Martin Stiles spoke to Corin Dann.
A council survey into residents' views on tourism found that 99 percent of residents reported being adversely impacted, but at the same time 92 percent believed tourism was good for the region. Acting Mayor Karen Morgan spoke to Corin Dann.
A nearly 10-metre tall sculpture of a dinosaur sitting atop a large geometric rock is the latest attraction in Taupō. Mayor of Taupō David Trewavas spoke to Corin Dann.
The government will spend more than $600 million upgrading the country's rail network as part of this year's Budget. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann.
It's a big week at Parliament this week, with the house poised to debate the Privileges Committee punishment of Te Pāti Māori and, of course, the annual Budget announcement timed for Thursday. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
The Greens say their approach to today's debate over the unprecedented suspensions for Te Pati Maori members will be scrutinising the penalty to the highest degree. The Green Party's Ricardo Menendez March spoke to Corin Dann.
KiwiRail says when the Aratere ferry is gone, passengers may need to travel on less popular sailings and be more flexible with dates. Interislander's executive general manager Duncan Roy spoke to Corin Dann.
The government is proposing tax changes it says will bring in more foreign investment and make it easier for start-ups to attract and retain staff. Tax expert Geoff Nightingale spoke to Corin Dann.
Small businesses are eyeing the upcoming Budget with cautious optimism, hoping for support in a tough economy. Prospa New Zealand Managing Director Adrienne Begbie spoke to Corin Dann.
A high-stakes phone call has just ended between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin aimed at stopping the war in Ukraine. Washington correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Corin Dann.
Research that is aiming to help support children with cancer navigate gruelling medical treatment has been launched at Starship Hospital. University of Auckland research fellow Dr Annie Jones spoke to Corin Dann.
A new 24/7 urgent care service will come to Counties Manukau by late 2025 as part of the governments new four-year funding scheme for after-hours health care. Dr Karl Cole from Papatoetoe Family Doctors spoke to Corin Dann.
Parliament will debate on Tuesday whether unprecedented suspensions handed down to Te Pāti Māori MPs for potentially intimidating conduct - doing a haka in the House - should be adopted. Otago University Law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Corin Dann.
Over the next four years $164 million will go towards setting up urgent care clinics in Counties Manukau, Whangārei, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
JJ is the first Austrian to win Eurovision since the bearded drag queen Conchita Wurst in 2014. Music correspondent Callum Rowe spoke to Corin Dann.
After more than 100 years at Auckland's Western Springs Stadium, the Ponsonby Rugby Club faces losing its home if the space becomes the new base for the city's football team. Former All Black Sir Bryan Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Sir Bryan Williams said Ponsonby Rugby club has been based at Western Springs for 100 years. It has been a resident tenant for 28 years.
Oranga Tamariki is facing complaints from the New Zealand Security Association over its new contract to safeguard children's homes. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
The Black Ferns will face off against defending Pacific Four champions Canada this Saturday. Black Fern Georgia Ponsonby spoke to Corin Dann.
An Electricity retailer says if the government acts quickly it could reduce the risk of electricity blackouts next winter. Octopus Energy's chief operating officer Margaret Cooney spoke to Corin Dann.
Food prices have risen at their fastest pace in more than a year driven by more expensive dairy products. Infometrics Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Corin Dann.
The next America's Cup will be hosted by the Italian city of Naples. America's Cup Defender Team New Zealand chief executive, Grant Dalton, made the announcement on Thursday night. Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron Commodore David Blakey spoke to Corin Dann.
The America's Cup will be sailed in Italy for the first time in 2027. The Defenders, Team New Zealand, have opted to host the 38th America's Cup off Naples, in the home waters of one of their fiercest rivals, Luna Rossa. Sailing commentator Penny Whiting spoke to Corin Dann.
The Auditor General has issued a scathing assessment of Oranga Tamariki's procurement and contracting practices last year. Auditor-General John Ryan spoke to Corin Dann.