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Economic growth numbers are due this morning with the consensus for a rise of zero-point-7 percent for the three months ended March. The 2degrees Shaping Business study found that 45 percent of those surveyed were optimistic about their prospects - up from 34 percent a year earlier. 2Degrees chief executive Mark Callendar spoke to Corin Dann.
A new regulation will give the government power to override council plans it considers harmful to the economy. RMA reform minister Chris Bishop says the move is temporary, while the Resource Management Act is overhauled. He spoke to Corin Dann.
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
A group of South Island principals are rallying against what it claims are "discriminatory and unlawful" plans for a breakaway first fifteen rugby competition. The proposed new competition would be played exclusively among boys' schools from Nelson through to Invercargill. Sports correspondent Dana Johannsen spoke to Corin Dann.
A new report from the Drug Foundation highlights that in 2023 and 2024, 3.1 percent of adults reported taking psychedelics like LSD, psilocybin and ketamine. In 2017 and 2018 only 1.3 percent of adults reported taking psychedelics - meaning use has more than doubled. Drug Foundation Director Sarah Helm spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand has paused its core sector support funding for the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership agreements with China earlier this year. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
The quarterly GDP figures are out on Thursday, with many economists forecasting higher than expected growth of around 0.7 percent. BNZ's head of research Stephen Toplis spoke to Corin Dann.
Cyclists on Auckland's North Shore can finally cross the harbour bridge. From next month, 15 buses that run from Albany to the city, will have bike racks on board, following a successful trial of the scheme. AT's Head of Public Transport Services Planning & Development Pete Moth spoke to Corin Dann.
Wednesday marks day five of the conflict between Israel and Iran and there's still no talk of a ceasefire. New Zealand's Israeli ambassador Alon Roth spoke to Corin Dann.
As term two draws to a close, some schools are gearing up for parent teacher interviews. Former principal at Baradene College and is now an education consultant Sandy Pasley spoke to Corin Dann.
A coroner is calling for one consistent law across New Zealand requiring boaties to wear lifejackets on small vessels. Water Safety New Zealand interim chief executive Gavin Walker spoke to Corin Dann.
Donald Trump's posted on social media saying "we now have complete and total control of the skies over Iran". Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann.
Health New Zealand has been directed to give private hospitals 10-year outsourcing contracts to perform elective surgeries. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Board games are forging new connections and combating social isolation. Cakes n Ladders owner James McFadgen spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealanders have been urged not to travel to Israel, and for anyone already there to leave, amid the country's conflict with Iran. David Kepes, a New Zealander working in Israel, spoke to Corin Dann.
Israel and Iran are widening their attacks on each other despite international calls for de-escalation. Labour's deputy leader Carmel Sepuloni spoke to Corin Dann.
The Foreign Minister is urging New Zealanders in Iran and Israel to get out of what he calls the "arc of danger" - as the conflict in the Middle East escalates. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
The public "deserves an inquiry" into the forensic mental health system, says the Chief Victims Advisor, after revelations an elderly mental health patient who murdered a pensioner killed his brother 50 years ago. National crime correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann.
An academic in New Zealand said Israel was trying to capitalise on what he said was the perfect opportunity to carry out a long-held goal - to dismantle the Iran regime. University of Otago senior political lecturer Dr Leon Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
A win at the weekend has sent the Chiefs to the Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Rugby commentator Tony Johnson spoke to Corin Dann.
Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on each other overnight into Monday, killing scores and raising fears of a wider conflict. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann.
President Donald Trump vetoed an Israeli plan to kill Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Corin Dann.
The death of Maurice Gee has prompted many New Zealanders to pay tribute to the late novelist. Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador Kate de Goldi spoke to Corin Dann.
Iran's armed forces have told Israeli residents to leave the vicinity of what they call "vital areas" for their safety. Jordan Grimmer-Tufik, a New Zealander living in Tel Aviv, spoke to Corin Dann.
An Iranian woman living in New Zealand is shocked by the scale of Israel's attacks on Iran. Samira Ghoreish spoke to Corin Dann.
Around one percent of Rotorua is on the public housing waitlist. Associate Housing Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Corin Dann.
The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, is not dismissing a review of sick leave provisions, including reducing the number of sick leave days that employees are entitled to. Employers and Manufacturers Association advocacy head Alan McDonald spoke to Corin Dann.
The Defence Force's flagship project to fix up poor housing that is bad for soldiers' health has failed to break ground two years after it was funded. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
290 people have been killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after taking off from the western city of Ahmedabad. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann.
A battery charger ignited and burned out in the cab of a 28-year-old fire truck this week. The Professional Firefighters Union said it was symptomatic of a nationwide problem. The union's Tauranga branch secretary Mike Swanson spoke to Corin Dann.
The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, has already been speaking to officials. Correspondent JK Krishna spoke to Corin Dann.
The United States is sending a team to assist in the investigation of the Air India plane crash. Aviation commentator Paul Beaver spoke to Corin Dann.
The chief executive of Air India, Campbell Wilson, has expressed "deep sorrow" following a flight to London that crashed soon after take off in the city of Ahmedabad. Correspondent Rebecca Bundhun spoke to Corin Dann.
As many as 100,000 people are expected through the southern hemisphere's biggest agricultural event this week. Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos spoke to Corin Dann.
The Interislander ferry Aratere has broken down on a sailing from Picton to Wellington, leaving passengers stuck on board for hours. Reporter Nick James spoke to Corin Dann.
Lawyers for Climate Action NZ have launched action against Climate Minister Simon Watts over country's emissions reduction plan. The group's executive director Jessica Palairet spoke to Corin Dann.
It's been a riveting first day of the World Test Championship final at Lord's, where Australia and South Africa are vying for the title. BBC cricket correspondent Henry Moeran spoke to Corin Dann.
Research has found that gender disparities in maths performance, favouring boys, shows up as early as four months into their formal schooling. Massey University professor Jodie Hunter spoke to Corin Dann.
The Pentagon is reviewing the AUKUS security pact between Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Two Interislander sailings have been cancelled after the Aratere ferry broke down on a sailing from Picton to Wellington. Interislander executive general manager Duncan Roy spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest Situation and Outlook for Primary Industries shows export forecasts are billions of dollars more than what was projected just months ago. Agriculture and Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
US president Donald Trump said a deal with China "is done" after two days of high-level talks in London - the US will gain access to rare earth metals, while Chinese students can resume studies in American universities. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
Los Angeles police have made mass arrests after a partial curfew was imposed as protests against president Trump's immigration policies continue. Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann.
Federated Farmers say this year's Fieldays is likely to be one of the most positive. Federated Farmers national president Wayne Langford spoke to Corin Dann.
AgriZeroNZ - a partnership between the government and major agribusiness - has invested $191 million into methane-cutting technologies with the aim of cutting emissions by 30 percent by 2030. Head of engagement and strategy Ruth Leary spoke to Corin Dann.
Groundswell has been ramping up a campaign for the government to pull out of the Paris Agreement - a legally binding international treaty on climate change - in the run up to Fieldays. Co-founder Bryce McKenzie spoke to Corin Dann.
The government will be hoping tractor sales are tracking upward at Fieldays with a new tax incentive for farm machinery. CNH business manager John Gilbert spoke to Corin Dann.
Government ministers will be arriving at Fieldays on mass on Wednesday as the country looks to the agricultural sector to drive the economy over the next year. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay spoke to Corin Dann.
Over 100,000 people from across the country are expected to walk through the gates at the National Fieldays this year. Fieldays chief executive Richard Lindroos spoke to Corin Dann.
Donald Trump has told reporters he thought it would be "great" if California Governor Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, was arrested for what he said was gross incompetence, amid the continuing unrest in Los Angeles. The Associated Press' Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann.