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Spring has sprung so where's the sun?
Many parts of the country are in for above normal rainfall during Spring, the most variable of the four seasons. Audio
Hipkins accuses Willis of letting RBNZ chair 'mislead' public
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has labelled the handling of the resignation of the Reserve Bank governor as a "complete debacle". Audio
Government loans to keep small airlines afloat
Small passenger airlines are set to receive up to $30 million in loans from the government to help with rising costs. Audio
DOC's new campaign puts NZ's population at 695 billion
Most of us know what New Zealand's human population is, and the Department of Conservation says we can now say the same for our plants and animals. Audio
Reserve Bank chair's resignation timing 'not unusual', Christopher Luxon says
Christopher Luxon says he has confidence in the management of the Reserve Bank, in spite of the departures of the bank's governor and chairperson. Audio
Luxon says economy improving, despite poll woes
The Prime Minister laid the blame on the previous government for the current economic situation. Audio
Students marked 'absent' during teachers strike
Parents of students at a Wellington High School are annoyed their children were marked as absent on a day when school was closed. Audio
Trade Minister's tariff message to US: Give us some 'certainty'
The "see-sawing" nature of the tariff rate that went from 10 percent to 15 was harmful for Kiwi businesses, Todd McClay says. Audio
'We want this matter resolved': Mayor on gang violence
Arrests have eased tensions but it's "still a concern" that those responsible for several shootings remain at large, Bernie Wanden says. Audio
Entire class of university students told to re-sit exam after AI concerns
More than 100 post-graduate finance students need to explain their code after a lecturer questioned whether some used generative AI tools. Audio
Finance Minister keeping 'open mind' on future of Ministry for Women
Finance Minister Nicola Willis said it was too early to say if the ministry, and Pacific Peoples, should be rolled into larger agencies. Audio
What we know, and don't know, about the mystery mayday call
The call off Wellington's coast sparked a full search, but nothing has been found. What happened? Audio
The law student who took on Auckland Transport and won
The 20-year-old took the agency to court over 'unlawful' speed bumps. Audio
Trump tariffs make shipping to US 'complex' - NZ Post
NZ Post has temporarily suspended parcel service to the US due to confusion caused by the tariff regime. Audio
Elderly renters, women struggling with cost of living
A researcher says rising rates, insurance and power bills are hitting the elderly hard especially those who are renting or women. Audio
Staff shortage leaves more kids needing emergency dental treatment
"By the time they come to us they've got toothache, or abscesses... they're in pain by the time they come to us." Audio
Christopher Luxon wants to see house prices rise
But the Prime Minister says "we don't want our whole economic growth be driven by speculative house price inflation". Audio
'20% of my income': Businesses pay out refunds as NZ Post halts deliveries to US
One small business refunded about $500 to customers after the suspension of some forms of shipping. Audio
Morning Report live: Christopher Luxon talks house prices
The Prime Minister faces questions about global tariffs, the situation in Gaza and the housing market.
The town with only one dentist for 10,000 people
A year-long search for a new dentist has attracted little interest as residents are forced to wait up to six weeks for appointments. Audio
'Nothing like this before': Hundreds apply for one receptionist role
After the first 10 days of being inundated with CVs, a vet practice gave up looking at any more. Audio
'Key lever': Call for spending on new airline routes, major events
The government needs to spend more on attracting major events and more air capacity to lift international visitor numbers, the head of Tourism Holdings says. Audio
Cost of salvaging derelict sunken boats sparks warning
Boat owners should keep up with maintenance or they may face costly salvage bills, a deputy harbourmaster says. Audio
Spark blames big profit drop on tech changes, cost of living pressures
Its profit is down 18 percent to $260 million, driven by lower customer spending. Audio
Afros and moustaches: 20 years since the first T20 international
This year marks two decades since the first international T20 cricket match, which featured the Black Caps and Australia at Eden Park. Audio
