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NZ has lined up with 'MAGA states' on oil, ex Marsden Point boss says
While others are switching to renewables, we're "going down the 1980s path", David Keat says. Audio
Petrol companies warned against unreasonable price hikes
The Commerce Commission is putting fuel companies on notice if they hike prices too high at the pump. Audio
Mayor fears towns about to take a hit as Air NZ cuts flights
Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 flights throughout the country over the next two months. Audio
44,000 passengers to be hit by Air NZ cancellations
The airline is set to cancel around 1100 flights over fuel supply concerns, affecting the travel plans of thousands. Audio
'May be unusual, doesn't make it wrong': Public Service Commissioner responds to union's legal action
NZEI, the primary teachers union, filed urgent legal action after the government announced it was offering pay rises to non-unionised teachers. Audio
Covid booster should be given with annual flu vaccine, experts say
Just over half of the eligible population had the Covid-19 booster, with experts keen to see it given alongside the annual flu vaccine. Audio
'We just can't have it': Mayor hits out at Air NZ
Max Brough says his city has spent millions on its airport and it's unacceptable the airline may cut back on services. Audio
Intensification is coming, mayor tells leafy suburbs after 'long, painful' meeting
"It will end up with a city which looks like a city, not the world's largest suburb," Wayne Brown says. Audio
Drivers flock to pumps as oil price surges past US$100 a barrel
Petrol stations were busy on the weekend, as the price of Brent Crude hit US$100 a barrel. Audio
Defiant Luxon says no discussions needed on his leadership
The prime minister says he did not ask any of his ministers over the weekend if he had their support. Audio
Police ramp up recruitment efforts as drain slows
They partnered with 'Round the Bays' in Auckland on Sunday, announcing that more recruit wings were coming to the city. Audio
New wave of Covid suggests immunity waning, expert warns
The latest figures show 50 hospitalisations with the virus in the past week. Audio
NZ should be a 'fast follower' not a leader on social media harm, committee lead says
A leading member of the government's inquiry into social media harm says it's important that New Zealand should look at what is working overseas when addressing social media harm. Audio
New Zealand prices of 'anything attached to fuel' will rise, logistics boss warns
Oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices and it is only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers. Audio
Calmness under fire: Allen's attitude change pays off for Black Caps
Finn Allen has developed a calmness about his role that's paying dividends at the T20 World Cup, the team's batting coach says. Audio
New Zealand not in place to make call on US strikes in Iran, Willis says
Barbara Edmonds told Morning Report decisions made by the US were increasingly unilateral, while Willis has pointed to "our distance from this conflict and our lack of involvement in it". Audio
Government 'talking to everybody' over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war - Peters
Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says. Audio
The word Luxon refuses to say about Iran
The prime minister said it would be up to the US and Israel to explain the legal basis for their attacks. Audio
Families making impossible decision amid child poverty crisis
Advocates are calling for change after the latest data on material hardship showed the statistics had not changed compared to the year prior.
Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent
The Independent's Simon Calder says the impact is causing consternation, upset, and expense as reality hits home. Audio
What apartment developers think will help with affordability
Apartment developer Ockham, says the council's Plan Change 120 would not meaningfully increase housing supply or affordability. Audio
Bike group praises proposal to let children cycle on footpaths
The idea has been floated by Transport Minister Chris Bishop, along with others including allowing E-scooters in cycle lanes and requiring drivers to leave at least a one metre gap when passing… Audio