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'Deeply disappointing': Experts on why cancer screening changes are a concern
Cancelling a plan to lower the age for Māori has been described as "institutionalised racism", though some experts say the move overall will save lives.
Goff should have been warned to 'pull your head in' - Helen Clark
The comments the High Commissioner made in London were not a sackable offence, the former prime minister says.
Petrol prices expected to drop
Some good news for drivers as petrol prices are expected to drop in the coming days. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Three-car crash blocks lanes on Auckland's Northern Motorway
Emergency services were called just before midday after three cars collided near the Silverdale off-ramp.
What was actually wrong with what Phil Goff said?
Explainer: The UK High Commissioner's case is not an example of the coalition looking to get rid of a Labour appointee, Giles Dexter writes. Audio
Labour announces cabinet reshuffle
Labour's Chris Hipkins has announced a reshuffle focused on the 2026 election, putting together a new economic team led by their Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds. Political Reporter Russell Palmer… Audio
Simeon Brown announces overhaul of public health system
Health Minister Simeon Brown has announced a radical overhaul of the public health system, including reinstating a board and partnering with the private sector. Health reporter Ruth Hill spoke to… Audio
Kereama Rewita named as murder accused in death of Hastings man
Name suppression was lifted today when the accused appeared briefly in the High Court at Napier.
Labour rules out electorate deal with Te Pāti Māori - Māori Queen says 'good luck'
But Willie Jackson admits one contest is posing a problem: who should take on Te Pāti Māori's Hana-Rāwhiti Maipi-Clarke?
Weak-sounding Pope releases message from hospital
It was the first time the world has heard Pope Francis's voice since the 88-year-old was admitted to hospital on Valentine's Day.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 7 March 2025
On today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown has come under criticism for ditching a bowel screening programme for Maori and Pasifika that started at age 50, a school lunch so hot it gave a… Audio
'Almost a trap': Getting emergency housing 'near impossible'
A couple in Auckland were sleeping in a hospital waiting room just to have a roof over their heads. "It's like smashing your head against a brick wall."
Man convicted for part in $2m money laundering scam
The Aucklander pocketed more than $60,000 for helping offshore offenders who duped two Kiwi victims.
Government promises to further drop bowel cancer screening age
"We want to go further, we want to match Australia." Audio
The rising rage of the world's (formerly) nicest people
Canadians are united in their horror over US tariffs that have the power to plunge the country into recession and cause mass unemployment.
Emergency housing 'near impossible' to get into: Advocates
Housing advocates and those supporting homeless youth say it's now near impossible to get into emergency housing. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
Mayor calls for resignation of Wellington Water chair
Wellington's Mayor Tory Whanau and the majority of the city's councillors have called for Wellington Water chair Nick Leggett to resign over what they call severe failings and 'millions of dollars… Audio
Labour leader Hipkins to deliver state of the nation address
The Opposition leader's state of the nation address to the Auckland Business Chamber, will focus on jobs, health and homes - and a new economic team will be unveiled. Mihingarangi Forbes reports. Audio
Peters says sacking Goff was 'regrettable', expert says it's justified
The government may have acted quickly over worries on how Donald Trump might respond, a law professor says. Audio
