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MIDDAY POD 14.May.24
On today's episode, new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members have been announced, we hear from Police Minister Mark Mitchell, David Seymour… Audio
How many public sector roles are going?
Public servants' jobs are on the chopping block as the sector scrambles to meet the Finance Minister's cost-cutting targets.
NEMA preparing for 'worst-case scenario' along Hikurangi
Civil Defence officials are making preparations for a 'worst-case scenario' catastrophic 9.1 earthquake and tsunami along the Hikurangi subduction zone, just off the North Island's east coast. NEMA's… Audio
Forestry industry concerned as Scion set to cut jobs
The forestry industry is concerned about its future with around 10 percent of jobs at Scion, also known as the New Zealand Forest Research Institute, are proposed to be cut. New Zealand Farm Forestry… Audio
Man critically injured after being stabbed in Auckland
The injured man has been taken to hospital while another man has been arrested at a house in Papakura.
David Seymour on charter schools funding announcement
The Government has set aside more than $150 million to re-establish charter schools in New Zealand. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New specialised gang unit announced
The Police Commissioner has announced new specialised gang units aimed at preventing crime, disorder and intimdation caused by gang members. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Up to 35 public schools to become charter schools, will be exempt from phone ban
Up to 50 charter schools will be funded with $153m out of Budget 2024, David Seymour has announced.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April
On today's episode, staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off, PM Christopher Luxon joins us and we also hear from RNZ… Audio
'The streets are contested':The residents who back the end to free parking in Auckland's centre
No one has the right to free parking in the city centre, and the charges have many benefits, a residents' group says. Audio
Housing market: Surplus of listings and a lack of urgency
Residential property values have largely plateaued across New Zealand in recent months, with sales volumes expected to drop in the coming months, according to QV.
Ministry already preparing to hire consultants to do work of axed staff
Staff consulting firms were already asking some of the staff being made redundant to work for them.
National median sale price rises to $790,000 in sluggish housing market
The total number of properties sold fell more than 17 percent in April, the real Estate Estate Institute says.
'Relationships are key': Help for at-risk learners pays off
A new app and embracing te ao Māori are among ways Taranaki's largest tertiary education has seen a big improvement in pass rates.
Pass rates jump for at-risk learners at Taranaki polytech
Taranaki's largest tertiary education institute says a big improvement in pass rates for Maori, Pasifika and disabled students is down to making sure they get plenty more help and support. Taranaki… Audio
Ministry of Education responds to Morning Report story
The Ministry of Education has responded Morning Report's story on hiring consultants, using language that is largely impenetrable. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Essential that tikanga is included in education: NZ Bar Association president
The president of New Zealand's Bar Association - the body representing barristers - says it is essential that tikanga is included in legal education. Maria Dew of the Bar Association spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mortuary technician gives evidence at Lachlan Jones inquest
A mortuary technician who helped conduct the autopsy on Lachlan Jones says there were no signs the Gore boy's body had been put in a freezer before it was found. Reporter Tess Brunton has been at the… Audio
Police say Ponsonby shooter's funeral was peaceful
Auckland police say despite four arrests, the funeral of the Ponsonby shooter Hone Kay-Selwyn was peaceful. Inspector Rakana Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon on hiring consultants at Ministry of Education
Staff say the Ministry of Education is already preparing consultancy firms to do the work of people who are being laid off. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio