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Public sector job cuts hitting workers beyond Wellington
Jobs from Whangārei to Invercargill are being caught up in cost-cutting
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
'We're going to be banning gang patches' - Minister adamant after criticism
Despite heavy criticism and an ongoing select committee process, the Police Minister says the Government will forge ahead with a ban on gang patches. Audio
Labour leader Hipkins on Resource Management Act changes
The Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted and put short-term profits ahead of environmental protection. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Police Minister Mark Mitchell on gang law pushback
Parliament has been hearing submissions on the Gang Legislation Amendment Bill, which would ban gang patches and allow police to stop gangs congregating. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin… Audio
Day two of testimony in criminal trial against Trump
It is day two of testimony in the historic criminal trial against Donald Trump over alleged hush money payments, and it began with a heated exchange between the judge and the former president's… Audio
Lawyers condemn government's gang crack down
Lawyers have roundly condemned the government's gang crackdown legislation, telling MPs the whole thing should be ripped up and started again. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
Chinese swimmers not sanctioned before Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Drug Free Sport New Zealand wants answers from the World Anti-Doping Agency after revelations Chinese swimmers weren't sanctioned for positive drug tests before the last Olympics. Drug Free Sport New… Audio
Upper Selwyn Huts resident on eviction notice
A resident of the Upper Selwyn Huts, a small Canterbury community, says the council needs to give people more time, after dropping the bombshell that they will need to leave their homes by 2039… Audio
Lobbying to form Solomon Islands next govt underway
As counting wraps up in the Solomon Islands the electoral commission is looking at trialing out of constituency voting. Audio
Toll for Ashburton’s second bridge not being ruled out
The Transport Minister is not ruling out introducing a toll on a second Ashburton bridge - either on the new bridge or existing State Highway 1 crossing - to help pay for its construction.
Iraqi father begins legal fight against BP over son's death
A father has started legal action against UK oil giant BP over the death of his 21-year-old son.
Alarm sounded over concerns child exploitation will dramatically increase
It comes as police urge parents and young people to stay safe online amongst a continued rise in child exploitation.
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz economic policy reporter Dan Brunskill has been following prime minister Christopher Luxon on his tour of southeast Asia and joins Emile Donovan to debrief. Audio
'There's no evidence that three strikes reduces crime' - lawyers
The government's plan to reintroduce a three strikes regime is being strongly opposed by lawyers, who argue there is no evidence it reduces crime or helps people rehabilitate.
'Life and death situation': Man with cancer had surgery cancelled last minute
Graeme was marked up and sitting in a hospital gown, ready for his cancer operation when he was told his surgery had been cancelled. Audio
Drinking water at 20 sites mostly clear of 'forever' chemicals - study
The tests of tap, bore and lake water are mostly in urban areas north of Taupō and three in the South Island.
Former gang member fronts select committee to oppose new laws
While police are "broadly in favour", the government's proposed anti-gang laws are facing pushback from lawyers, rights groups and former gang members.
Youth armed with knife among arrests after teens attacked on bus
One of the girls allegedly attacked by a group of six was left with a broken nose and the other was bruised.
MSD accepts 200 voluntary redundancies
The Public Service Association says further job cuts are likely.