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Iran is in the throes of national protests after the death of a 22-year-old Kurdish woman in police custody.

Mahsa Amini was detained by the Iranian morality police for refusing to adhere to hijab… Audio

The latest 1News Kantar public political poll has been released. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson discusses the details with Nick Truebridge.

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The National Party says it's a moral disgrace people are staying longer and longer in emergency housing, and the taxpayer bill just keeps getting bigger.

Information given to MP Chris Bishop shows… Audio

It's time now for the Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week.

They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits… Audio

More than 1000 protestors have been arrested across Russia following President Vladimir Putin's "mobilisation" announcement.

The order for 300,000  more Russian's with military experience to be… Audio

The United Nations' leaders week in New York has turned its attention to Russia's failing illegal invasion of Ukraine.

In recent weeks, Ukraine has taken back territory liberating towns in its… Audio

Every week we speak to National's deputy leader Nicola Willis about the latest in politics. Of course, with the Tuesday's programme being solely about Queen Elizabeth II's funeral this interview is… Audio

Many world leaders are now heading to New York for the United Nations' general assembly, including New Zealand's prime minister Jacinda Ardern.

The meeting will be the first in-person General… Audio

The Prime Minister is winging her way to New York - fresh from the Queen's funeral - to take part in this year's United Nations General Assembly. Jacinda Ardern has a busy schedule ahead - including… Audio

National Party MP Sam Uffindell is back in caucus after an investigation did not substantiate allegations of aggressive behaviour against a young woman.

The woman, who was his flatmate while at Otago… Video, Audio

Pango Productions is looking for interesting objects for the second season of their TV series, National Treasures. Audio

Midday Report's Māni Dunlop has been at the blessing for the opening of the "Tōku reo, tōku ohooho" exhibition at the National Library - Te Puna Mātauranga. 

It's part of te wiki o te reo Māori a… Audio

Almost all Covid-19 restrictions have been scrapped after the Government did away with the Covid-19 Protection Framework overnight.

As at midnight, masks are only required in health and aged care… Audio

New Zealanders will have an unexpected public holiday on Monday the 26th of September to mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth the 2nd. It will coincide with a state memorial service to be held in in… Audio

National is calling for action over claims emergency housing tenants in Rotorua have been mistreated by a Government funded organisation set up to help them. Visions of a Helping Hand has received… Audio

Today is National Fasting Day. Launched by a group called WELOVEFASTING, it's aimed at people who want to give fasting a go with the support of other health-conscious Kiwis. Professor Doug Sellman… Audio

The Government's backdown on charging 15 percent GST on KiwiSaver fees comes after a chorus of opposition to the move.

It would have netted it millions of dollars a year in extra revenue, but angered… Audio

Survivors of our biggest national disasters say new guidelines will better supporting families in the wake of future tragedies.

The new "Public Service Commission Model Standards" - to be released at… Audio

The Inland Revenue is racing to ensure New Zealanders living overseas don't get the next cost of living payment due on Thursday.

Thousands of people got the first installment when they shouldn't have… Audio

In the wake of the recent spate of ram-raids, the National Party is saying the government "hasn't got the balance right" when it comes to tackling youth crime.

National says it's dismayed to see… Audio

New Zealand is struggling to attract migrant nurses, as the country continues to grapple with desperate nursing shortages - particularly in the aged care sector.

National Party immigration… Audio

The country's health and safety targets have been scrapped and the regulator's performance measures changed after it failed to meet most of them.

The National Party is describing WorkSafe's new… Audio

Each week we talk with the deputy leaders of both of the country's largest political parties and this morning it's the turn of National's deputy Nicola Willis. Nick Truebridge spoke to her ahead of… Audio