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Willis warns of a ‘tight’ budget to come, but NZ should be going for productivity, not austerity
Analysis - Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned her 2025 "Growth Budget" will be "one of the tightest budgets in a decade".
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New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
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What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know
Some have expressed sympathy and even support for Mangione who has been charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Audio
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PNG's NRL dream divide: What is the power of sports diplomacy?
China's growing role in Papua New Guinea's health, education, and infrastructure hasn't gone unnoticed, nor has the $600 million Australian-funded NRL team set for 2028.
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Te Pāti Māori MPs defend haka in Privileges Committee written submissions
The MPs refused to appear in person, citing a lack of fairness and disregard for tikanga Māori.
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'Unjust and unreasonable' to turn down parental leave payment
The Greens are calling for broader eligibility after a woman was declined over a 'technicality'.
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Midwives advocate for 'and-and' approach to pregnancy language
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has directed Health NZ to say "women" instead of "pregnant people". Audio
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Govt directs Health NZ to stop saying 'pregnant people'
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello has told the agency "only women and people of the female sex can get pregnant". Audio
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Accommodation supplement leads to higher rents: Study
A new study has found renters receiving the accommodation supplement are paying a higher proportion of their income to landlords than those who do not. University of Auckland associate professor… Audio
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Acclaimed Māori artist Robyn Kahukiwa has died
Well-known New Zealand painter Robyn Kahukiwa has died.
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Creating comedy out of cancer
When Dr Jo Prendergast was diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided the best thing to do was to write an 80,000 word manuscript about her experience, and create a comedy show out of it. Audio
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Mayor demands answers over rural health centre delays
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton says his community is being stonewalled as inquiries about the planned Waimarino Wellness Centre in Raetihi go unanswered.
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Police Minister met with Northland iwi to discuss meth use
Northland iwi are calling for government intervention to deal with what they say is an escalating crisis of methamphetamine use. Paddy Gower spoke to Minister for Police Mark Mitchell. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
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NZDF drops entry requirements to boost numbers
The Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply, and it's seeing a surge of applicants. Audio
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Man can't get scan to diagnose cause of constant pain
Blake Forbes, 26, is battling at-times severe pain that is threatening to make him bed-bound. Audio
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Nurse Dean Cowles
Dean Cowles is Southern Cross Healthcare's National Nursing Adviser Maori Affairs who's work looks at Te Tiriti o Waitangi in Healthcare, inequities in Maori health and cultural awareness and safety… Audio
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Govt needs to change child poverty reduction goals: Auditor-General
The Auditor-General says the public cannot have confidence in the government achieving its child poverty reduction goals under its current approach, and has urged changes be made. Office of the… Audio
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Five years on from its first Covid lockdown, NZ faces hard economic choices
Analysis - Five years after New Zealand's first Covid-19 lockdown, it is clear there will be no going back to the pre-pandemic "normal".
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First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 3 April
Audio 3 Apr 2025On today's First Up pod: our Middle East correspondent has the latest from Gaza where Israel is seizing 'large areas' of land and ordering residents to leave; in Otago, reporter Tess Brunton tells us… Audio
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Health Action Wanaka highlights inequities for locals
Wanaka residents face growing wait times for health services, Tess Brunton has the story from Central Otago Audio
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Patients have to travel seven hours or face losing eyesight
Some were forced to move or choose not to access help due to costs and travel. Audio
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US Senator breaks record as speech passes 24 hours
Democrat Cory Booker's marathon speech comes as his party face increasing pressure to take a harder line against Trump. Video
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Struggling parents say they need a working school lunch programme
It comes as the first RNZ Reid Research poll reveals most voters believe parents should be providing school lunches. Audio
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'A very symbolic gesture': RSA backs veterans' support reform
Willie Apiata has been advocating for five years to have all veterans recognised and compensated for their service. Audio
