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Final resting place of Cook's HMS Endeavour confirmed
The final resting place of Captain Cook's lost ship, the HMS Endeavour, has been confirmed - closing the book on a maritime mystery that's endured for 250 years. The Australian National Maritime… Audio
Religious groups call for govt to toughen hate speech laws
Islamic Sikh and Buddhist groups are urging the government to strengthen hate speech laws in the wake of Saturday's protest march by Destiny Church attacking what it calls foreign religions. Minister… Audio
David Seymour
Deputy PM, David Seymour, on why he pushed pay equity reforms through so quickly. Plus, his reasons for introducing the Regulatory Standards Bill, and why he thinks nearly all the submissions made… Video, Audio
One in six New Zealanders experienced discrimination last year - survey
Seventeen percent of adults reported experiencing discrimination, with racial discrimination the most common.
Does the South Island deserve dedicated representation in Parliament?
Dunedin academic Dr Duncan Connors is proposing a special parliamentary committee be established for the entire South Island, to redress the feeling that the South misses out when it comes to funding… Audio
Minister defiant after redrafting public service survey
The Public Service Minister Judith Collins insisted questions about a person's religion and gender identity be taken out of workforce survey done by independent Public Service Commission. Political… Audio
The $20 Challenge
Three people, one week and just $20 each of disposable income. In the second part of Why We Spend, Katy Gosset embarks on a money saving experiment to test her own spending triggers. Joining her for… Audio
US military to start kicking out transgender troops next month
The US Supreme Court's ruling this week cleared the way for a ban to take effect.
Why We Spend And How to Stop
Why do we spend more than we need to? Is it mood, FOMO, the desire to impress? Or maybe some tricky behavioural triggers we're not even aware of? Katy Gosset gets to the heart of the matter with a… Audio
Trans writer Torrey Peters on provocative new novel Stag Dance
Stag Dance, the latest novel from trans writer Torrey Peters, is made up of three short stories and the provocative titular tale of male loggers exploring their sexualities together. Audio
Workshop makes space for women, gender diverse people
The plan is to encourage those underrepresented in the trades to learn how to build, fix and make things.
Men raising good boys
What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out. Audio
'I will never attend an Anzac Day service at the Shrine again'
Analysis - The ugliness on display at Melbourne's war memorial has shaken the Aboriginal community, Indigenous veterans especially. Video
Trump asks US Supreme Court to enforce transgender military ban
The president in January signed an executive order that asserted transgender people were unable to meet the standards to serve in the armed forces.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, the Green party responds to New Zealand First's proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female", Te Pati Maori MPs have again… Audio
Chlöe Swarbrick on proposed legislation to define 'woman'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". Green Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick says the Deputy Prime Minister has lost… Audio
Peters defends gender bill during fiery RNZ interview
The NZ First leader has mounted a defence of his party's proposal to define "woman" in law when questioned over its enforcement. Audio
More Māori choosing to have tangihanga at home
The Funeral Directors Association says more Māori are choosing to have tangihanga at home instead of Marae. Ashleigh McCaull reports. Audio
Labour on NZ First's proposed legislation to define 'woman' in law
New Zealand First has introduced a member's bill that would do away with what it calls the "woke ideology" around the subject of womanhood. Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ First proposes legislation to define 'woman' and 'man'
New Zealand First has proposed new legislation to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female". New Zealand First leader Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
