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Cause of Whangārei Hospital car park fire revealed
The blaze that damaged dozens of cars is believed to have been caused by a hot exhaust pipe that ignited long grass nearby.
New Zealand’s new national sausage champion announced
As Kiwis dust off their BBQs ahead of summer, a new national sausage champion is ready for grilling. Owner of Westmere Butchery David Rossiter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Amnesty International Secretary General visits New Zealand
Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnès Callamard is in New Zealand this week as part of an official visit to the Pacific. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Weekly Political Panel: Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni
Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel. Audio
Medsafe investigating Estradot oestrogen patches
Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion and efficacy. Crystal spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Do we need to be saying 'please' and 'thanks' to AI?
Why are people being nice to AI? And does it actually make any difference?
Govt defends changes to Marine Coastal Area Act
Minister of Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Changes to Foreshore and Seabed legislation pass in Parliament
The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports. Audio
Escalated national risk of measles, say health officials
Health officials say there's an escalated national risk of measles, after three new cases were detected in different parts of the country. Health New Zealand's Public Health Medicine Specialist Dr… Audio
Houses destroyed by fire in Kaikoura
Five homes and another nine structures have been destroyed by fire in Kaikoura, as several blazes still burn in the region. Reporter Keiller MacDuff is in Kaikoura and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt plan to revive charter schools is underway
The government's plan to revive charter schools is underway. Justine Mahon, the Charter School Authorisation Board Chair spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the opposition and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Two ordinary women
Fifteen years after the explosions at Pike River mine killed 29 men, a new feature film brings the families' ongoing fight for justice back into focus. Audio
Evacuation warning as fire threatens edge of Central Hawke's Bay village
The Central Hawke's Bay village of Pōrangahau is on standby for a possible evacuation with a pine forest fire burning nearby.
Butcher bags best sausage award for the fourth time
How does Auckland's Westmere Butchery keep banging out the best bangers?
Man strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down house
Mathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.
One dead after failing to return from crayfishing trip off Napier coast
Police said the alarm was raised at 1.40pm today and Coastguard Hawke's Bay were deployed to help with the search.
Lake Hāwea fast-track referral declined
Contact Energy wanted to drop the lake's minimum operating level to boost renewable generation and strengthen electricity supply.
Ex-ACT Party president facing indecent assault charges
The charges date back three decades.
NZ police officer investigated for grabbing woman's buttock in the UK
A NZ police officer who was investigated for grabbing a woman's bottom while on a night out in the UK did not tell his bosses when he returned home.
