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3 Strikes Law
It's the second time round for the controversial Three Strikes law..with the government commiting to bring back the law Labour ditched. Audio
Fly tipping a massive problem in Tairāwhiti
Fly tipping is a huge problem in Tairawhiti which is on track to hit 700 tonnes of illegally dumped waste this financial year. Gisborne District Council's solid waste manager Phil Nickerson speaks to… Audio
Watch: Three strikes policy to return with tweaks
The coalition will reintroduce the sentencing law later this year - but it will be slightly different than last time.
An antidote to misinformation and conspiracy theories
Growing up Robin Reames saw first hand at the dinner table, why conspiracy theories flourish and how misinformation spreads. Now a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago, Reames believes the… Audio
Council and Health NZ tight-lipped on Wairarapa Hospital settlement
The two entities refused to disclose the settlement amount that ended a lengthy legal dispute over Wairarapa's defective hospital.
'Lack of respect' shown for elderly man who fell in rest home and later died
Staff at Victoria Place Rest Home in Tokoroa failed to provide adequate respite care for the man, a watchdog has found, ordering them to apologise to his whānau.
$100m bill to fix leaky hospital buildings revealed
The leaks at the south Auckland hospital buildings are costing more than double the initial estimate to fix.
Air NZ increasing domestic fares from tomorrow
Air New Zealand has announced changes for its short-haul flights later this year, but prices increases are coming first. Audio
Air NZ to increase domestic fares
From Tuesday, Air New Zealand will be increasing long-term domestic fares across all routes. House of Travel chief operating officer Brent Thomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Political commentators Dale Husband and Liam Hehir
Dale Husband is a long time broadcaster and Radio Waatea presenter hosting a Maori focused current affairs programme. Liam Hehir is a Palmerston North lawyer, political commentator and a National… Audio
Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Rangiora High School's building project includes a return to single-cell classrooms. Audio
Police say crime has reduced in central Auckland
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city, as they address crime and homelessness in the central city.
Health NZ denies it's ordered a hiring freeze
The agency says it is still recruiting to fill shortages after writing about a ban on double shifts and closing some vacant roles. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 April
On today's episode we hear from Labour's Rachel Brooking, after her party have criticised the Government over their fast track approval bill, the minister responsible for Resource Management Reform… Audio
Labour's health spokesperson on Health NZ cost cutting
The Labour Party says the government's efforts to cut costs will block the recruitment of more clinicians. Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tensions high as Auckland Council looks to sell affordable housing scheme
Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns at a council meeting. Amy… Audio
'We pay our rates': Tensions flare over council sale of units
Pensioners who own units in a council-run scheme that's up for sale say they were barred from voicing their concerns at a meeting.
Nurses' Union call moves to clamp down on overtime 'laughable'
Health New Zealand has told hospitals to stop double shifts, close jobs, and make staff take time off. Anne Daniels from the Nurses Organisation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Dire' shortage of dermatologists in many regions
People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Extended wait time on NZ passports
The Department of Internal Affairs is warning New Zealanders to apply for new passports at least two months before they need the document. Midday Report presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
