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Meeting between Trump and Putin put on hold
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Seven people, including two children, have been killed in the latest round of Russian bombardments in Ukraine. BBC's Ukraine correspondent James Water...
Morning Rural News for 23 October 2025
22 Oct 2025
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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.
Early Sports Chat for 23 October 2025
22 Oct 2025
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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.
Canterbury under a state of local emergency as strong winds hit
22 Oct 2025
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Canterbury is under a state of local emergency with damaging gusts of up to 140kph forecast under a series of high-level red strong wind warnings. Rep...
World News Wrap for 23 October 2025
22 Oct 2025
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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
More than 100,000 workers go on strike
22 Oct 2025
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More than 100,000 workers across health and education are going on strike. Public Service Association National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ing...
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel; Amnesty International's Secretary General Dr. Agnè...
New Zealand’s new national sausage champion announced
21 Oct 2025
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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 t...
Sports Minister calls for Silver Ferns coaching resolution
21 Oct 2025
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The Sports Minister wants Sports New Zealand to step in to help resolve the ongoing Silver Ferns coaching saga. Sports Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to...
Amnesty International Secretary General visits New Zealand
21 Oct 2025
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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 I...
Sports Chat at 8:30 for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update at 8:30 for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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Market Update for 22 October 2025
New guidelines for retirement savings and expenditure released
21 Oct 2025
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Massey University has updated its retirement expenditure guidelines, which show how pensioners around the country are spending their money - and what ...
Weekly Political Panel: Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni
21 Oct 2025
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Chris Bishop and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.
Sports News at 8am for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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The Australian netballers are batting away suggestions that they struggle to win on New Zealand soil.
Halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts excited
21 Oct 2025
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A halloween-themed art show has horror enthusiasts crawling out of the woodwork - and into queues on the capital's Cuba Street. Wellington reporter, M...
Medsafe investigating Estradot oestrogen patches
21 Oct 2025
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Medsafe is investigating a brand of oestrogen patches, after receiving multiple reports from users who say they are experiencing a lack of adhesion an...
Sports Chat at 7:30 for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update at 7:30 for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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Market Update for 22 October 2025
Prizes on offer for commuters who ditch their cars
21 Oct 2025
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A new initiative is offering spot prizes for commuters in the Nelson Tasman district who ditch their petrol or diesel cars one day a week. One of the ...
Govt defends changes to Marine Coastal Area Act
21 Oct 2025
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Minister of Treaty Negotiations Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
Changes to Foreshore and Seabed legislation pass in Parliament
21 Oct 2025
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The government's controversial changes to its Foreshore and Seabed legislation have passed in Parliament. Political reporter Russell Palmer reports.
Escalated national risk of measles, say health officials
21 Oct 2025
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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 ...
Sports News at 7am for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker and Britain's Fabio Wardley are refusing to engage in any trash talk ahead of their high stakes heavyweight clash in L...
Business News for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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Business news for 22 October 2025
Houses destroyed by fire in Kaikoura
21 Oct 2025
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Five homes and another nine structures have been destroyed by fire in Kaikoura, as several blazes still burn in the region. Reporter Keiller MacDuff i...
Govt plan to revive charter schools is underway
21 Oct 2025
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The government's plan to revive charter schools is underway. Justine Mahon, the Charter School Authorisation Board Chair spoke to Corin Dann.
Giuffre memoir author calls for Prince Andrew to reveal all
21 Oct 2025
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The co-author of Virginia Giuffre's posthumous memoir says Prince Andrew should reveal everything he knows about convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstei...
Morning Rural News for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Rowing clubs call for change to calendar due to weather
21 Oct 2025
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Rowing clubs around the country are imploring the sport's governing body to rethink its calendar after one of its major regattas was again hampered by...
World News Wrap for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Controversial changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act now law
21 Oct 2025
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The Government's controversial changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act have now passed into law. Veteran Maori activist Rueben Taipari led the oppo...
Sports News at 6am for 22 October 2025
21 Oct 2025
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England rugby legend Emily Scarratt has announced her retirement from rugby on the back of her country's World Cup win on home soil.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report; Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement; Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise...
Blue whale surprises dolphin watchers in Akaroa
20 Oct 2025
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Passengers on an Akaroa dolphin watch cruise got a rare treat when a blue whale emerged from the water, surprising everyone onboard. Owner George Wagh...
How prepared are we for a volcanic eruption?
20 Oct 2025
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You might be prepared for an earthquake or a flood, but how prepared are we for a volcanic eruption? University of Canterbury Professor, Tom Wilson sp...
Highways closed, ferries cancelled as wild weather hits NZ
20 Oct 2025
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Krystal Gibbens reports on weather conditions across the South Island and Lower North Island.
Market Update at 8:30 for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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Market Update for 21 October 2025
Sports Chat at 8:30 for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Inland Revenue's unclaimed millions
20 Oct 2025
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Every year, thousands of New Zealand bank accounts are closed and the money is transferred to Inland Revenue. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke ...
Hundreds of vacancies listed at NZ tourist resorts
20 Oct 2025
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As desperate job seekers battle for work across the country, Queenstown and Wanaka are bucking the trend. Katie Todd reports.
Electricity prices rise at fastest rate since the 1980s
20 Oct 2025
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Annual electricity prices have risen at their fastest rate since the late 1980s, pushing inflation to 3 percent. Consumer NZ's Powerswitch Manager, Pa...
Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins
20 Oct 2025
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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.
Sports News at 8am for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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The Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says they'll have to quickly address some issues with both the bat and the ball if they're to salvage a draw i...
Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement
20 Oct 2025
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Will Labour's proposed Future Fund bring future fortune? Or is it a future flop? Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.
Reaction to Labour's Future Fund announcement
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Labour's proposed Future Fund bring future fortune? Or is it a future flop? Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Transport brings back Pothole Promise
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Transport is resurrecting its "Pothole Promise" campaign, pledging to fix 95% of the potholes on the city's arterial and high-volume regional...
Sports Chat at 7:30 for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update at 7:30 for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 21 October 2025
NZs first sports school set to open in 2026
20 Oct 2025
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The country's first ever 'sports school' is set to open next year, aiming to let young athletes train while keeping up with their education. Phoenix G...
Global web outage hits Snapchat, Facebook and NZ businesses
20 Oct 2025
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Hundreds of the world's most popular apps and websites, including Snapchat and Facebook, have been offline overnight, after an outage at Amazon Web Se...
Northland resident driven to hospital due to ambulance shortage
20 Oct 2025
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A rural Northland resident who was acutely unwell with an infection says a friend had to drive him to hospital last month because no ambulances were a...
Labour announces new sovereign wealth fund
20 Oct 2025
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Labour has laid out its plan to grow businesses while also giving the Government a new revenue stream, with a proposed sovereign wealth fund. Simplici...
Sports News at 7am for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Black Caps were left to rue a couple of dropped catches as England blasted their way to a 65 run victory in last night's second T20 at Hagley Oval...
Business News for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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Business news for 21 October 2025
New programme lets students earn as they learn
20 Oct 2025
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A pilot training programme that lets students "earn as they learn" in the manufacturing sector is being hailed as a success and is now set to expand n...
United States and Australia sign minerals deal
20 Oct 2025
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US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have this morning had their first meeting at the White House, signing a deal ...
Morning Rural News for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Educators feeling blind-sided by curriculum changes
20 Oct 2025
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Educators feel blind-sided by major changes to the Maths and English curriculum less than a year since the last update. Rachel Graham reports.
World News Wrap for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Inflation rises to 15-month high of 3 percent
20 Oct 2025
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Inflation has risen to a 15-month high of 3 percent, driven largely by increases in essential household expenses. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranc...
Sports News at 6am for 21 October 2025
20 Oct 2025
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England captain Harry Brook and opener Phil Salt scored half centuries to set up their 65-run victory over the Black Caps in last night's second T20 i...
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann; PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter i...
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
19 Oct 2025
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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
19 Oct 2025
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Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament....
Ongaonga in Central Hawkes Bay celebrates 150th jubilee
19 Oct 2025
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Ongaonga, in Central Hawke's Bay celebrated its 150th jubilee over the weekend - with a parade, markets, singing, dancing, and even a golf tournament....
Kiwi athlete attacked by bear while running in Japan
19 Oct 2025
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Billy Halloran, a Kiwi athlete is recovering in hospital after he was attacked by a bear while out running in Japan. He spoke to Corin Dann from his h...
Sports Chat for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.
NZ loses around $3b in wasted food every year
19 Oct 2025
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New research shows people are still confused about the dates on food labels, and it's potentially costing us a lot of money. Money correspondent Susan...
Bill to restrict social media for under 16s introduced
19 Oct 2025
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National MP, Catherine Wedd has introduced a private members bill to restrict social media for under sixteen year olds and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
CTU responds to govt open letter ahead of strike action
19 Oct 2025
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The government is continuing to question unions' motivations, as more than 100 thousand workers across education and healthcare prepare to strike this...
Sports News for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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The Kiwis overcame a star-studded Samoan side and their fervent supporters at Mt Smart to kick off their Pacific Championship campaign with a 24-18 vi...
Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon
19 Oct 2025
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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report's Corin Dann.
Employers respond to claims they’re crying out for teen workers
19 Oct 2025
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Timothy Brown asks Canterbury employers if they are "crying out" for teenage workers following claims from the prime minister.
Metservice closely monitoring two weather systems sweeping NZ
19 Oct 2025
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The Metservice is closely monitoring two weather systems sweeping across large parts of the country. Heather Keats of the Metservice spoke to Corin Da...
Sports Chat for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Market Update for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 20 October 2025
Calls for cross-party action to prepare for ageing population
19 Oct 2025
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A new report from The Helen Clark Foundation is calling for urgent and cross-party action to prepare for our rapidly ageing population. Retirement Com...
PPTA responds to open letter from government ahead of strikes
19 Oct 2025
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PPTA President Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about an open letter issued by the government ahead of mega strike action.
Union: Govt open letter has inflamed tensions between parties
19 Oct 2025
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Union leaders say the government's open letter to the public about looming strike action has only inflamed tensions between negotiating parties. Polit...
Strikes resume in Gaza, aid delivery suspended despite deal
19 Oct 2025
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Israel has carried out a wave of strikes on southern Gaza and says it will suspend the delivery of aid, after its military and Hamas accuse each other...
Sports News for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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The Kiwis opened their Pacific Championship campaign with a thrilling 24-18 win over Toa Samoa while the Kiwi Ferns overcame a 20 point deficit to edg...
Business News for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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Business News for 20 October 2025
Kaipara’s new mayor wins with majority of 21 votes
19 Oct 2025
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Kaipara has a new mayor after a controversial race with claims of voter irregularities and nepotism. Its deputy mayor, Jonathan Larsen, won the mayora...
Hunt underway following Louvre daylight robbery
19 Oct 2025
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A hunt is underway after priceless jewels were stolen from the Louvre in Paris, in a brazen daylight robbery. Paris-based journalist Marco Cesario spo...
Young people being exposed to extreme content online
19 Oct 2025
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Online harm experts say Charlie Kirk shooting video is just the tip of the iceberg, with young people regularly seeing far more graphic and gruesome d...
Morning Rural News for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
News from the rural farming sector.
Early Sports Chat for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
Hit-and-run victim calls for more care on the road
19 Oct 2025
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A Christchurch cyclist who was badly injured in a violent hit-and-run is calling for better behaviour from drivers, urging them to share the road with...
World News Wrap for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
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Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.
Urgent concerns raised over sun safety policies
19 Oct 2025
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Experts are raising urgent concerns over sun safety policies as skin cancer remains one of our most common and preventable cancers. Dr Bronwen McNoe i...
Sports News for 20 October 2025
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Kiwis beat Toa Samoa 24-18 at Mt Smart Stadium while the Kiwi Ferns came from 20-nil down to edge the Samoa women 22-20 in a thrilling opening to ...
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 October 2025
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point; Global fertility rates are declining and a quarter of people no...
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
16 Oct 2025
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We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
Paid firefighters set to go on strike on Friday
16 Oct 2025
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Paid firefighters are walking off the job for one hour on Friday amid stalled negotiations with their employer Fire and Emergency New Zealand. Nationa...
Relationship between senior doctors and govt at crisis point
16 Oct 2025
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The relationship between senior doctors and the government has reached a crisis point. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Corin Dann.
Market Update for 17 October 2025
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Market Update for 17 October 2025