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Gareth Morgan happy to see feral cat 'crime family' added to official hit list
Not a fan of letting cats wander where they please, he is thrilled the government has stopped "pussyfooting" around the issue. Audio
Concern over 'cost blowouts' behind pause on Golden Mile project
The area in the capital's CBD is in need of work, but the project has to be realistic and affordable, the mayor says. Audio
Police boss attributes fall in violent crime to tougher gang laws
A new survey reports 38,000 fewer victims of serious violent crime. Audio
'Absolutely ludicrous': Costello defends plunge in tobacco ranking
New Zealand has gone from second in the world to 53rd in a major tobacco control index. Audio
Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Stephanie Pye says it's hard to be reassured that every speck of sand has been cleaned up and disposed of safely. Audio
'This is homophobia': NRL's first openly gay player slams Breakers
The team won't wear the rainbow pride flag during next year's NBL Pride Round, saying it's to protect individual players from being singled out for their beliefs. Audio
Is it possible to turn bread back into usable flour?
Students and a food upcycling company have turned old loaves of bread back into flour and then back into homestyle baking Audio
Ministry gets 'enormous amounts' of calls, emails over play sand contamination
David Seymour says several hundred schools and childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education after the discovery of asbestos in a range of coloured play sand. Audio
When will instant coffee be affordable again?
Coffee Supreme chief executive Andrew Lowe says there are a range of factors at play - but there is hope on the horizon. Audio
NZ could become 'dumping ground' for high emission vehicles
The transport minister is dismissing warnings from EV advocates as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard. Audio
Tongariro National Park tracks re-open following massive wildfire
The charred landscape will add to the experience for those walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Department of Conservation says. Audio
No plans to spray invading hornets - yet
Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio
Trump's tariff 'flip-flopping' has NZ businesses on edge - economist
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the government would continue to push for the removal of US tariffs. Audio
Morning Report: Ferris denies plotting Te Pāti Māori coup
Ferris, along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, were kicked out the party earlier this week. Audio
Increasing pharmacist prescribers will free up GPs' time, pharmacist says
The chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group says it is unlikely pharmacists will be ready to start prescribing medicines from the moment a new law comes into effect. Audio
'Painfully easy': Why Kiwis are going to Australia
"It makes me wonder who's left at home sometimes," says a 27-year-who moved from Whangārei to Melbourne. Audio
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
'He was a liar, he schemed': Public Service boss on McSkimming 'wake-up call'
The Public Service Commissioner tells Morning Report Jevon McSkimming went to extreme efforts to cover up accusations against him. Audio
'Elegant but practical': Call for kids' KiwiSaver
It would be an effective way to counter the country's weak savings record, a researcher says. Audio
'Avoid the hype': Are Black Friday sale items really bargains?
Consumer NZ is urging shoppers to approach the flood of Black Friday discounts with a healthy dose of scepticism, warning that some "bargains" may not be as good as they seem. Audio
Automobile Association supports introduction of congestion charging in principle
But it says there are many questions about the implementation of the government's new legislation that need to be answered. Audio
Minister says 36 emails with allegations about McSkimming were kept from him
Mark Mitchell says a protocol was put in place by the Commissioner's office so the Minister didn't see the emails. Audio
'Tawdry, silly argument': Peters lays into asset sales
The NZ First leader has savaged National's suggestion, saying it has failed to fix the economy and is now trying to balance the books. Audio