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'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
Cook Islands remains 'committed' to NZ
The Cook Islands government says it remains committed to free association with New Zealand despite recent disagreements and trust issues between the two governments. Audio
The Port of Auckland's role in fight against methamphetamine
The government has announced a plan to tackle meth harm. Audio
Nine rangatahi Māori depart for the Brazillian Amazon for COP30
Te Kāhu Pokere will be sharing stories and solutions to the climate crisis with indigenous peoples at COP30. Audio
National to mull asset sales policy for next election - Luxon
But the prime minister has ruled out asset sales this term. Audio
Medsafe to start testing Estradot oestrogen patches
A number of women have reported problems with the oestrogen patches not adhering or working properly. Audio
Wegovy an instant hit with patients and doctors - but with a warning
Since Wegovy was introduced into New Zealand, 18,178 people had been dispensed at least one month's supply.
Goverment 'got to sort out' homeless in Auckland CBD, Luxon says
Central government and Auckland Council are considering how they can move homeless people out of the CBD ahead of summer. Audio
PM 'deeply supportive' of social media ban for under 16s
The government is looking at the Australian model and other bans with a view to introducing legislation before next year's election, Christopher Luxon says. Audio
Government boosts film subsidies to stay a 'serious contender'
The finance minister says New Zealand is at risk of missing out on film productions as international competition intensifies. Audio
New weight restrictions for pets on Air NZ flights
The changes have been made due to a growing list of injuries to staff while trying to load large crates into smaller aircraft holds. Audio
Rough sleepers fear being pushed to suburbs if city ban goes ahead
People living on the streets of Auckland's CBD are urging the government to continue putting money into housing. Audio
Plea for Pharmac funding of weight loss drugs
Medications like Wegovey cost hundreds of dollars a month which is a significant barrier for many patients, a doctor says. Audio
Hot, humid, and rainy summer on the cards
"It's going to be unusually warm. We're probably going to get a period of pretty wet weather," scientists say. Audio
New weight loss drugs will be 'life changing' for youth with type 2 diabetes, doctor says
More young people are being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and the country is potentially facing a "major health crisis", Diabetes NZ says. Audio
Whakamātūtū on brink of closure
The Depression Recovery Trust's Wellington treatment centre, Whakamātūtū, is on the brink of closing down after ACC pulled its funding. Audio
Willis says school Treaty clause was 'virtue signal'
"It made not an iota of difference for the kids whose learning we're focused on," the cabinet minister says amid criticism from teachers and the opposition. Audio
'Let's get to a hui': Optimism Te Pāti Māori crisis can be sorted
While two factions are at loggerheads, the problems will only be sorted if they start talking to each other, the National Iwi Chairs Forum says. Audio
Another $32 million to be spent fixing Transmission Gully
NZTA's Mark Owen told Morning Report the builder never applied the final chip seal layer so it was not as waterproof as it should be. Audio
All Black turned firefighter challenges Seymour over fire trucks
"The siren stopped working on the way to a call. Then a spotlight in the cab caught on fire," says Steve Devine as the ACT leader talks down problems. Audio