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Fallout from public sector cuts sees drop in listings and salaries on TradeMe
The fallout from public sector job cuts is clear in the latest TradeMe Jobs data for Wellington, which shows a dramatic drop in listings, and average salaries falling. Jobs sales director Matt Tolich… Audio
Residents Auckland apartment wait for news on future after Dangerous Building Notice issued
Residents of an Auckland apartment building are anxiously awaiting news of whether they will be forced to move out of their homes, after their building failed multiple safety standards. Reporter Lucy… Audio
Two receive life sentences for murder of Angela Blackmoore
Two people have just been handed down life sentences for their roles in the murder of Angela Blackmoore in August 1995. Reporter Timothy Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 April
On today's episode we hear from Fire and Emergency National Commander Russell Wood on the FENZ review into their response during the Auckland floods and Cyclone Gabrielle, Auckland council issued a… Audio
Ministry proposes cutting one of its two senior fire engineers
The public sector cuts are poised to take out a big chunk of expertise at the country's building regulator.
Residents of Auckland apartment building 'won't have to move out'
The body corporate of the 16-storey City Gardens Apartments is confident the notice to vacate will be removed today.
Salmon farm goes green with tuk-tuks
A salmon farm says using electric tuk-tuks on its canals has been so successful, they are going to get more.
Online education start-up NextWork raises $2.3m in funding
Start-up NextWork wants to upskill the growing number of displaced non-tech workers as the use of artificial intelligence grows.
Public sector cuts to take away fire expertise at MBIE
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment only has two senior fire engineers - and is proposing to axe one of them. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Residents of Auckland apartment block to find out future
Hundreds of residents of City Gardens Apartments on Albert Street in Auckland will find out today whether they have to evacuate their homes. Auckland Council General Manager Ian McCormick spoke to… Audio
Green Party accuses Chris Bishop of 'gaslighting' people
The Green Party says Minister Chris Bishop is gaslighting people about opportunities for public input on projects under the Fast Track Bill. Green Party leader Marama Davidson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…Former Foreign Minister of Australia warns NZ of AUKUS risks
A former foreign minister of Australia is warning the AUKUS deal puts his country's sovereignty at risk. Bob Carr, who was Australia's foreign minister between 2012 and 2013, spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
NZ and Philippines bolster defence ties
As tensions rise in the Indo-Pacific, New Zealand and the Philippines have pledged to bolster defence ties, making it easier for their armed forces to work together. Deputy political editor Craig… Audio
Dog attacks on other animals on the up in Auckland
Auckland's roaming dogs are responsible for more than a thousand attacks on other animals each year, with council figures show the number of attacks has been growing. Katie Fitzgerald reports. Audio
Shortfall of $30 million to get evacuated Auckland apartment building up to standard
Residents at Auckland City Garden Apartments will today find out whether they need to leave their homes after the council issued a Dangerous Building Notice. The body corporate's lawyer Tim Rainey… Audio
Secretive church operating in NZ being investigated by FBI
A victim advocate says police are investigating multiple reports of historical child sexual abuse within a secretive church that has operated in New Zealand for over a century and is being… Audio
G7 countries meet on Italian island of Capri
The G7 group of wealthy nations are in Italy for a 3-day meeting dominated by calls for more assistance to Ukraine to fight Russia, and more sanctions against Iran. Correspondent Giles Gibson spoke to… Audio
Explainer: ongoing cuts in govt departments
RNZ explainer editor Katie Kenny to give us the low down on the job cuts in the public service Audio
Extra security for most high-risk hospital EDs almost halved
A series of assaults and pleas by staff had led to the initial funding of guards.