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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 April
On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses his government's decision to bring back the Three Strikes law, hospice leaders are calling for changes to the End of Life Choice act… Audio
Health NZ 'too obedient to political masters' - former chair
Rob Campbell says Te Whatu Ora should be standing up for it's staff, not standing over them. Audio
South Auckland home achieves highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house
A three-bedroom, two bathroom home in South Auckland has achieved the highest possible climate-friendly rating for a house. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson visited the home. Audio
Small community in Selwyn fights to save homes
Residents of a small Selwyn community say they will keep fighting to save their homes after being told they must vacate them by 2039. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Secret sect investigated over historical sexual abuse
A dozen former and current insiders of a secretive sect, being investigated by the FBI for historical child sexual abuse, have contacted RNZ to offer information about the religious group. Reporter… Audio
Former Te Whatu Ora chair on pay offer for junior doctors
Former Te Whatu Ora chair Rob Campbell says the agency has the wrong priorities and isn't advocating hard enough for its health workers. Campbell spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Hospice chief executive supports calls for changes to End of Life Act
The chief executive of the country's only hospice that offers the act of assisted dying on its premises is backing calls for changes to the law when it comes up for review later this year. Tina… Audio
Three strikes cops a beating from opposition
The opposition has laid into the government's plan to reintroduce a "three strikes" regime, saying it's inequitable and there's very little evidence it works.
Man dies after being found seriously hurt, homicide probe launched
A disorder incident was reported to police late on Monday night.
Prime Minister Luxon on return of Three Strikes Law
The Government is bringing back the three strikes law - with some changes. The new version will add a new strangulation and suffocation offence, and it will only apply to sentences above 24 months… Audio
PSA labels latest job cuts 'irresponsible and dangerous'
Nearly 140 roles will likely be cut at the Customs Service and the Department of Internal Affairs. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Opening statements made in criminal case against Donald Trump
Opening statements are done and the criminal case against Donald Trump is underway in New York. The AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Court reserves decision on Tribunal's summons to Children's Minister
The Crown claims the Tribunal has acted in an unlawful and coercive manner, despite having the authority to summons Karen Chhour.
Crown says 'no point' in forcing Children's Minister giving evidence to Waitangi Tribunal
The Crown has told the High Court there is no point forcing the Children's Minister to give evidence to the Waitangi Tribunal as there is nothing new she could add, given all the relevant information… Audio
Lawyer on return of Three Strikes law
A top lawyer who works with the some of the country's most serious offenders says bringing back the Three Strikes law will do little to bring the positive change its sponsors are promoting. Criminal… Audio
Junior doctors threaten strike over pay offer
Two and a half thousand junior doctors say they'll walk off the job on May the 7th, describing pay options offered by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand as "unacceptable". Resident Doctors Association… Audio
Tesla cuts prices after falling sales
Tesla has cut its vehicle prices in several major markets - including the US, China and Germany - after quarterly results showed falling sales and intensifying competition from other EV makers… Audio
Three Strikes law to be refreshed
Three strikes legislation that was discarded under Labour has been refreshed by the Government to include a new strangulation and suffocation offence and will only apply to sentences above 24 months… Audio
National results for Sols election come through
Over sixty percent of votes in the Solomon Islands election have been counted. Audio
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook's businessman
'There's so much wrong with this bill' - Cook Islands businessman. Audio