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Around the motu: David Hill in North Canterbury
Rangiora High School's building project includes a return to single-cell classrooms. Audio
Police say crime has reduced in central Auckland
Police in Auckland say they're focused on ensuring people feel safe coming into the city, as they address crime and homelessness in the central city.
Health NZ denies it's ordered a hiring freeze
The agency says it is still recruiting to fill shortages after writing about a ban on double shifts and closing some vacant roles. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 22 April
On today's episode we hear from Labour's Rachel Brooking, after her party have criticised the Government over their fast track approval bill, the minister responsible for Resource Management Reform… Audio
Labour's health spokesperson on Health NZ cost cutting
The Labour Party says the government's efforts to cut costs will block the recruitment of more clinicians. Labour Health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tensions high as Auckland Council looks to sell affordable housing scheme
Pensioners who own units in a council-run affordable housing scheme that's up for sale in Auckland say tensions have flared since they were barred from voicing their concerns at a council meeting. Amy… Audio
'We pay our rates': Tensions flare over council sale of units
Pensioners who own units in a council-run scheme that's up for sale say they were barred from voicing their concerns at a meeting.
Nurses' Union call moves to clamp down on overtime 'laughable'
Health New Zealand has told hospitals to stop double shifts, close jobs, and make staff take time off. Anne Daniels from the Nurses Organisation spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Dire' shortage of dermatologists in many regions
People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists. Ruth Hill reports. Audio
Extended wait time on NZ passports
The Department of Internal Affairs is warning New Zealanders to apply for new passports at least two months before they need the document. Midday Report presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
US passes financial aid package, potential US TikTok ban
US lawmakers worked overtime on Saturday - passing three bills in a wide-sweeping foreign aid package. The BBC's Thomas Mackintosh spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Health NZ to crack down on overtime and leave balances
Health New Zealand says it's time for the health sector to return to how things were before the pandemic, especially when it comes to staff costs. Health Minister Shane Reti declined an interview with… Audio
Labour attacks Govt's fast track approval bill
The Labour Party is attacking the Government's proposed rapid consenting process, warning it could lead to accusations of bias. Labour's environment spokesperson Rachel Brooking spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Services struggle amid dermatologist shortage
People suffering debilitating and potentially life-threatening skin conditions are not getting the treatment they need in many regions due to the dire shortage of dermatologists.
Labour warns fast track approval could promote bias
Labour is warning that allowing just three ministers the final word on fast tracking projects opens them up to accusations of bias, especially when political donations might muddy the waters. Kate… Audio
New hope with new tech for abuse survivors
New technology available to abuse victims aims to change the figures on unreported sexual assaults. Audio
Bondi stabbing victims remembered at vigil
Sydney gathered to mourn the victims of last week's deadly Bondi stabbing, as the youngest victim is released from hospital. Video
Govt agrees to raise concerns about forcible deportation of Afghans with Pakistan
The government has promised to raise concerns about the forcible deportation of Afghans with Pakistan.
Christchurch's new Catholic cathedral will be built on same site as last one
The original Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was demolished in 2020 after suffering irreparable damage in the 2011 earthquakes.
Are floating cities the future of urban living?
A Dutch architect is harnessing the rising seas as the basis for an architectural revolution. He tells RNZ's Sunday Morning why it might just be the wave of the future. Audio