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Drivers flock to pumps as oil price surges past US$100 a barrel
Petrol stations were busy on the weekend, as the price of Brent Crude hit US$100 a barrel. Audio
Defiant Luxon says no discussions needed on his leadership
The prime minister says he did not ask any of his ministers over the weekend if he had their support. Audio
Police ramp up recruitment efforts as drain slows
They partnered with 'Round the Bays' in Auckland on Sunday, announcing that more recruit wings were coming to the city. Audio
New wave of Covid suggests immunity waning, expert warns
The latest figures show 50 hospitalisations and 19 deaths with the virus in the past week. Audio
NZ should be a 'fast follower' not a leader on social media harm, committee lead says
A leading member of the government's inquiry into social media harm says it's important that New Zealand should look at what is working overseas when addressing social media harm. Audio
New Zealand prices of 'anything attached to fuel' will rise, logistics boss warns
Oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices and it is only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers. Audio
Calmness under fire: Allen's attitude change pays off for Black Caps
Finn Allen has developed a calmness about his role that's paying dividends at the T20 World Cup, the team's batting coach says. Audio
New Zealand not in place to make call on US strikes in Iran, Willis says
Barbara Edmonds told Morning Report decisions made by the US were increasingly unilateral, while Willis has pointed to "our distance from this conflict and our lack of involvement in it". Audio
Government 'talking to everybody' over Kiwis caught up in Middle East war - Peters
Thousands of stranded Kiwis in the Middle East add up to a "difficult" situation for the government, the Foreign Affairs Minister says. Audio
The word Luxon refuses to say about Iran
The prime minister said it would be up to the US and Israel to explain the legal basis for their attacks. Audio
Families making impossible decision amid child poverty crisis
Advocates are calling for change after the latest data on material hardship showed the statistics had not changed compared to the year prior.
Significance of UK border change only just being realised - travel correspondent
The Independent's Simon Calder says the impact is causing consternation, upset, and expense as reality hits home. Audio
What apartment developers think will help with affordability
Apartment developer Ockham, says the council's Plan Change 120 would not meaningfully increase housing supply or affordability. Audio
Bike group praises proposal to let children cycle on footpaths
The idea has been floated by Transport Minister Chris Bishop, along with others including allowing E-scooters in cycle lanes and requiring drivers to leave at least a one metre gap when passing… Audio
Dozens of jobs on offer at coolest place on Earth
Antarctica New Zealand is on the hunt for 40 people to work in one of the most remote places on Earth. Audio
Pay equity backlash is 'hyperbole', Willis says
Claims the government's changes amount to an abuse of power are being dismissed by the Finance Minister. Audio
Chilly tinge due for South Island temperatures
Southern parts will soon be experiencing "some of the coldest air of the year so far". Audio
Parking shortages 'a failed experiment' in planning, councillor says
Having nowhere to park is causing anxiety and disputes, a councillor says. Audio
Hipkins says he'll wait until end of May to make promises
Criticism came in thick and fast after his State of the Nation speech with Nicola Willis describing it as "a lot of words that amount to nothing". Audio
'There had been discussions': Phoenix coach was on borrowed time before quitting
Giancarlo Italiano's resignation at the weekend came after ongoing talks with club bosses about the team's slump in form. Audio
Financial pressure reshaping university life
Campus groups say demand for hardship help is climbing as students struggle to cover rent, food and power while balancing study and work. Audio
Emergency specialist calls for law changes around dog control
The government says it's open to intervening but councils can be tougher and enforce the powers they already have first. Audio
New weightloss drug Mounjaro is here - but it comes with hefty price tag
It will improve competition, an obesity doctor says, but will cost hundreds a month. Audio