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Coloured sand recall: Disposal process needs to be easier - Auckland teacher
Stephanie Pye says it's hard to be reassured that every speck of sand has been cleaned up and disposed of safely. Audio
'This is homophobia': NRL's first openly gay player slams Breakers
The team won't wear the rainbow pride flag during next year's NBL Pride Round, saying it's to protect individual players from being singled out for their beliefs. Audio
Is it possible to turn bread back into usable flour?
Students and a food upcycling company have turned old loaves of bread back into flour and then back into homestyle baking Audio
Ministry gets 'enormous amounts' of calls, emails over play sand contamination
David Seymour says several hundred schools and childhood centres have contacted the Ministry of Education after the discovery of asbestos in a range of coloured play sand. Audio
When will instant coffee be affordable again?
Coffee Supreme chief executive Andrew Lowe says there are a range of factors at play - but there is hope on the horizon. Audio
NZ could become 'dumping ground' for high emission vehicles
The transport minister is dismissing warnings from EV advocates as the government slashes the Clean Car Standard. Audio
Tongariro National Park tracks re-open following massive wildfire
The charred landscape will add to the experience for those walking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, the Department of Conservation says. Audio
No plans to spray invading hornets - yet
Spraying to eradicate the yellow legged hornet is not currently in Biosecurity New Zealand's plans. Audio
Trump's tariff 'flip-flopping' has NZ businesses on edge - economist
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said the government would continue to push for the removal of US tariffs. Audio
Morning Report: Ferris denies plotting Te Pāti Māori coup
Ferris, along with Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, were kicked out the party earlier this week. Audio
Increasing pharmacist prescribers will free up GPs' time, pharmacist says
The chair of the Independent Pharmacy Group says it is unlikely pharmacists will be ready to start prescribing medicines from the moment a new law comes into effect. Audio
'Painfully easy': Why Kiwis are going to Australia
"It makes me wonder who's left at home sometimes," says a 27-year-who moved from Whangārei to Melbourne. Audio
One-tonne bronze 'Peace Bell' stolen from Auckland garden
An Auckland local board chair is astonished a bronze bell was stolen from the Japanese Garden in Henderson. Audio
'He was a liar, he schemed': Public Service boss on McSkimming 'wake-up call'
The Public Service Commissioner tells Morning Report Jevon McSkimming went to extreme efforts to cover up accusations against him. Audio
'Elegant but practical': Call for kids' KiwiSaver
It would be an effective way to counter the country's weak savings record, a researcher says. Audio
'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