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On today's episode, junior doctors around the motu are striking over pay, Resident Doctors' Association executive secretary and treasurer Dr Bill Lu joins us, Relief Aid founder and executive director Mike Seawright discusses Israel's planned military operation in Rafah, the Labour party has accused the Government of scaling back its commitment to …

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Catherine Robertson and Liam Hehir discuss the cancellation of an initiative trialling walking and cycling over Auckland Harbour Bridge. Plus, the return of The Panel's popular 'Ask the Pilot' segment.

Today we hear all about sleep concerts and the art of gong bathing. It's a concert where the performers actually want you to sleep through their performances. We speak to Erika Grant who comes from a classical music background, having played in orchestras before going on to make music for silent films, theatre, and even marching bands. Erika's in o…

Kiwi birds have been getting some star treatment of late. Movie star Leonardo diCaprio used his social media platform of 62 million followers - to praise the work of conservationists Capital Kiwi, who have been releasing kiwi into the wilds of Wellington. Earlier this month, a kiwi was caught on cctv in a suburban Wellington backyard, followed by a…

Opua in the Bay Of Islands is currently host to a flotilla of 25 boats. They're waiting for the right weather conditions before hoisting anchor and setting sail on 2024 Pacific Rally, which is a six month voyage across the ocean. This year - for the first time ever - the sailors have also been recruited for a huge science experiment. James Frankham…

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It's the one day of the year we all get to become fashion experts, as the long list of celebrities strut their stuff at the Met Gala. RNZ executive editor of lifestyle and entertainment Lucy Corry spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The Labour Party says the government is scaling back its commitment to Nelson hospital and cutting front line health services by changing the plans for a new hospital. Last year, Cabinet signed off on building a new, acute services building. But Labour says this has quitely changed to a plan to build a series of smaller buildings instead. Labour he…

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Israel says it will continue with its planned military operation in the southern Gaza city to maintain pressure on Hamas. Relief Aid founder and executive director Mike Seawright spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Emergency Departments around the motu are open, but without the support of thousands of junior doctors who are on strike over pay cuts. Resident Doctors' Association executive secretary and treasurer and psychiatry registrar in Dunedin Dr Bill Lu spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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It's nearly 63 years since American novelist Ernest Hemingway died, yet his work - and his life - continue to fascinate. It's the subject of Dermot Ross's debut novel Hemingway's Goblet, - about a London-based lawyer called Nick Harrieson who discovers his grandfather had not only met the writer but may have inspired him. It comes as Nick's career …

BusinessDesk editor, Victoria Young crunches the numbers as Westpac and BNZ post their six-month results, with other major banks expected to follow.

Wellington correspondent Georgina Campbell disusses the latest news from the capital, including a retailer who claims the Green MP Julie Anne Genter grabbed her arm during a conversation about banning cars from heart of the city.

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Ballerina-turned-author and comedian Sacha Jones on her book The Fatter Sex - looking at women's battles with diet, weight and body confidence.

On today's episode, we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon about the $1.9 billion promised for corrections, and we get reaction from former prisoner and penal reform campaigner Cosmo Jeffery, economist Cameron Bagrie questions the Government's planned tax cuts after a survey from the OECD, Resident Doctors Association senior advocate Melissa…

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Ron looks at the latest on the war in Gaza, and the wave of university campus protests across the US. He is a Senior Editor and Correspondent, Washington Desk for NPR news.

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Coastal shipping was seen as a saviour after Cyclone Gabrielle, but Government backing for the sector has cooled.

Westpac says many households and businesses are struggling with high interest rates and costs and the coming months will be challenging. Chief Executive Catherine McGrath talks about the sluggish economy and what the bank is doing about frauds and scams.

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Consumer NZ surveyed over 8,000 New Zealanders about 72 different models to assess reliability and owner satisfaction. Consumer product test manager James le Page spoke to Morning Report.

Six post-graduate students were awarded New Zealand Space Scholarships last night in Wellington, allowing them to take up three-month internships with NASA. Alexandra McKendry, of the University of Canterbury and Grace Jacobs Corban, from Victoria University spoke to Corin Dann.

The Otago University research shows referrals from support organisations requesting intervention from Oranga Tamariki are being left unopened, with carers sometimes spending hours on the phone to reach a social worker. Associate professor Emily Keddell is the lead author of the study and spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

Junior doctors are picketing outside hospitals around the country this morning as they strike in support of 300 doctors in line for a pay cut. Natalie Akoorie outside Waikato Hospital, Krystal Gibbens is at Wellington Hospital and Tess Brunton is in Dunedin.

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An Australian mining company is predicting a West Coast mining town could be sitting on a huge supply of a valuable mineral used in everything from mobile phones to solar panels and electric vehicles. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A former prisoner and penal reform campaigner says the $1.9 billion investment in Corrections should instead be used to keep people out of jail. Twenty years ago, Cosmo Jeffrey spent 2 years in Christchurch Men's Prison and he's now president of the Canterbury Howard League for prison reform. Jeffry spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.…

Job cuts at Crown-owned science company NIWA could cull a team of New Zealand's top climate modellers. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Corin Dann.

The OECD warns declining achievement and long-standing education gaps for Maori and Pacific children are a serious threat to prosperity. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.

The Tactix remain unbeaten in netball's ANZ Premiership after edging the Magic 54-53 last night in Hamilton.

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In a confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann.

Officials are working to keep bird flu out of New Zealand as cases spread through cattle in the United States. Ministry for Primary Industries chief veterinary officer Mary van Andel spoke to Corin Dann.

With just three weeks to go until the Budget is released, the OECD says New Zealand needs to get inflation under control. Economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Corin Dann.

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A manhunt continues in Auckland Tuesday morning after a fatal shooting on one of the city's most popular and busiest roads. Finn Blackwell reports.

The Government has promised a $1.9 billion investment in Corrections over the next four years. Corrections Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

In a confused and confusing media conference at Parliament on Monday, the Prime Minister and Corrections Minister repeatedly provided incorrect information about their planned prison spend-up. Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.

About half of the country's junior doctors have walked off the job. Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Corin Dann.