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Beach bar trial to be extended at Broadbeach; Tweed Catholic school teachers strike today; Titans needing a win against the Broncos tonight See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

That means the facility is taking on new patients again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The South Australia Briefing

Reports are saying no one was injured in the shots fired at a car and property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

Sussan Ley is officially after the Liberals Deputy Leader role, while Darren Chester wants to oust Barnaby at the Nats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Western Australia Briefing

Support for the St John 'next of kin' response plan - tap to hear See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Western Australia Briefing

Governments should recruit more women into their national forces so that they can serve at UN field operations, an award-winning peacekeeper from Zimbabwe has said. Major Winnet Zharare is the recipient of the 2021 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, presented by the UN Secretary-General during a ceremony on Thursday in observation of the I…

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.

The old road through the Manawatu Gorge won't reopen to vehicles because motorists could be killed by rockfall. The former main route between Manawatu and Hawke's Bay has been closed since 2017 when a slip came down. RNZ's Manawatu reporter Jimmy Ellingham has been looking at the story and spoke to Susie Ferguson.…

Police will manage a six million dollar crime prevention programme, installing bollards and similar measures to prevent ram raids, as part of the government's response to such attacks. Police Minister Poto Williams announced the Small Retailer Crime Prevention yesterday, saying it will help the retailers who don't have the resources to protect them…

A former Gloriavale Christian School principal has been suspended from teaching for three months for twice endorsing a teacher he knew had sexually assaulted a nine-year-old girl. Faithful Pilgrim was sanctioned for serious misconduct by the Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal for commending Just Standfast as being of good character and fit to be a teac…

Moana Pasifika's challenging inaugural Super Rugby campaign winds up tomorrow when they host Australia's Brumbies at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland. The team comprising players of Pasifika descent sit last on the standings, with one win, and are five points behind Fijian Drua - who are also making their competition debut. Moana Pasifika chairman and …

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

Some primary principals want a return to compulsory face masks as they head into the colder months. Some have taken it upon themselves to enforce it in their schools, but others aren't comfortable doing so without the legal footing of a government mandate. The president of the Principals Federation Cherie Taylor-Patel spoke to Susie Ferguson.…

Charges have been dropped against two major contractors over unsafe roadworks where a young cyclist was killed in Christchurch. McConnell Dowell Constructors and Downer New Zealand have instead made binding agreements with Worksafe to contribute to roadwork safety improvements that add up to almost $2 million plus some reparations for the family. F…

Charges have been dropped against two major contractors over unsafe roadworks where a young cyclist was killed in Christchurch. McConnell Dowell Constructors and Downer New Zealand have instead made binding agreements with Worksafe to contribute to roadwork safety improvements that add up to almost $2 million plus some reparations for the family. P…

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern delivered the highly prestigious Harvard Commencement address this morning, calling out social media as a threat to modern day democracy. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the university. The editor of Harvard Magazine John Rosenberg covered the event and spoke to Susie Ferguson.…

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has secured a meeting with US President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris at the White House on Tuesday next week RNZ's political editor Jane Patterson is with Ms Ardern in the United States and spoke to Corin Dann about the upcoming meeting.

Inform Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek crushed American Alison Risk 6-love 6-2 as she raced into the French Open third round with her 30th consecutive victory. The World No.1 is chasing a second Roland Garros title in three years.

You may notice that something will sound different about Morning Report, Midday Report and Checkpoint from Monday. We're keeping the bird, we're keeping the pips - but we're getting a sonic refresh. Ruth Hill reports on the history and future of the Morning Report theme.

A hikoi is underway in Kaikohe's town centre, where the community is calling for peace amid rising gang violence. A collective of hapu will place a rahui on the town in response to the spate of shootings across Auckland and Northland. RNZ reporter Nick Truebridge is in Kaikohe and spoke to Susie Ferguson.…

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has just confirmed she'll meet US President Joe Biden and vice president Kamala Harris at the White House on Tuesday next week US Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Susie Ferguson.

Sussan Ley is officially after the Liberals Deputy Leader role, while Darren Chester wants to oust Barnaby at the Nats See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Victoria Briefing

There's been a huge cost and time blow out in the earthquake proofing of Wellington's earthquake prone old town hall. The budget has shot up by $37 million and the completion date of this month is being put off two years. Covid-19 is getting the blame. Kirsty Frame reports.

You may have tried work-life balance, but have you heard of life-work balance? It's when you can fit your personal chores within a working day, and it starts with offering employees flexible hours and the ability to dial in remotely. A survey of 1000 New Zealand job seekers and employees shows those are the two things that matter the most to our wo…

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Western Australia Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Western Australia Briefing

Chester to challenge Joyce for Nationals leadership; And actor Ray Liotta has sadly passed away aged 67 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Some primary principals want a return to compulsory face mask wearing as they head into the colder months. Schools' measures for preventing the spread of Covid-19 are being tested as some regions experience a rise in winter illnesses. Public health experts have been calling for more action but the Education Ministry is not planning any changes. RNZ…

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has delivered the highly prestigious Harvard Commencement address, calling out social media as a threat to modern day democracy. She was also awarded an honorary doctorate from the university. Ms Ardern told the crowd of thousands that because of the speed of social media, disinformation is creating an ever increas…

The Foreign Minister is being accused of letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region. Leaked documents have revealed Beijing is proposing a region-wide deal with almost a dozen countries in the Pacific. The minister Nanaia Mahuta spoke to Corin Dann.…

The government's being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region. Leaked documents have revealed Beijing is proposing a region-wide deal with almost a dozen countries in the Pacific. RNZ Pacific's Moera Tuilaepa-Taylor spoke to Susie Ferguson about the latest development…

The government's being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China tries to boost its influence in the region. Leaked documents have revealed Beijing is proposing a region-wide deal with almost a dozen countries in the Pacific. With China and Australia's foreign ministers travelling there this week, questions are b…

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News from the business sector, including a market report.

Parkwood pharmacy held up; Mayor to lead UK trade mission; Fifita included in Titans line up for Broncos clash See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By The Queensland Briefing

Community leaders in Kaikohe will lead a hīkoi through the town centre this morning calling for peace amid rising gang violence. A collective of hapū will place a rāhui on the town in response to the spate of shootings across Auckland and Northland. They say gang violence must end before an innocent life is lost. Hīkoi spokesperson Mane Tahere spok…

The government's being criticised for letting its relationships with Pacific islands drift, as China moves to boost its influence in the region. Leaked documents have revealed Beijing is proposing a region-wide deal with almost a dozen island nations. China's foreign minister is currently visiting Solomon Islands. National says the the proposed mul…

A brief update from the RNZ sports team.

News from the rural and farming sector.

A brief update from the business sector.

More than a dozen households in Levin are still unable to return to their tornado-struck homes. 20 of the 51 properties reported damaged have been red stickered - 17 of which are residential. Three families are still in emergency accommodation, a week on from the freak storm. The Horowhenua District Council chief executive Monique Davidson spoke to…

The Professional Firefighters Union says low wages and "crisis level" staffing ratios are behind planned strike action. Firefighters have rejected an offer to settle their collective agreement and voted to go on strike. A committee member of the Union's Auckland branch Terry Bird spoke to Susie Ferguson.…

The American actor Kevin Spacey has been charged with sexual assault against three men in the UK. Five charges have been brought against Spacey after the Met Police reviewed evidence relating to several complaints made against him between 2005 and 2013. Susie Ferguson spoke to RNZ's London correspondent, Olly Barratt.…

Jacinda Ardern delivers her speech at Harvard University, telling students disinformation is a threat to democracy, China's foreign minister lands in the Pacific to sign a security pact with Solomon Islands and it has eyes on a dozen more nations, and American actor Kevin Spacey is charged with sexual assault.…