Victoria University's students' association is relieved their concerns about a planned freedom of speech event have been taken on board, with the university making changes to the format of the event. Victoria University of Wellington Students' Association president Marcail Parkinson spoke to Charlotte Cook.…

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Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Farmers are preparing to cull crop-eating ducks from their farms.

An off-field battle from one of their players has the Blues motivated in Super Rugby.

Businesses are reporting a sunnier outlook.

The Green Party has another hitch in an already tumultuous start to the term - as further allegations emerge about MP Julie Anne Genter. Political commentator Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his comments about a former Australian foreign minister in a speech this morning. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Comedic duo Michele A'Court and Irene Pink bring this week's lighter moments, including the cat who climbed into a postage box and travelled more than 1000 kilometres across America.

Qatar has made a surprise bid to host the finals of the new Rugby Nations Championship from 2026. And in Mini-Golf news, Kiwi Matt Ansley finished second in a major world tour.

Work on the almost-completed Palmerston North cycleway has paused as arguments rage. Also, why ratepayers are facing an eye-watering bill for a new sewage treatment plant.

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On today's episode, former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr has confirmed legal action against Winston Peters is underway over comments made in a Morning Report interview yesterday about the AUKUS military pact, we hear from Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker, the on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria Univer…

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Jeremiah Manele has been elected as the Solomon Islands' new Prime Minister. Meanwhile police in Honiara are on high alert with the capital having a well-documented history of public unrest around political events. RNZ Pacific Editor Koroi Hawkins

The government has introduced new measures to increase school attendance, but some schools have devised their own initiatives to boost attendance and tackle the "truancy crisis".

Pensioners who bought their homes under an Auckland Council affordable housing scheme are worried for its future, as units stay empty amid a housing shortage in the city.

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While our foreign ministry continues to investigate Pillar 2 of AUKUS, ministers from Japan and South Korea have held talks with the pact's partners. Hong Kong correspondent Laura Westbrook spoke to Corin Dann.

ICC bans Devon Thomas for five years under Anti-Corruption Code.

An ambitious plan to eradicate every last wild deer from Northland's forests is underway. Peter de Graaf reports.

A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

The Primary teachers' union NZEI wants to see literacy teaching methods that are personalised to students, and says it's risky for politicians to mandate classrooms too much. NZEI president Mark Potter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Locals and tourists seem to be onboard with a plan to use a ferry while a footbridge across Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland is repaired, but many reckon it will still be faster to walk. Reporter Jordan Dunn has been down by the bridge to see what locals have to say.

Christchurch City Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped Arts Centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long-Term Plan. Niva Chittock reports.

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Around 80 Spring Creek residents turned out to hear the council's plans to fix the damaged stopbanks that are supposed to protect the South Island town from the Wairau River. Samantha Gee was at the meeting.

A massive turnout is expected for the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game hosted in Tonga this weekend. Journalist Kalafi Moala spoke to Corin Dann.

The Education Ministry is promising to do more about asbestos problems in schools as builders and a principal speak up about how dealing with the risky material could be made better - and safer. Phil Pennington reports.

An advocacy group for structured literacy education is happy with the government's decision to mandate the approach from next year, but says they have some reservations around implementation. Lifting Literacy Aotearoa chair Alice Wilson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The pinging sound of social media notifications should have been silenced in classrooms around the country this week as the government's Away for the Day cellphone ban came into force. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

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The on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria University appears to be on again. Victoria's vice chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson David Parker spoke to Corin Dann.

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Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city. Maia Ingoe reports.

The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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On today's First Up pod: LA is the centre of the swathe of protests sweeping through American universities; the Minister of Fruit and Vege is back with his Fruit of the Week; Katie Kenny looks at Samoa's declaration of a dengue outbreak - and asks if it could it happen here and as a nationwide competition for creative kids has kicked off, Dr Joel R…

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