Over the next couple of months, up to 300 birds will move off the Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari to other parts of the North Island in what is believed to be the country's biggest ever kiwi relocation project. In Hamilton the rates are rising, as the mayor is criticised for overseas travel. Libby has the latest on what's happening at the Ruakura …

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Verity Johnson and Scott Campbell discuss the Government's announced independent review into the disability support system and a petition to give a local community a better, safer playground. Also, what is the most overrated city in the world?

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On today's episode, Foreign Minister Winston Peters and former Prime Minister Helen Clark join us to discuss whether New Zealand should join Pillar Two of AUKUS, economists warn that unemployment could reach five percent, we're joined by Alan McDonald from the Employers and Manufacturers Association and Craig Renny from the Council of Trades Union.…

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A media expert says the demise of another local news outlet is symptomatic of the broader financial problems facing the sector. Better Public Media lobby group chair Peter Thompson spoke to Corin Dann.

UK correspondent Matt Dathan reports on the first migrant being relocated to Rwanda, but under a separate voluntary scheme.

Rising unemployment is seeing more people in mediation - putting pressure on already stretched services.

Charities supporting more than half a million New Zealanders have reported a 40 percent increase in food demand last year - 2023.

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A prominent disability rights advocate, Sir Robert Martin, has died. Alexia Black worked with Sir Robert as a meeting assistant during his time at the UN. Black spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

When Wellington resident Eugene Dementyev heard a tap at his back door, he thought it was a cat. He was shocked to see it was a kiwi, who had likely been roaming around his backyard for days. Dementyev spoke to Morning Report.

A council proposal to build a $55 million 4-star hotel and carpark is dividing opinion in Whanganui. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

Indian spies were kicked out of Australia after being caught trying to steal secrets about sensitive defence projects and airport security, as well as classified information on Australia's trade relationships. ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The Minister responsible for the security services, Judith Collins, says she's now seeking further information, but has been advised the GCSB was made aware of the "potential targeting of several email addresses relating to New Zealand representatives on the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China." Labour MP and co-chair of IPAC Ingrid Leary spoke t…

A New Zealand academic says she feels shocked, disappointed, and let down that the government never told her she was being targeted by China's APT-31 cyber-hackers, despite the FBI telling the government so in 2022. Professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Corin Dann.

The Council of Trade Unions is criticising the government's efforts to lower inflation, saying it is driving people into poverty. Economists say unemployment will hit five percent by the end of the year, but the Employers and Manufacturers Association says the hike is not a surprise. Alan McDonald from the association and Craig Renny from the CTU s…

The police have been searching overnight for two people after shots were fired outside Wellington Hospital, which put parts of it into lockdown last night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Corin dann.

The Central Coast Mariners have won the A-League's Premer's Plate, denying the Wellington Phoenix their first ever trophy. The Mariners beat Adelaide 2-nil in the final game of the regular season last night to climb above the Phoenix to the top of the table.

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It's bad news for the Phoenix, with the Central Coast Mariners winning their game against Adelaide United. It means the Central Coast Mariners have won the league phase of the competition, taking home the Premiers Plate. Phoenix Wellington general manager David Dome spoke to Corin Dann.

Enrolments in Te Pūkenga's only profitable division, workplace learning, have plummeted. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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The Former Prime Minister Helen Clark is among critics who've been sounding the alarm about AUKUS for weeks. Clark spoke to Corin Dann.

High emotion and pointed accusations have marked the first three days of the inquest into the death of Gore three-year-old Lachlan Jones. Adam Burns reports.

Twelve Defence Force staff feared they might be stuck in Antarctica after a series of delays and aircraft breakdowns delayed their return home for more than a month in a rapidly closing window of daylight. Midday Report Presenter Charlotte Cook spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A three-year old Canterbury girl who has home dialysis to stay alive had four machines fail in one week and there is no back up option in the entire South Island. Health Correspondent Rowan Quinn reports.

Green MP Julie Anne Genter has apologised in Parliament after National accused her of intimidating and attacking one of its ministers in the House. The Green Party says Genter's actions were unacceptable and do not meet the standards they expect of their MPs.

RNZ has edited this audio to remove comments made by foreign minister Winston Peters regarding former Australian foreign minister Bob Carr. The Foreign Affairs Minister is taking on opponents of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.…

The Phoenix have missed out on their first piece of A-League silverware after Central Coast won the final game of the regular season to pip Wellington in the race for the premiership.

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The Airport Association says new security scanning technology at Auckland Airport will need a lot of staff training. NZ Airports Association chief executive Billie Moore spoke to Corin Dann.

The Foreign Affairs Minister has sought to silence critics of New Zealand's possible involvement with the second pillar of the AUKUS military pact. Here's political reporter, Katie Scotcher.

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On today's First Up pod: we head to the UK where Londoners vote in their mayoral election; they've been May Day protests across Europe; Hamilton's council works on its long-term plan; deputy Labour leader Carmel Sepuloni joins us with her take on the week in politics and Jimmy Ellingham reports on a Palmerston North cycleway and a heated council me…

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Wairoa's mayor says the loss of the local paper will erode the community's democracy. Wairoa District Council is Craig Little spoke to Corin Dann.

The Phoenix have finished second in the A-league minor premiership after the Central Coast Mariners beat Adelaide United 2-nil last night in Gosford. New Zealand cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black has improved to ninth overall after the fourth stage of the women's La Vuelta.

Solomon Islands 'weak' political legislation misleads voters; Former Kiribati president says decision to deport judge is a 'farce'; Pacific countries warned to focus on dengue fever prevention; Tonga prepares to host its first Super Rugby Pacific game.

The head of Transparency Solomon Islands says the country's weak political party legislation is skewing voter's choices.

Kiribati's first president, Sir Ieremia Tabai, says the decision by the government to deport Judge David Lambourne from the country is a farce.