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On today's episode, a school lunch provider in the Coromandel discusses changes to the Government's school lunch scheme, the cost of paying doctors overtime is skyrocketing, and costing taxpayers more than $70 million annually, Phil Pennington discusses the costs, a raffle promising a top prize of a $2 million house and a Tesla is causing some peop…

Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Chris Finlayson and Dr Ella Henry discuss our high bullying rates and a Christchurch property mangement company facing backlash for their cleaning guidlines for tenants handing over a rental property.

UK correspondent Matt Dathan looks at another damaging defection for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to Labour, this time of Natalie Elphicke over the issue of immigration. Matt looks at why her move could also be a blow for Labour. It comes as the Tories try to pick themselves up after their worst results in more than 40 years, following the weekend's …

Kathryn speaks with finance commentator and bank customer advocate, Janine Starks, on the POLi payments story.

Proponents of a strong global plastics treaty are raising concerns about the influence of lobbyists on the process. This as research seeks to establish a link between microplastics and a rise in bowel cancer.

It's New Zealand Music Month and we're talking to Damon Schwalger, aka The Nomad, who was behind the decks at NZ's famed 90s underground raves and outdoor dance parties.

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A male stoat has been found on the Miramar Peninsula, the first to be spotted on the peninsula since the pest was eliminated from the area late last year. Predator Free Miramar leader Dan Henry spoke to Corin Dann.

Three major tourism bodies have teamed up to attract more Australian visitors to their regions, and they're hopeful others may follow suit. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more.

Educators who think they can't speak freely on contentious academic issues now have a support group. AUT historian and one of two chairpeople for the group spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An international report has reignited fears New Zealand is relying too heavily on low-cost forests to absorb its carbon dioxide emissions. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson reports.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

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While bird numbers have only slightly risen in other parts of the country, Canterbury had a significant surge in tui populations, soaring up to 210 percent. Senior researcher and survey co-ordinator Dr Angela Brandt spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An iwi leader who led a hikoi of hundreds to Parliament on Wednesday is optimistic the government will make changes to the Fast Track Approvals Bill. Ngati Toa chief executive Helmut Modlik spoke to Corin Dann.

An Auckland preschool is worried that the government-provided lunches could lack in nutrition for children under five. Te Papapa Preschool in Onehunga has been getting lunch support from the charity KidsCan for years. The school's manager Liz Ferris spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Some right-leaning Wellington City councillors are labelling the government's decision to back recommendations allowing for more high-density housing, as bizarre and surprising. Nick James reports.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has given a pre-Budget speech Thursday morning to the Hutt Valley Chamber of Commerce. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Corin Dann.

The Warriors coach Andrew Webster believes his players are trying too hard and that could be to blame for their recent form slump.

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A new scholarship from Victoria University, aptly named the 'Wellington Public Sector Scholarship', has been offered. It pays for two courses done in the second trimester of this year. Te Herenga Waka Victoria University of Wellington Vice Chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

Former teachers working at the Ministry of Education are angry it's refusing to count their years of teaching service when calculating redundancies. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

New Zealand's supply of natural gas is shrinking, and the country will need to fire up its coal imports to make up for the shortfall. Enerlytica energy analyst John Kidd spoke to Corin Dann.

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The United States has paused weapons imports to Israel in opposition to apparent moves to invade the Gazan city of Rafah. Middle East correspondent Don Macintyre spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

If you've been driving on Auckland's Southern motorway, you may have seen a large billboard with the offer - Win A House! The raffle offers its winner a $2.5 million home, a brand new Tesla, $50,000 of furniture, and a secret mystery prize. Morning Report producer Katie Fitzgerald.

Pre-schoolers are the big winners from the government's overhaul of funding school lunches. In a major u-turn the government says free lunches will remain for eligible primary students for the next two-and-a-half years. Kate Green reports.

The Government is pushing ahead with its agenda to fast-track major projects in the face of fierce protest both inside and outside Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

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Junior doctors who have been striking this week are getting paid about twice as much per hour as before 2022. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Crusaders are treating this weekend's southern derby as a must win with their playoff hopes rapidly dwindling.

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The Government says it will order what schools need from a central source rather than relying on the current 156 school lunch suppliers. Jak's Café makes 240 meals per day for two schools in the Coromandel region. Owner Jan Caris spoke to Corin Dann.

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On today's First Up pod: a politician has jumped ship in the UK's House of Commons; Sweden has Eurovision fever; James Parr from Trillium Technologies AKA Space James has what we need to know about rocket launches and the future of the International Space Station; we talk to a catering veteran about his concerns with changes to the lunches in schoo…

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An ecologist is worried about the state of important conservation work with DOC proposing to halve the number of staff working on the Chatham Islands. Otago University ecologist Travis Ingram spoke to Corin Dann.

A former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying lifting a ban on oil and gas exploration, A Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events, And the United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence…

Former Tuvalu Prime Minister has called out the New Zealand government for justifying plans to overturn a ban on oil and gas exploration.

Pacific health expert says it's unacceptable for Coca-Cola to still be sponsoring youth sporting events.

The United Nations seeks international assistance to help Papua New Guinea overcome increased tribal violence.

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Labour's Deputy Leader and Kelston MP Carmel Sepuloni joins Nathan in her regular Thursday morning chat to talk about new plans around school lunches, prison plans and importing coal for energy use this winter.

Changes to the lunches in schools programme are on the way. The government's budgeted three dollars per lunch - down from about 8 dollars. Harrison Stott is the founder of the Kitchen Collective, that's home to a number of food businesses including a school food service. He speaks to Nathan Rarere.