Winston Peters has come out on top in his funding feud with Nicola Willis, successfully saving his Ministry of Foreign Affairs from any cuts in this year's Budget. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to John Campbell.

Maori and Pacific people with type two diabetes would no longer get priority access to medicines, under a proposal by Pharmac. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.

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An AI expert says politicians and ministry leaders need to embrace the use of AI, before it can be fully adopted in the public service. Mark Laurence, chief executive of AI consultancy Ten Past Tomorrow spoke to John Campbell.

Food charities warn the pressure on household budgets is now so dire it's no longer a cost of living crisis - but the cost to survive. Amy Williams reports.

Christchurch businesses are hoping the new non-stop international flights announced by Air New Zealand, will give the city another boost. Business Canterbury chief executive Leeann Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Public Service Commissioner, Sir Brian Roche spoke to John Campbell following the government's announcement it plans to cut public sector jobs by thousands.

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