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NZ could have 58,000 fewer electric cars by 2035
The drop will lead to two megatonnes more emissions in the next decade, clean car lobby group says. Audio
International flights return to Dunedin
International flights are returning to Dunedin, with flights to the Gold Coast launching next June. Jetstar will operate three flights a week between Dunedin and Coolangatta, Queensland, and tickets… Audio
Experts oppose speed limits increase
A coalition of leading academics, health professionals and road safety experts from New Zealand have issued an open letter to the Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, urging them to reconsider… Audio
Jury's out on new NCEA Level 1 - how schools are finding the changes
The new standards were meant to reduce workload - but were proving to be a lot more work for both students and teachers, a principals' leader says. Audio
One last ride: Reuniting a dying man with his bike
The beloved bike on which Rob Appleton rode the length of the country for charity has been stolen. Now, he has six months to live and is hoping to give Big Jeff one last ride.
Auckland CBD crime just shifted elsewhere - Labour
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD, but stats show crime is rising across the region. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 16 September
On today's episode, the government has released a draft list of 35 minerals it considers essential to the economy, the Police Minister is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland… Audio
Delays, cancellations possible for train passengers
People have been warned to find another way to travel, where possible, as rail staff begin work-to-rule industrial action.
Contract law changes: Simplifying or complicating?
A major union and a big business group are at odds over whether planned changes to employment law will simplify or complicate matters. Audio
International flights return to Hamilton Airport
JetStar announced overnight it will launch direct flights between Australia to Hamilton and Dunedin from June next year. Waikato Regional Airport Ltd chief executive Mark Morgan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Wellington advances Thorndon Quay upgrade despite petition
Wellington City Council is proceeding with a major road upgrade on Thorndon Quay after councillors voted down a petition to pause and review the plans. The petition was signed by more than… Audio
Another Taylor Swift school raffle
Clyde Quay Primary School is once again selling tickets for Taylor Swift - this time for a concert in Vancouver. It follows its previous raffle success which raised $75,000 by selling tickets for a… Audio
Govt to change law on contractors vs employees
Supporters say the move will provide more clarity, but the Greens say it's the latest in "a series of assaults on workers' rights". Audio
One in five suffering respiratory diseases
The number of New Zealanders suffering from respiratory diseases is worse than previously thought. A new report by the the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation found 1 in 5 New Zealanders are affected… Audio
Students learning more, being tested less
Teens are learning more and being tested less thanks to the first step in an overhaul of the national school qualification, the NCEA. From this year each subject has fewer but broader level one… Audio
Police Minister on Auckland CBD crime statistics
The government is hailing a 22 percent drop in serious assaults in the Auckland CBD compared to the same period last year. Audio
Firearms Minister wants power to propose what guns to ban
Cabinet has agreed - but not yet finalised - a law change that would give the Firearms Minister the power to propose which high powered semi-automatic firearms or magazines are banned. Political… Audio
Firearms Minister won't rule out trying to bring back banned guns
Nicole McKee won't promise not to re-introduce banned semi-automatics, saying instead she's committed to listening to stakeholders.
Polkinghorne trial drawing to a close
The Philip Polkinghorn murder trial is drawing to a close. The last witness has given evidence and today the Crown will present its closing arguments. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Reports of gunfire near Trump's golf club
The Trump campaign has confirmed the former president is safe after reports of gunfire outside his Florida golf club. Jagruti Dave spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
