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On today's episode, the Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job, we hear from the ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda, as well as the… Audio

We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

For the first time in decades, the critically threatened Mahoenui giant wētā has been bred in captivity - at a new centre especially set up for the task. Libby Kirkby-McLeod has more. Audio

TVNZ's Sunday aired its last show on Sunday night after twenty-two years on air. Audio

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

Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in law Mamari Stephens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Market Update for 13 May 2024 Audio

A senior lawyer who is calling for regulations requiring law students to learn about tikanga from 2025 to be ditched says he's received a largely positive response. Independent barrister and King's… Audio

Those working in Canterbury's emergency management believe the region is prepared for and is capable of responding well to major events - at the level of Cyclone Gabrielle or larger. Niva Chittock… Audio

Locals in a beach town north of Auckland are bracing for another legal fight over sand mining just off the coastline. In Depth reporter Farah Hancock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss about it. Audio

Almost half of new school teachers feel unprepared for the classroom, according to a new report by the Education Review Office. PPTA president Chris Abercrombie spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell says winning the Badminton Horse Trials is a dream come true. Audio

The Wellington Phoenix will head into Saturday's second leg of their A-League football semi-final in a confident mood, after a nil-all draw in the opening leg against Melbourne Victory in Melbourne… Audio

Auckland Transport is moving forward with its plan for overnight parking fees in the city centre, despite opposition from the council and businesses. Auckland Transport Chief Executive Dean Kimpton… Audio

The record amounts of taxpayer money going into health each year are failing to keep pace with inflation, let alone demand, with a third of people having unmet health needs. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

A report warns schools and early childhood centres are failing autistic and other neurodivergent children on an epic scale. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

Transpower's grid emergency has ended, after the threat posed by solar storms eased earlier Monday morning. Transpower executive general manager of grid development John Clarke spoke to Ingrid… Audio

Israel has continued its air strikes on several parts of Gaza, even as it continues issuing controversial evacuation orders to Palestinians. Israel correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

"Not on" and "out of the blue" - that's how central Auckland businesses are responding to new CBD parking changes. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Otago Museum director and astronomer Dr Ian Griffin says while the current solar storm is relatively mild, more intense aurora could occur over the coming weeks and months with the sun still heading… Audio