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Cognitive tests for elderly drivers called into question
Researchers say there's no evidence to support the continued use of dementia tests for drivers. Audio
Man accused of murder in burnt out car case named
The man standing trial for the murder of Patrick Te Tini Reweti can now be named.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 May
On today's episode, the Remuneration Authority has determined that MPs will get a 10.5 percent pay rise, we get reaction from Labour leader Chris Hipkins as well as from the Taxpayers' Union… Audio
'We'd be lost' - Town could lose its only ambulance
Residents in the small King Country town of Te Kūiti are concerned the community could lose its only ambulance.
School's struggle with asbestos removal: 'It's destroyed me'
An Auckland school's efforts to get rid of asbestos has been so tough its principal thought of quitting the job.
Free trade deal with the European Union comes into force
The European Union ambassador says the FTA will have immediate wins for kiwifruit, apple, and onion growers. Audio
South Auckland community wants to reclaim centre from drinkers
A 24/7 alcohol ban was put in place at the Otara town centre in 2015 but locals say there are repeat offenders every day and they're sick of it. Jessie Chiang reports. Audio
West Auckland most dangerous area for cyclists and pedestrians
Data from Waka Kotahi, the Transport Agency, shows most crashes in the city in the last three years involving pedestrians, cyclists, and people on scooters, have been in the Western suburbs. Reporter… Audio
Te Kuiti residents worried about losing only ambulance
Residents of the King Country town of Te Kuiti are worried they are about to lose their only ambulance. Waikato reporter Natalie Akoorie reports. Audio
'Never a right time' - Should MPs be getting a 10 percent pay rise?
By the end of this term, an ordinary MP's salary will be $181,200. So what do politicians make of it?
Labour leader Hipkins on EU trade deal
The Labour Party signed off the agreement in July last year, after twelve rounds of negotiations between 2018 and 2022. Opposition leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Protests against war in Gaza escalate at Colombia University
A number of student protestors at New York's Columbia University have escalated their protest over against the war in Gaza, by breaching and barricading themselves inside one of the institution's main… Audio
'Lock your doors': London sword attack witnesses describe horror and screams
Sickening images being shared among people in London reveal in unforgiving detail an attack in which a 14-year-old was killed.
MPs pay rise 'out of touch' says Taxpayer Union
The Taxpayer Union says Parliament's pay rise is out of touch with the rest of the country as the average income of households goes backwards. Spokesman Jordan Williams spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Analysis shows self-service petrol stations drive prices down
More than a hundred unstaffed petrol stations have opened around the country over the past five years, bringing more competition with its cheaper fuel prices. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Project to clear primary school of asbestos proves difficult
A project clearing asbestos from school classrooms in Auckland has driven the principal and builder almost to despair. Phil Pennington reports. Audio
Inquest into death of Gore toddler continues
The mother of Lachlan Jones has denied accusations of body dumping, a fake alibi, and neglect during the inquest into his death. Otago/Southland reporter Tess Brunton is attending the inquest and… Audio
Housing market sees nationwide downturn in demand
There are 33,000 homes on the market, sitting for longer as the cost of living, high interest rates and recessionary pressures bite. Audio
Te Tiriti could return to Waitangi
The original Treaty of Waitangi could be returning home for good - more than a 180-years after it was first signed in the Bay of Islands. Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
MPs to receive pay rise
After six years of a salary freeze MPs will soon be paid thousands of dollars more - an increase some admit makes them feel uncomfortable. Political reporter Katie Scotcher has more. Audio