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Pākiri supporters would be 'crushed' if sand mining fast-tracked
A provision in the proposed fast-track law allowing previous court rulings against consents to be put aside would be a 'travesty of justice', they say.
Mama Hooch: Survivor not surprised by new allegations
Sophie Brown believes it is likely there are more women who are yet to come forward.
Mayor told about Auckland parking changes in April, AT claims
The head of Auckland Transport is a "little bit surprised" by the mayor's claim he was blindsided by the changes. Audio
Covid-19 update: 3922 new cases, 13 further deaths
There have been 3922 new cases of Covid-19 reported in the past week, and 13 further deaths attributed to the virus.
New complaints laid over Mama Hooch
Police are investigating new allegations relating to the notorious Christchurch bar.
Made in NZ: Airpop, a unique environmentally friendly way to insulate homes
What can you make out of fresh air? Quite a lot actually. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 13 May 2024
On today's episode, two have died and one person is seriously injured in a house fire in Auckland, reporter Melanie Earley has the latest, Police are investigating three new complaints in connection… Audio
Killer Beez member arrested after avoiding police checkpoint
A man belonging to the Killer Beez gang was arrested after trying to avoid a South Auckland police checkpoint.
Trans-Tasman collaboration investigates rare disorders
While the prevalence of rare disorders in New Zealand might be up for debate, the impact of a rare disorder diagnosis is not - it's life-changing. Audio
Hospitality NZ on new overnight parking fees in Auckland CBD
The hospitality sector in Auckland says new overnight parking fees will be an unfair burden on staff whose shifts finish late and start early. Hospitality New Zealand's chief executive Steve Armitage… Audio
Secondary Principals Association on unprepared teachers
The Secondary Principals Association says student teachers need stronger monitoring during their classroom work experience. Secondary Principals Association President Vaughan Couillault spoke to… Audio
KiwiRail to begin work to resolve issues on Wairarapa line
KiwiRail laid the tracks too close together meaning passenger carriages do not fit.
New complaints against Mama Hooch brothers
Police are investigating three new complaints in connection to historical events at the notorious Christchurch bar, Mama Hooch. Sophie Brown is a survivor of the sexual assault case, and waived her… Audio
New 'Roads of Regional Significance' announced
The government its expanding Roads of National Significance to regional routes, Transport Minister Simeon Brown says.
Egg and poultry businesses 'lucky' bird flu not here yet
Bird flu, the highly pathogenic H5N1 virus, was top of the agenda at the International Poultry Council's annual meeting in Argentina last week.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13 May
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
Law professor on teaching students about tikanga
Victoria University of Wellington associate professor in law Mamari Stephens spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Senior lawyer on law students learning about tikanga
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
Why so many new teachers feel unprepared for classrooms
An Education Review Office report found graduates from some universities felt better prepared than others, as did those from courses that involved more time in the classroom.
PPTA president on ERO report on new teachers feeling unprepared
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