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No easy fixes to school attendance - principals
5:29 PM.The coalition has set out how it plans to boost school attendance, rolling out a communciations campaign and updating health advice for sick students, Anneke Smith reports. Audio
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World Netball ban transgender athletes from competing at international level
5:26 PM.Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen about World Netball banning transgender athletes from competing at international level, coming into affect immediately and will be reviewed annually. Audio
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NZ police offered fast track to Australia's front line
5:18 PM.Police Minister, Mark Mitchell speaks to Lisa Owen about a full page ad in a New Zealand wide newspaper trumpeting the fact that officers transferring to the Gold Coast will be able to complete an… Read more Audio
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TVNZ axes Fair Go, Midday and Tonight TV bulletins
5:15 PM.TVNZ has confirms it will stop production of Fair Go and its Midday and Tonight television shows in an effort to cut costs, however, the state broadcaster has accepted a proposal to keep some of its… Read more Audio
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Truancy traffic light system could be used to track student attendance
5:08 PM.Associate Education Minister David Seymour speaks to Lisa Owen about how a truancy traffic light system could be used to track and colour code student attendance and lay out clear escalating… Read more Audio
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Kiwi police looking for options in Australia
4:56 PM.Australia is pulling no punches in trying to get New Zealand Police to move to Queensland even offering a $20,000 sweetener. Visual journalist Nick Monro asked people what they think about Kiwi police… Read more Video, Audio
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School attendance rates to be published every week
4:47 PM.Ragne Maxwell, the Principal of Porirua College speaks to Lisa Owen about the governments crack down on truancy, it has set a target of 80% of students in class for 90% of the term by 2030. Audio
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Tenants still living in homes that don't meet Healthy Homes standards
4:43 PM.All private rentals have until July next year to meet the Healthy Homes requirements, however some landlords are running down the clock, Bella Craig reports. Audio
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Westland district expecting significant downpour
4:34 PM.The rain has started pouring in the Westland district today, with significant rain expected over the next 62 hours, Maia Ingoe reports from Franz Josef. Audio
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Sport with Jamie Wall
4:29 PM.Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about an ugly game over the weekend for a couple of the Super Rugby teams and a new female New Zealand tennis player. Audio
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Otago teenager vying for 17th consecutive Best in Show Guinea Pigs prize
4:23 PM.Guinea Pig enthusiast and president of the Otago Cavy Club, 16 year old Josh Wilson-Jones speaks to Lisa Owen about the South Island Guinea Pig Championships this weekend. Audio
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Solar eclipse wows millions across America
4:15 PM.United States correspondent Todd Zwillich speaks to Lisa Owen about his experience witnessing the solar eclipse that has wowed millions across America, the tycoon backing Donald Trump and Joe Biden… Read more Audio
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IRD responds to construction businesses failing to pay taxes
4:06 PM.IRD's Richard Philip speaks to Lisa Owen about construction businesses failing to pay their taxes and taking cashies on the side. Audio
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Taiwan experiencing ongoing aftershocks since earthquake
5:42 PM.Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Taiwan experiencing ongoing aftershocks since last Wednesday's big earthquake, Microsoft releasing a report accusing China of stepping up its use… Read more Audio
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Good reasons for NZ to increase climate targets - govt climate
5:34 PM.The Government's independent climate advisers said there are good reasons for New Zealand to increase its 2050 climate target. The Climate Change Commission said New Zealand's current effort doesn't… Read more Audio
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Evening business for 8 April 2024
5:30 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Quest to find 2026 Commonwealth Games host coming to close
5:25 PM.The quest to find a host for the 2026 Commonwealth Games is coming to a close. After the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July because of rising costs several other… Read more Audio
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MPs need to stop turning down payrises - former cabinet minister
5:17 PM.A former cabinet minister says MPs need to stop turning down payrises and take what they're offered. It's been six and a half years since Members of parliament got a pay bump. Jacinda Ardern… Read more Audio
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Auckland lodge investigated after Loafers Lodge fire
5:15 PM.A central Auckland lodge decimated by a fire was among 37 boarding houses investigated after the Loafers Lodge fire in Wellington. Ten people were evacuated from Parnell's City Garden Lodge yesterday… Read more Audio
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Employment Minister responds to govt public service targets
5:08 PM.The Prime Minister has outlined nine measureable goals or so called Better Public Service Targets. Among them; An aim to get 95% of people elective treamtments within four months. Getting 95% of… Read more Audio
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Do MP's deserve a pay rise?
4:56 PM.MPs could be in for a pay rise after having no increase in the last six years. The independent Remuneration Authority is due to deliver its decision on MP pay in the next couple of weeks. Georgie… Read more Audio
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Pull the otter - disbelief at possible zoo closure
4:52 PM.New Plymouth ratepayers are being asked to choose between closing the much-loved Brooklands Zoo or funding up to nine million dollar of upgrades. Most of the work is required to meet regulatory… Read more Audio
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Ethnic communities respond to Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme
4:50 PM.Ethnic communities say the proposed changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme is a positive step but more needs to be done. Immigration minister Erica Stanford announced the changes Sunday… Read more Audio
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Cost to rebuild Christchurch Cathedral gone up to 248 million
4:45 PM.It's a monster budget hole that could mean Christchurch Cathedral remain in ruins. The Christchurch Cathedral Reinstatement Trust said cost of rebuilding the iconic building has ballooned from 104… Read more Audio
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Grass to take weeks to grow again after Tasman drought
4:32 PM.The big dry has been creeping across parts of the top of the South Island into the Tasman District. A drought was declared in the region last month - with some saying its the worst they've seen in 50… Read more Audio