Dame Lisa Carrington has suffered a rare defeat in the lead-up to the Paris Olympics, beaten by fellow New Zealander Aimee Fisher in the K1 500m at the latest Canoe Sprint World Cup in Hungary.

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Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Ed Amon and Cindy Mitchener discuss making the great outdoors more wheelchair accessible and the rise of "Curtain Banks".

Midday Business News for 13 May 2024

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 right to name suppression. Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The family of the man seriously injured in an Auckland house fire where two people died have just spoken to media. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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Kennedy is on Northland's east coast to discuss the issue of kina barrens in the area, and some new proposals from Fisheries New Zealand to deal with the problem.

RNZ's Auckland correspondent Amy Williams joins Kathryn to talk about Ponsonby Road businesses looking to fund extra security guards in the wake of a fatal shooting.

Ten years ago London chef Max Halley quit the world of Michelin stars and fine dining to open a simple, unassuming sandwich joint.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is promising 93% of households will benefit from tax relief in the upcoming Budget, as public agencies are tasked with drastic cost-cutting targets.

Stella Chrysostomou of Volume Books reviews Gracehopper by Mandy Hager published by One Tree House

Run by the trio of Adam King, Alan Morrison & Rowan Bettjeman, Viva La Dirt League is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most popular YouTube channels.

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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 PPTA president Chris Abercrombie, Auckland Transport has announced it will charge for overnight parking in the Auckland CBD, chief executive Dean Kimpton…

Attacks on politicians in Germany are on the rise as elections approach.

After running 7,500km across Canada in 305 days Jon Nabbs gave himself a few months to rest.

The Reserve bank wants retail banks to pay more attention to climate risks and the ongoing insurability of the properties against which they lend.

A just released report paints a dire picture of the state of support being provided to neurodivergent children in our education system.

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

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.

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

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

Market Update for 13 May 2024

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

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 Counsel Gary Judd spoke to Corin Dann.

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 reports.

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.

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.

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

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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 Sunday night. Sports Editor Stephen Hewson reports.

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 spoke to Corin Dann.

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.

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

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 Hipkiss.

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.

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"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.

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 into its most active period called the solar maximum. Dr Griffin spoke to Corin Dann.

Equestrian Caroline Powell has become the fifth New Zealander to win the prestigious Badminton Horse Trials in England. Powell spoke to Corin Dann.

The Education Review Office says too many newly graduated teachers are not prepared for the job. ERO'S Education Evaluation Centre Ruth Shinoda spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

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New Zealand equestrian Caroline Powell has won the Badminton Horse Trials for the first time.

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Business news for 13 May 2024

A petition calling on the Government to fund the Te Huia rail service past the end of June has reached more than a thousand signatures in its first week. Campaign for Better Transport convener Jodi Johnston spoke to Corin Dann.

The Secondary Principals' Council says a new Education Review Office report showing almost half of new schoolteachers feel unprepared for the classroom is no surprise. Council chairperson Kate Gainsford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.