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On today's episode, a New Zealand woman named as Patricia Mckay has been run down and killed during a gunpoint robbery in California. A witness to the crime speaks about what happened during the robbery. Labour MPs seek Auckland input after electoral setback. An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. And Liam Lawson's being promised a full-time role driving for Red Bull's junior formula one team.
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A popular koala sanctuary in Queensland is no longer allowing visitors to cuddle its koalas. The Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane says it's ended its koala holding attraction after "increasingly strong" feedback from guests. In other Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria, and Tasmania, it is illegal to hold a koala. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary's general manager Lyndon Discombe spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Back now to our lead story on the violent death of 68 year-old New Zealander Patricia Mckay, during a gunpoint robbery in Southern California. The police in Newport Beach in LA say two men, one armed with a handgun tried to rob two victims as they were walking, there was a struggle and Patricia Mackay was pulled onto a roadway in the outside the Fashion Island shopping mall. Dan Sheen was at the shopping centre when the shots rang out. He spoke to Charlotte Cook
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After decades of being unsung World War II heroes in New Zealand, Pacific Island coastwatchers have finally been recognised. New Zealand's Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro presented families of over 25 Pacific Islands coastwatchers - along with five Post and Telegraph Department coastwatchers with certificates to honour the sacrifice of their relations' service. The long-awaited ceremony in recognition of dozens of war-heroes took place at Government House in Wellington on Tuesday. Eleisha Foon was there.
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The Salvation Army says the government's cuts to social services are leading to continued hardship for tens of thousands of people- and it can't keep up with the demand. It's sending out a plea for donations. Salvation Army National Director of Community Ministries Jono Bell spoke to Corin Dann.
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Market Update for 4 July 2024
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New Zealand racing car driver Liam Lawson's being promised a fulltime role driving for Red Bull's junior formula one team, RB. That's according to Helmut Marko - the racing team's director, and the head of Red Bull's driver development programme. But - there could be a pothole or two ahead... the team's boss Christian Horner wants to keep Australian Daniel Ricciardo behind the wheel. Motorsport analyst Bob McMurray spoke to Corin Dann.
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The new secretary general of the Pacific Islands Forum is seriously concerned about the ongoing unrest in Kanaky/New Caledonia and France's handling of the situation. In his first press briefing, Secretary General Baron Waqa says the Forum hopes to step up its engagement with Paris ahead of the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders meeting in Tonga in August. Lydia Lewis has the story:
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Some patients with severe eczema are paying thousands of dollars for new-generation treatments - but many of those worst affected are missing out. Dermatologists say eczema treatment in New Zealand is a decade behind, despite having one of the highest rates of the chronic inflammatory skin condition. Ruth Hill reports.
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The primary teachers' union says requiring children to sit standardised tests twice a year looks like National Standards in disguise. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a year to measure their progress. That means phonics checks for new entrants; and for those in year three or higher -- reading, writing and maths assessments. NZEI Te Riu Roa president Mark Potter spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun has won 2 sets to 1 and has progressed to the 3rd round
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New documents reveal the two first major exhibitions at Takina have either failed to break even or reach their target visitor numbers. The 180-million dollar central city convention centre opened just over a year ago, with Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau declaring it "the first step in the rebirth of Wellington." Nick James reports.
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Labour Party MPs are in Auckland to hear from its communities, as the party grapples with it electoral loss. Labour lost a significant chunk of the Supercity's support in the last election, and concedes it didn't listen or engage well enough with Aucklanders. Leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
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It's just weeks before the serious young offender boot camp pilot starts and Oranga Tamariki is still discussing who will take on the critical role of intensive mentoring. The defence force says it won't be involved in running or staffing the trial, which will start at the end of the month. But Oranga Tamariki is holding an online meeting today for community organisations it's contacted about providing intensive mentoring for the military-style academies. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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The White House is in damage control mode trying to calm nerves - if not downright panic - following President Biden's shaky debate performance last week. Later today the President will be meeting with Democratic governors who want to ensure the 81-year-old is still fit for the job. The New York Times is reporting that the President told a key ally that the coming days will decide whether he stays in the race. It comes following a poll from CNN showing that three-quarters of US voters say someone other than Joe Biden would have a better shot at holding the presidency come November. Washington D.C Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann.
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The final day of campaigning in the UK is drawing to a close ahead of tomorrow's potentially historic general election. Opinion polls are suggesting that Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party will be punished for failing to deliver on promises made during 14 years in power. AP's Philip Crowther spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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An education expert says frequent, standardised testing makes children anxious and affects their mental wellbeing. From next year, the government will require primary schools to test children twice a year to measure their progress. That means phonics checks for new entrants; and for those in year three or higher -- reading, writing and maths assessments. Ruth Boyask, from Auckland University of Technology's school of education, spoke to Corin Dann.
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Rapid growth has pushed more than a hundred schools well beyond their classroom capacity - forcing them to teach students in staff rooms and libraries. The Education Ministry has warned the government new schools and classrooms are urgently needed in high-growth areas and parts of Auckland and Canterbury have critical unmet demand. A roll bulge is moving through secondary schools and last year migration brought an extra 20-thousand school children, half of them in Auckland. Education Correspondent John Gerritsen has more.
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Hundreds of GPs are turning to AI to help manage workloads as burnout and stress hit critical levels in the health workforce. Increasing numbers of GP's across Aotearoa are already using AI software to listen to patient consultations, and provide a summary of notes. Charlotte Cook reports.
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