Wait times for people to sit their drivers licence have blown out and part of the problem is free re-sits for those who fail. North Shore driving instructor Matthew Campbell speaks to Lisa Owen.

Driving test wait times blowing out

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Asia correspondent Diane To speaks to Lisa Owen about Hong Kong's largest national security case likely to reach a verdict soon

Hong Kong national securtiy case likely to reach verdict

News from the business sector, including a market report

Evening business for Monday 27 May

Fifteen-thousand people have signed a petition calling for an end to unpaid work placements. Campaign lead for advocacy group Paid Placements Aotearoa Bex Howells spoke with Lisa Owen.

Petition calls for end to unpaid work placements

The Maori All Blacks have a new head coach as the side returns to the international stage next month. Former All Black Ross Filipo takes the reins of the team he played for during the early 2000s. Sports Reporter Felicity Reid speaks to Lisa Owen.

Maori All Blacks appoint new head coach

Auckland councillor Shane Henderson spoke with Lisa Owen about the prospect of a new stadium for the city.

Driving test wait times blowing out

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