In the headlines today, the inquest into Sophia Crestani’s death at a student party has begun, government figures show that tens of thousands of people past the retirement age are paying off their student loans a nationwide protest against the government’s policies for Māori ahead of the coalitions first Budget release on yesterday, and more.

In stories, we invite Chair of Students for Fair Rent, Matthew Lee, to talk about the ongoing rent strike at Auckland University halls and Jono McCabe, of R1 and Critic Te Ārohi, to talk about the egg-spiracy.

Today’s hosts are Amy Martin and Gabi Scott.

The bulletin was written by Amy Martin and Gabi Scott.

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In the headlines today, Israel has carried out two air strikes on Palestinian tent cities in and near Rafah that were designated safe zones for thousands of Palestinian civilians, Gisborne’s mayor believes that Gisborne is an ‘outlier’ to the Māori wards bill and should not have to follow the new proposed legislation, establishment of a new multi-agency group to improve the safety of the bus hub, and more.

In stories, we invite Otago University lecturers, Dr. Peter Grace and Professor Robert Patman to talk about their new book on Jacinda Ardern and her approach to foreign policy.

Today’s hosts are Charlie Cunningham and Jonah Broughton.

The bulletin was written by Charlie Cunningham, Jonah Broughton and Jamiema Lorimer.

Tune into R1 News, weekdays at 1pm on Radio One 91FM. Catch up at https://www.r1.co.nz/news, and follow us at https://instagram.com/r1newsnz