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A beloved Dunedin theatre is celebrating its 150th anniversary by harking back to its opening night, with Music Hall shows featuring sketches, comic songs and rousing choruses. The Playhouse Theatre first opened as Oddfellows' Hall in 1876 before being converted to a theatre in the 1960s. Next month's shows will also help fundraising efforts for theatre renovations. Tess Brunton reports.

Good news for people with mortgages, the official cash rate is unchanged for now, but hikes are coming. The Reserve Bank is expecting inflation to head north of four percent by September, off the back of the Middle East conflict. In a split decision the Reserve bank held the cash rate at 2.5 percent. Governor Anna Breyman, had to use her casting vote to keep it there. Economics correspondent Gyles Beckford spoke to Lisa Owen.

Homeschool parents are thrilled at a last-minute backdown to a proposed law change they thought tarnished all educators because of the actions of a few bad apples. The education minister wanted more rigourous oversight for families, after agencies raised concerns about a lack of checks on children learning at home. But now Erica Stanford admits it's not that simple - and political parties across the House are clamouring to take credit for the backdown. Political reporter Giles Dexter reports.

A new electric-hybrid ferry has taken to the water in Auckland, ahead of being put into service next month. It's the first of two electric ferries public transport officials hope will give commuters increased confidence in the network. Auckland Transport said the ferry has gone through rigorous testing and sea trials and is expected to pick up the service from Devonport to Downtown. Finn Blackwell set sail and filed this report.

It was round two between Rob Penney and reporters this morning. The Crusaders coach had another combative press conference after the news of his departure at the end of the season was leaked. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.

A major ski field operator's hoping Aussies nervous about the possibility of fuel disruptions, won't be put off coming to Aotearoa this season. Some slopes open this long week and rely heavily on Australians popping over to enjoy a run. NZ SKI operates on Coronet Peak and the Remarkables in Otago and Mount Hutt in Canterbury. CEO Paul Anderson spoke to Lisa Owen.

Americas correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about how as anti-government protests continue in Bolivia, the country's president has suggested he'll cut his salary in half. She also spoke about how political problems and election delays in Peru could be slowing down progress toward fixing issues at Machu Picchu and a record-breaking mural being unveiled in Mexico City.

The country's money pie will be carved up tomorrow, with a bunch of people eager to see how fat their slice is or if they get a bite at all. The top secret super-sized document came off the printer in Petone yesterday. After seeing the 2026 budget bundle delivered, the Finance Minister went straight to an actual pie shop, Puku Pies and Kai. Puku Pie owner Jamie Williams spoke to Lisa Owen.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.