The Big 7 travel website has determined that the kiwi accent is outrageously charming. The sexiest accent in the world. How come it wasn't French or Italian? There's a "bring back the stick shift" movement as some say the ease of driving modern cars is taking away drivers' abilities to make safe and timely decisions when driving. The Waikato District Council is increasing the rent of its pensioners flats by 16 per cent, that's $26 a week. Budgeting adviser Darryl Evans of Mangere Budgeting Services says the elderly, who already have very modest means, will suffer. New research suggests a way forward for dealing with domestic cats in relation to the natural environment. Including, keeping cats inside from dusk til dawn. New Zealanders are a long way behind Australians in keeping their cats indoors. Yolanda Heezik of the University of Otago's Zoology Department explains why and what we can do.