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A 24 hour scooter race fundraising for charity has been inspired by one of the worlds oldest road races, Le Mans. The Hawke's Bay Kart Club Track will host teams of at least five riders circling the track for 24 hours. 'Le Monz' is the brain child of the Jolly Good Chaps Charitable trust. Race organiser, Glenn Fulcher spoke to Lisa Owen.

One of Auckland's most popular parks is going to start charing for parking from December. Epsom's Cornwall Park is a popular destination with a farm and cafes. The trust that manages the park is now looking to charge up to $5 an hour for parking to help manage overwhelming crowds. Cornwall Park chief executive Murray Reade spoke to Lisa Owen.

Former Olympic rower Les O'Connell had his gold medal stolen in February when his Christchurch home was burgled. O'Conell won the medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the months-long endeavour to get it replaced.

The UK government is working to identify any potential exposure of its online systems from a cyber security flaw which is also affecting websites globally. UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke with Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

In Dunedin, young voters are dragging the chain, with almost half of those under the age of 25 not enrolled. South Island Correspondent Tim Brown reports from Dunedin's student quarter.

K9-kuddles has been going into student halls' of residence for a decade, helping stressed students keep calm and carry on, espsecially at exam time. However, co-founder Jacinta Grey and her two dogs Ernie and Whitney are retiring. Jacinta spoke with Lisa Owen.

Health Minister Simeon Brown met with familes of children being treated at the Starship Hospital following treatment delays and problems with staff numbers. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to Lisa Owen.

National says the resignation of Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni shows its opponents can't be trusted on law and order. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

Air Marshal Tony Davies has resigned after admitting an "inappropriate relationship" while in a position of command. Minister of Defence Paul Goldsmith said his position was no longer tenable due to integrety matters. Political editor Jo Moir spoke with Lisa Owen.

A leading health researcher is concerned about the return of smoking in pop culture and the risk it poses to smoke-free goals. Professor Janet Hoek, co-director of ASPIRE Aotearoa - research for a tobacco-free future, spoke with Lisa Owen.

The survivor has to deal directly with the school where the abuse happened and says he's getting nowhere. He says he's frustrated and unable to move on. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.

The thrilling T20 opener saw India chase down the Black Caps' 225 run total, coming out with a win in the opening tour match. Sport editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Kaitangata has officially been added to the NZTA's Southern Scenic Route. The 600km route between Queenstown and Dunedin includes Lake Wakatipuy and the Catlins. Lisa Owen spoke to Joyce Beck from Kaitangata Promotions.

Flooding in Queensland closes several schools, while the Australia government goes up against the European Space Agency. Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke with Lisa Owen.

Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel mob members. Party leader Chris Hipkins said racism was partly to blame, however campaigning alongside gangs was unacceptable. Former Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell spoke to Lisa Owen.

In Australia, the debate over threats faced by those in public life continues in the wake of this week's attack on Australian MP Helen Haines. Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke with Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Voters registrations for 18 to 24 year old are sitting at just 68 percent as Sunday's midnight enrolment deadline looms. The Electoral Commission has a target of signing up 94.7 percent of all eligible voters. Lisa Owen spoke to three first-time voters about what matters to them and why thousands of young people may miss out on voting.

There are just four days left to enrol to vote. Electoral Commission teams have been scouring shopping malls, markets, libraries, railway station and even hospitals to find and enrol the 321,000 New Zealanders yet to sign up. Currently 92.1 percent of eligible voters are enrolled. But young people are significantly lagging behind with just 68.6 percent of 18 to 24 year olds signed up to have their...

The ACT party is doubling down on claims doctors are erroneously certifying people unfit for work, meaning they can keep collecting a benefit when they shouldn't. The party wants to make it mandatory for all health and disability benefits to be independently issued by an MSD approved pool of doctors. President of the Royal College of GPs, Doctor Luke Bradford spoke to Lisa Owen.

 A collaboration between the Government, a Northland iwi and oyster farmers will see a new oyster farm on the Kaipara Harbour. For years, wastewater flowing into the Mahurangi Harbour near Warkworth has plagued oyster farmers. RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins has more. 

Hagley Oval in Christchurch is sold-out for the first test of India’s epic tour of New Zealand. Cricket fans are set for a stellar match, with excellent weather forecast. Sports report Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen from Hagley Oval. 

54 days after leaving Hawke's Bay on an epic ocean journey, Te Matau a Maui was welcomed back to Aotearoa this morning. The doubled-hulled voyaging waka was tracing the ancestral path of the Ngati Kahungunu waka Takitimu. The navigation used only the moon, stars, sun, winds, ocean swells and bird life. For skipper Te Kaha Hawaiki-rangi it's the culmination of more than a decade of training in cele...

United states correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about a Republican candidate's attack ad which has caused controversy and condemnation from some members of the party, as well as Facebook's parent company Meta which has been hit was a massive fine over dodgy privacy practices.