Midday Report for Monday 14 April 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A Palmerston North hospital worker had a man jump into her car and threaten her with a gun as she left work late on Friday night. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:45 PM.Heavy rain and severe winds are battering parts of the country for the next couple of weeks. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.The wool market could be in for a shake-up. Audio

12:28 PM.It's taken him almost 11 years but Rory McIlroy has finally won the Masters to complete a career grand slam of golf's majors. Audio

12:20 PM.A sluggish service sector is dragging on economy. Audio

12:17 PM.Some principals are labelling a plan for the Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako scheme to be axed as "disastrous" for schools. Sacred Heart College principal Patrick Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process. Youth Inspire general manager Zainab Ali spoke to… Read more Audio