Morning Report

The demand for driver licence tests has skyrocketed since re-sit fees were scrapped last October. Maia Ingoe has the story. Audio

Australia is experiencing a boom in solar power, with solar panels at times making more renewable energy than the power grid needs or wants. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio

Crowds donning gumboots, swandries and even some camo gear are heading to Mystery Creek Wednesday morning for the iconic Fieldays event in Waikato. Rural journalist Monique Steele spoke to Ingrid… Read more Audio

Dozens of MPs are being reimbursed for renting their own home, and the Parliamentary register of pecuniary interests shows many MPs have extensive property investments. Labour Party Leader Chris… Read more Audio

Warriors coach Andrew Webster is firmly against the NRL bringing in a second New Zealand franchise any time soon after bid teams emerged from Christchurch. Audio

Rangers are using wolf decoys to scare the Canada geese away from display gardens and popular picnic areas. Gardens director Wolfgang Bopp spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Government has kept its promise to farmers to exclude agriculture from the Emissions Trading Scheme. Federated Farmers president Wayne Langford spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Along with the cost of living crisis, many New Zealanders are also suffering an access to justice crisis where the cost of getting legal advice puts it far out of reach. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio

Wellington city missioner Murray Edridge says thousands of people in the capital are living in cars, caravans, sheds and overcrowded homes amid high housing costs. Edridge spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Thousands of Hato Hone St John ambulance staff are striking today after six months of unsuccessful pay talks. The New Zealand Ambulance Association secretary Mark Quin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The tight-knit Muslim community in Te Kūiti is grieving after the death of a baby boy at the weekend. Lucy Xia reports. Audio

The Mayor of Otorohanga is hoping a $80,000 reward will help police on the hunt for missing man Tom Phillips and his three children. Otorohanga Mayor Max Baxter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio