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Taranaki's largest tertiary education institute says a big improvement in pass rates for Maori, Pasifika and disabled students is down to making sure they get plenty more help and support. Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has been on campus.

The Ministry of Education has responded Morning Report's story on hiring consultants, using language that is largely impenetrable. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Last night was the final episode of Fair Go, one night after long-running current affairs show Sunday also finished up - both shows the victim of cost-cutting at TVNZ. Consumer New Zealand chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Corin Dann.

Hendry has won the For The Players By the Players stableford tournament in Gunma, and in doing so ended his nine-year quest to win a second title on the Japan tour.

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

All Blacks captain Sam Cane is putting his family first and will step away from international rugby at the end of the year. Chiefs' coach Clayton McMillan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.