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NZ faecal transfer study could change obesity treatment
Could a capsule of healthy gut bugs change the future of obesity treatment? Researchers at the Liggins Institute in Auckland University believe so.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 11 September 2025
In today's episode, a retail leader says the collapse of two companies in recent weeks is just the start, and there's more trouble to come for the sector; Retail businesses are feeling the pressure as… Audio
Finalists for Silver Scrolls announced
The finalists have been revealed for the big night of New Zealand's music calendar. APRA Aotearoa head Anthony Healey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Marlon Williams scores two top Silver Scrolls finalist spots
APRA has named the five finalist songs for the Silver Scroll Award as well as the top three waiata in line for the Maioha Award.
Decision to extradite Kim Dotcom ruled legal by High Court
The internet entrepreneur's lawyer Ron Mansfield told RNZ: "We have much fight left in us".
Student who fell from Dunedin roof named
The 19-year-old critically injured after falling from a roof of a Dunedin flat has been revealed as a promising Southland rugby representative.
'That's him and his kids': Man searching for Phillips certain he saw him three times
Leon Wood spent almost 1000 hours looking for Tom Phillips. Audio
Fuel tank explodes at commercial building injuring one
The person is in a serious condition.
What exactly is in Tom Phillips' campsite?
More details of how Tom Phillips and his children lived in the bush have been revealed in new photos of their camp site today.
Stories from Our Changing World
Time now for Our Changing World, we're catching up with host Claire Concannon who has been learning about one very kitted-out electric van, and what it might be able to tell us about our carbon… Audio
Mother of Tom Phillips' kids doesn't know when she'll get to see them
The Police Minister says he has "absolute sympathy" for the children's mum.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10th September 2025
In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Audio
Locals have doubts as police hunt Phillips' accomplice
Police say they're determined to find those who helped the fugitive dad, but residents say it's unlikely anyone will turn themselves, or anyone, else in. Audio
Man charged with theft of bronze sculpture, artwork destroyed for scrap
A $95,000 bronze sculpture stolen from a Christchurch community centre has been destroyed for scrap, say police.
'He was intending to kill': Police Commissioner on Tom Phillips
As it happened: The Tom Phillips case is not closed, police say, after finding a 'stockpile' of guns. Audio
Dozens of supermarkets banned from selling alcohol for two days
FreshChoice supermarkets across the country will pay the price for breaching alcohol laws. Audio
Police reveal first images of Phillips' makeshift campsite
Tom Phillips may be dead, but police say there is a long investigation ahead. Questions remain over the children's future, while the police are now searching for any accomplices who might have helped… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9th September 2025
In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Audio
Jacinda Ardern's cousins can stop asking about her doco now
Friends and family have been pestering the former PM about where they can watch her award-winning documentary.
Yes it's tough now, but surely there's hope?
But is there room for economic optimism amid all this unpredictability and uncertainty? Audio
