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Research project aims to protect rural homes from wildfires
A Canterbury University student who saw his neighbour's house burn down in a wildfire has been part of a research project aiming to protect rural homes from future blazes. Anna Sargent reports. Audio
Increase in petrol prices may see spike in EV sales
Petrol prices are on the rise again, and the chair of advocacy group Drive Electric says an increase in prices at the pump often leads to a spike in EV sales. Drive Electric chairperson Kirsten Corson… Audio
Wildfire risk on the rise in New Zealand: Expert
A climate change expert says New Zealand's wildfire risk is on the rise and the country needs to start preparing now. Victoria University wildfire and ecology researcher Dr Nicola Day spoke to Paddy… Audio
Lotto confirms proposal to ban under-18s from buying products
Selling Lotto tickets to those under 18 is set to be banned later this year. Problem Gambling Foundation advocacy and public health director Andree Froude spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
NCEA results released
More than 160,000 students will be able to access their provisional NCEA results from last year's exams through the New Zealand Qualifications Authority website on Wednesday. Secondary Principals'… Audio
Experts warn NZ needs to prepare for wildfires
As the death toll rises from LA's devastating wildfires, experts here are warning that New Zealand urgently needs to prepare for our own wildfires. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
New Zealand's hidden gem beaches
Travel writer Peter Janssen joins Anna to share some unique, quiet spots to catch some summer sun. Audio
Live in-studio: There's A Tuesday
Started as a RockQuest band in high school in 2019, the group have since become regulars on big festival lineups. Audio
Robert "Beansprout" Long: Living a remote life in Westland
Robert and his wife Catherine live at Gorge River in Westland, a two day walk from the town of Haast. Audio
NZ scientists head to Antarctica to study impacts of Climate Change
A group of 20 scientists from New Zealand and abroad are about to head to the bottom of the world to study the impacts of climate change on Antarctica's Ross Sea. Political reporter Anneke Smith has… Audio
Gun Control NZ on proposal to re-write Arms Act
Consultation is open on a proposed re-write to the Arms Act. Gun Control NZ co-founder Nik Green spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Falling NZ dollar could see fuel costs rise
The New Zealand dollar is trading at a nearly two-year low, meaning New Zealanders can expect more pain at the petrol pumps. AA's fuel price spokesperson Terry Collins and Alliance Group's global… Audio
Council of Licenced Firearms Owners on proposal to rewrite Arms Act
Consultation is open on a proposed rewrite to the Arms Act. The review was agreed as part of the National and ACT parties' coalition agreement and promises to systematically review the Act - which has… Audio
NZ dollar falls to more than two-year low against US
The New Zealand Dollar is trading at a more than two-year low compared to the US Dollar, and it will put severe pressure on consumers. Business reporter Nona Pelletier has more. Audio
Reward offered to catch rescue helicopter drug thieves
The head of Otago's rescue helicopter is dipping into his own pocket to provide a $10,000 reward to catch whoever stole critical medical supplies from a rescue helicopter. Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Coterie join forces with Fat Freddy's Drop
Coterie is made up of four brothers who were born in Aotearoa but grew up in Perth. This summer, they're joining Fat Freddy's Drop on a national tour. Audio
Icehouse frontman Iva Davies on his coming tour of NZ
'Great Southern Land' is a tune that's become an unofficial Aussie anthem, and the band behind it will soon be touring to Queenstown, Whitianga and Taupo. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 13th January
On today's episode, at least 16 people are dead and over 12,000 buildings have burnt down from the deadly fires burning Los Angeles, an advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the… Audio
Parents concerned over rising costs of school unforms
Parents are starting to raise concerns about the price of uniforms ahead of the start of the new school year. Otago University's Johanna Reidy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Calls for govt to announce plans for redress for abuse in care survivors
An advocate for abuse in care survivors is calling on the government to hurry up and announce its plans for redress. Ken Clearwater spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
