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Kakapo have been heard booming at a Waikato sanctuary, the first time it's been heard in the North Island for more than a century. Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari manager Dan Howie spoke to Charlotte… Audio

Senior doctors across New Zealand are striking on Thursday, resulting in the delay or cancellation of more than 4000 surgeries. Palmerston North ED Doctor Thomas Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district, a senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to… Audio

The New Zealand Music Month kicks off on Thursday, celebrating 25 years of homegrown talent. Rumpus Machine lead singer and guitarist Daniel Hyde spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

The woman living in the country's most valuable state house says it should be sold, as Kāinga Ora plans to put hundreds of homes on the market. Amy Williams has the story. Audio

Air New Zealand has announced a new climate action forecast for 2030, which it is describing as "guidance" on how it expects to perform rather than setting a target. Air New Zealand's chief… Audio

KiwiRail says the move to retire the rail enabled Aratere is aimed at preparing the port for the two new, larger ferries which will enter service in 2029. Minister for Rail Winston Peters spoke to… Audio

In the North Island, some of the strongest gusts in a decade are affecting Wellington. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district as heavy rain and surface flooding is expected to cut off access to the Selwyn Huts community. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Audio

The rail-enabled Aratere Interislander ferry will be retired this year to make way for port redevelopment at Picton. Transporting New Zealand chief executive Dom Kalasih spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Pressure is expected to come on the resilience of a reduced Cook Strait ferry fleet after KiwiRail announced it will retire the Aratere this year. KiwiRail chief customer and growth officer Adele… Audio

More than 5000 senior doctors from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists union are striking for 24 hours. Health NZ's chief clinical officer Richard Sullivan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A senior emergency doctor says serious staff shortages that are affecting patient care has driven her to walk off the job on Thursday. Senior ED doctor and union member Tanya Wilton spoke to Alexa… Audio

Wellington and the Wairarapa Coast are bracing for some of the strongest winds in a decade, gusting up to 130 kilometres per hour. Ashleigh McCaull is overlooking Wellington Airport and she spoke to… Audio

Canterbury is bracing for heavy snow, strong winds and even more rain. Environment Canterbury general manager of hazards Leigh Griffiths spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio

A state of emergency has been declared for Canterbury's Selwyn district. Mayor Sam Broughton says emergency services and Civil Defence volunteers are working to help people evacuate at Selwyn Huts… Audio

About 5000 senior doctors are walking off the job on Thursday for an unprecedented 24-hour strike from 1201am until 1159pm Friday in protest at their stalled pay talks. Ruth Hill reports. Audio

Heavy rain has been falling in the district Canterbury particularly in the plains and foothill areas. Reporter Keiller McDuff provides the latest updates. Audio