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Taxpayer funded satellite likely lost in space
A methane-tracking satellite that recieved $29 million of funding from the government is lost in space. RNZ's climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Watercare on seven-year battle with oyster farmers
Oyster farmers north of Auckland have not been able to harvest this year because of pollution in the Mahurangi Harbour from a wastewater overflow in nearby Warkworth. Watercare chief executive Jamie… Audio
Severe heatwave grips Europe
A severe heatwave has gripped Europe for a second day, with two people dying in weather-related events in Italy. Paris Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Wendyl Nissen Part 2
This half hour the panel talk about weight loss drug Wegovy which is now available in New Zealand and they hear about the chicken tree of Waianakarua and how it's in the running for tree of the year.
…Gecko spotted alive and well after harrowing ordeal
A previously poached West Coast green gecko has been seen alive and well more than a year after being released back into the wild.
Council apology sought over pōhutukawa wrangle
Max Brough wants an apology over the treatment of his daughter who has been caught up in a disagreement over who is responsible for 100-year-old tree.
Future of Wellington aquarium uncertain due to coastal erosion, sea level rise
The Island Bay Marine Education Centre has been operating since 1996.
Looking after New Zealand's rarest freshwater fish
A tiny native fish with the nickname 'Jaws' is under threat from introduced trout.
Concerns about energy security prompt hunt for more power
Genesis Energy says it is "actively exploring" new generation for the Huntly Power Station amid concerns about the country's energy security.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 July 2025
In today's episode, the Government announces it will introduce new penalties for those who hurl coward punches, to reflect the gravity of their crime. The weight-loss injection Wegovy, that has the… Audio
Felling of 100-year-old pohutukawa 'a travesty'
An award-wining landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100 year old pohutukawa to clear it from powerlines in New Plymouth. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin has… Audio
Destruction of 100-year-old pōhutukawa 'a travesty' - landscape designer
An award-winning landscape designer has weighed into a stoush over the felling of a 100-year-old pōhutukawa in New Plymouth.
Five things councils can do to cool things down in summer
It might be mid-winter now, but that's a good time to prepare for summer's increasingly common high temperatures, Timothy Welch writes.
Power company seeks to drain more from Lake Hāwea
Lake Hāwea residents are alarmed by a power company proposal that could dramatically lower their local shoreline.
Concern over chemicals in mass sewage discharges into Shotover River
Wastewater being discharged into Queenstown's Shotover River could breach national ammonia limits.
Expert Feature: Tiny Gardens
Find out how you can make the most of any green space - no matter how small - with our expert, Martin Steel-Brown. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy brings us up to date on some mid-winter happening, including Glenorchy's 'creatures of the night' fancy dress community dinner, and the annual Garden Bird Survey, now in its 18th year. Audio
A juicy history of the fruit industry's evolution and politics
Where Have All the Apples Gone? Chris Smellie's juicy expose of the fruit industry's evolution and politics. Audio
Fires break out in Europe as heatwave intensifies
Firefighters backed by specially adapted planes are battling blazes in France and Turkey.
