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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 19 January
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland; Pharmac is seeking clinical advice on whether the weight loss medication Wegovy should… Audio
Northlanders begin clean up after weekend flooding
Northlanders have begun the big job of cleaning up the debris left by yesterday's flooding. Kim Baker-Wilson is in Oakura and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
Minister considering ban over rock pool harvesting
The government is working on stopping busloads of people stripping rockpools of sea life in north Auckland. Oceans and Fisheries Minister Shane Jones spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
The untapped potential of slimy, smelly...seaweed
More than 30 million tons of seaweed is harvested globally each year, but it's still a fledgling industry in New Zealand. AUT professor Lindsey White is trying to make it happen. Most recently, he's… Audio
Buddhist statues dispute: Environment Court backs plan
A plan for compromise has been reached after a court heard of the controversial installation of a large network of tall colourful statues on a bush-clad hillside at the Whangārei Heads.
Minister reviews funding after $133k Rotorua lake weed clean-up
Rotorua Mayor Tania Tapsell calls the city's weed control funding 'grossly unfair'.
Locals say beachcombing putting marine eco-system at risk
Locals in northern Auckland say busloads of people are turning up to beaches and taking everything from sea cucumbers to starfish out of rockpools. Jessica Hopkins reports. Audio
Inquisitive kea rescued after becoming trapped in water tank
A climber found the bird stuck in the tank after hearing its calls echo overnight in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Small NZ charity takes big swing at US government over endangered dolphins
The charity says "taking on the US government is not something we take lightly", but it has the support of legal teams and Kiwis.
Centuries-old enormous black coral found in Fiordland
A large black coral believed to be centuries old is one of the largest ever found in the waters of New Zealand, researchers say. Video
Queensland flood emergency warning continues as ex-cyclone moves west
Already-saturated western communities are being warned of possible heavy rains from ex-Cyclone Koji.
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 January
An IT expert says even more of the country's patient information portals are at risk - because there's no-one checking private providers; A Southland GP says skin cancer is reaching an almost epidemic… Audio
Dead hammerhead sharks washing up in Auckland
Dead hammerhead sharks have been washing up on shore in north Auckland, perplexing some beachgoers. Marine biologist and shark enthusiast Riley Elliot spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Leaders warn tourism risks Blue Spring taonga
A popular five-kilometre walkway and crystal-clear Blue Spring near Putaruru is drawing growing numbers of visitors, but also unsafe parking, rubbish, and damage to the area. South Waikato Mayor Gary… Audio
11 stranded whales euthanised, 42 returned to sea
Eleven whales have been euthanised five days on from a mass stranding in Golden Bay.
Your dog's dinner could be worse for the planet than your own
Cutting down on meat helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions associated with agriculture. But what about the meat that our pet dogs eat?
Napier tips over 37C as scorching heat, wild winds hit New Zealand
Flights were cancelled at Wellington airport on Saturday evening, due to gales.
Heat record broken, as sizzling temperatures hit NZ
Kerikeri reached a January high temperature on Saturday, exceeding 32 degrees.
What is a pyroCB, a fire-generated thunderstorm?
A fire burning in Victoria, Australia was so fierce it generated its own weather.
'It's a little taonga': Saving one of our rarest plants
A critically endangered forget-me-not is being saved from the brink of extinction.
