Morning Report

Hokianga marae prepares for weekend of bad weather

09 Apr 2026

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Maria Barnes from Hokianga marae discusses preparations for this weekend's bad weather. Barnes spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Communities prepare for latest in string of storms

09 Apr 2026

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Some North Island communities are still picking up the pieces from previous storms as they prepare for Cyclone Vaianu this weekend. Lucy Xia reports.

Business News

09 Apr 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Store owner says business tougher now than during Covid

09 Apr 2026

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A children's clothing store owner in Wellington says business is tougher now than during the Covid-19 pandemic. Robyn Moore, owner of Bambini Kids spo...

Middle East update with BBC correspondent Paul Adams

09 Apr 2026

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Israel has agreed to direct talks with Lebanon, after intense strikes yesterday which killed and wounded hundreds across Lebanon. BBC's diplomatic cor...

Morning rural news

09 Apr 2026

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As the country braces for a potential life-threatening cyclone, Northland farmers are still in clean-up mode and the World Rural Health Conference is ...

Early Sports Chat

09 Apr 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Season of uncertainty for ANZ Premiership netballers

09 Apr 2026

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The country's top netballers are entering another season of the sport's domestic showpiece under a cloud of uncertainty. Sports reporter Bridget Tunni...

World News Wrap

09 Apr 2026

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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Cyclone Vaianu: Chris Penk discusses potential impact

09 Apr 2026

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Officials are warning Cyclone Vaianu could bring potentially life-threatening weather conditions to large parts of the North Island this weekend. Acti...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 9 April

08 Apr 2026

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Professor Al Gillespie discusses the Middle East ceasefire; Waitomo Group Chief Executive discusses fuel pricing as the Middle East conflict sends pri...

New basement venue planned for St James theatre

08 Apr 2026

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There are plans for a new basement venue at Auckland's St James theatre after builders unearthed extra space during renovations. Steve Bielby from the...

What to expect from Electric Avenue 2027

08 Apr 2026

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Tickets have gone on sale for next year's Electric Avenue festival in Christchurch. Electric Avenue's managing director Callam Mitchell spoke to Corin...

Popularity of small Mackenzie church causing issues for locals

08 Apr 2026

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An ever-increasing number of tourists has been swamping one of the country's most picturesque churches, causing headaches for locals. Mackenzie mayor ...

Sports Chat for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Motorcyclists around the country protest rising ACC levies

08 Apr 2026

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Motorcyclists around the country are putting their registrations on hold in protest at rising ACC levies. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to C...

Stewart Island braces for power price hikes

08 Apr 2026

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Officials are moving a long-promised solar project on Stewart Island - Rakiura into the fast lane, as the community braces for power price hikes. Kati...

Fuel prices and bad weather hitting Northland businesses

08 Apr 2026

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With high fuel prices and a big storm closing in on the country, some Northland business owners are worried visitors could be scared off during a busy...

Investor says Kiwis becoming more KiwiSaver savvy

08 Apr 2026

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Kiwi investors are becoming increasingly savvy, knowing how to look past short-term volatility for longer-term gain, according to Kiwisaver provider a...

Otago Rally starts up for its 50th year

08 Apr 2026

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The Otago Rally is revving and ready to hit the gravel for its 50th year. Tess Brunton headed to the rally shakedown, where drivers were testing out t...

Update on Cyclone Vaianu forecast from MetService

08 Apr 2026

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The Prime Minister is warning people to get ready for Cyclone Vaianu which is expected to hit the North Island this weekend. MetService meteorologist ...

Middle East conflict hitting building industry confidence

08 Apr 2026

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One of the country's most experienced construction leaders says the sector is struggling to catch a break. Building and Construction Industry Training...

Sports Chat for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Market Update for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Kaikoura educator using experience to educate over truancy

08 Apr 2026

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Sarah Beardmore is the education lead at Te Ha o Matauranga - Learning in Kaikoura - which has been sub-contracted to provide attendance services to l...

Corin Dann speaks with Reserve Bank Governor Dr Anna Breman

08 Apr 2026

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The Reserve Bank is warning inflation will rise because of the Middle East conflict, and hurt economic growth. Corin Dann speaks with Reserve Bank Gov...

Calls for changes to make operating heavy EV fleet easier

08 Apr 2026

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Transport operators say charging stations for trucks and some rule changes would help them convert more of the country's heavy vehicle fleets to elect...

Waitomo Group Chief Executive discusses fuel pricing

08 Apr 2026

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The price of Brent crude oil has fallen sharply following yesterday's announcement of a two-week ceasefire in the conflict between the United States a...

Business News for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Professor Al Gillespie discusses Middle East ceasefire

08 Apr 2026

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Professor of International Law at the University of Waikato, Al Gillespie discusses developments in the Middle East with Corin Dann.

An update on Middle East conflict from Washington DC

08 Apr 2026

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Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss from Washington DC.

Morning Rural News for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

New school report system labelled unfair by some principals

08 Apr 2026

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A group of Auckland principals say new reports which rate school performance are unfair to those in poorer areas, and are a one-size-fits-all model. L...

World News Wrap for 9 April 2026

08 Apr 2026

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Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Concerns grow over Cyclone Vaianu

08 Apr 2026

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Tairawhiti growers are bracing for more wild weather as Cyclone Vaianu bears down on the country. Ratahi Cross, chair of Ngai Tukairangi Trust spoke t...

Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 April

07 Apr 2026

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Winston Peters discusses meeting with Marco Rubio; Weekly Political Panel with Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni; An update from the Middle East with ...

DIY road markings appear in Mosgiel

07 Apr 2026

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Big white-coloured letters saying "slow down" and a wiggly pedestrian crossing are among DIY road markings appearing on a residential street in Mosgie...

Journalists who exposed Ben Roberts-Smith alleged war crimes

07 Apr 2026

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Australia's most decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been arrested and charged with the murders of multiple unarmed Afghan civilians and prisoners...

Sports Chat for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

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The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Are we in a renters market?

07 Apr 2026

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An update on the rental market with Money correspondent Susan Edmunds who spoke to Corin Dann.

Warnings in place for two severe tropical cyclones in Pacific

07 Apr 2026

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Two severe tropical cyclones are circling the South Pacific generating strong winds and heavy rain bands. Koroi Hawkins reports.

Weekly Political Panel for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

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Nicola Willis and Carmel Sepuloni joined Morning Report this morning for the Weekly Political Panel.

Political Update for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

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An update from the Beehive with RNZ's political editor Jo Moir.

How Middle East conflict is hitting NZ’s dairy sector

07 Apr 2026

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What was meant to be a bumper season for dairy farmers is now starting to look bleaker, as the war in the Middle East shows little sign of de-escalati...

Sports Chat for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Kakapo science advisor discusses breeding season

07 Apr 2026

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The Department of Conservation thinks this could be the biggest kakapo breeding season on record - but warns it's running out of predator-free islands...

Aucklanders issued fewer tickets but paying more

07 Apr 2026

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Auckland drivers are paying more than ever in parking fines, despite fewer tickets being issued. Auckland Transport Group Manager Parking Services Joh...

Charities say cost of living hitting vulnerable the hardest

07 Apr 2026

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Charities say increasing fuel prices and the soaring cost of living are hitting the most vulnerable the hardest. Lucy Xia reports.

Winston Peters discusses meeting with Marco Rubio

07 Apr 2026

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has outlined the significant negative economic impacts the conflict in the Middle East is having on New Zealand, and P...

Early Business News for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

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An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Commerce Commission responds to fuel price increases

07 Apr 2026

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It's costing a typical household $40 more to fill up their car than it did a week ago, according to analysis from Simplicity. Bryan Chapple, Commissio...

Middle East update: BBC Security Correspondent Frank Gardner

07 Apr 2026

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US President Donald Trump says "a whole civilisation will die tonight" if Iran fails to make a deal. BBC's Security Correspondent Frank Gardner spoke ...

Morning Rural News for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

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The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke.

Early Sports Chat for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

South Island football club taking legal action over fees

07 Apr 2026

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A small South Island football club is taking legal action against its local federation, alleging it is being charged excessive fees that are pushing r...

World News Wrap for 8 April 2026

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Plan to secure river access for fishers

07 Apr 2026

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A first-of-its-kind initiative hopes to ensure New Zealanders will forever have access to the country's best fishing. Chief executive of Fish & Game f...

Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 April

06 Apr 2026

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Our weekly interview with the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and opposition leader, Chris Hipkins; An update on New Zealand's fuel supply situation;...

Update on Artemis II’s record breaking mission

06 Apr 2026

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The four astronauts inside Nasa's Integrity capsule are now further from Planet Earth than any human has ever been before. RMIT University Associate P...

Romeo and Juliet return to Dunedin's Globe Theatre

06 Apr 2026

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Romeo and Juliet are returning to Dunedin's Globe Theatre 65 years after curtains first opened with a performance of Shakespeare's tragic romance. Tes...

Jono Ridler finishes 90 swim from North Cape to Wellington

06 Apr 2026

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Ultra marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is back on dry land after 90 days swimming from North Cape to Wellington. He braved cold water, jellyfish and rough...

Sports Chat for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.

Market Update for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

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Market Update for 7 April 2026

Families struggling with extra charges from rest homes

06 Apr 2026

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Families trying to find rest home care for loved ones are struggling with extra charges - even when they qualify for the government subsidy. Money cor...

New cable car mass transit option proposed for Queenstown

06 Apr 2026

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Cable cars could be carrying commuters across the rooftops of Queenstown if a new mass transit proposal gets the fast-track green light. Southern Infr...

Boil water notice issued for parts of Auckland

06 Apr 2026

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Thousands in Auckland have been warned to boil their water because of a possible E.coli case. Watercare Chief Operations Officer Mark Bourne spoke to ...

Weekly interview with opposition leader, Chris Hipkins

06 Apr 2026

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Opposition leader, Chris Hipkins spoke to Morning Report.

Weekly interview with Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon

06 Apr 2026

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Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Morning Report.

EV dealers report dramatic jump in sales

06 Apr 2026

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The demand for electric vehicles is so high that one Christchurch dealer has people agreeing to purchases even before they know the price. EV City own...

Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin discusses Artemis II mission

06 Apr 2026

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The Artemis II mission has broken the record for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth, previously set by the Apollo 13 mission in 197...

Sports Chat

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere

Market Update

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Update on fuel supply from Finance Minister, Nicola Willis

06 Apr 2026

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The Finance Minister says the country's fuel supplies are stable, but diesel levels have dipped slightly in the latest figures. Finance Minister Nicol...

Hospitality NZ reviews first Easter weekend under new laws

06 Apr 2026

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The hospitality sector is coming off its first big test under new alcohol trading rules, brought in just before Easter. Hospitality New Zealand Chief ...

Fuel price increases hitting education system

06 Apr 2026

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Schools that use diesel for heating are locking up their fuel tanks and preparing for big bills when they return from the school holidays. Education c...

An update on Middle East conflict from Washington DC

06 Apr 2026

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In an expletive-laden social media post, US President Donald Trump has threatened to target Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz i...

Early Business News for 7 Apil 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning update from RNZ's business team.

Wayne Brown takes axe to rate-payer funded catering

06 Apr 2026

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Auckland's Mayor is taking an axe to rate-payer funded catering. Documents show was more than $1M last year and almost $5M over the past four years. J...

Al Gillespie previews Winston Peters’ visit to Washington DC

06 Apr 2026

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It comes as Foreign Minister Winston Peters is scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week. Waikato University's ...

Journalist Kareem Chehayeb in Beirut, Lebanon

06 Apr 2026

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The Israeli military is reviewing a missile strike that killed an anti-Hezbollah political party official in Lebanon. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke...

Morning Rural News for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rising fuel costs hit artisan and specialty food suppliers with online or susbscription services and feijoa growers as the harvest gets underway. The ...

Early Sports Chat for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An early morning sports news update with Nathan Rarere.

Shiny diamond engagement ring found by metal detectorists

06 Apr 2026

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A shiny diamond engagement ring has found its way out of a deep creek, thanks to a community of metal detectorists - the volunteer heroes of New Zeala...

World News Wrap for 7 April 2026

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Federated Farmers say fuel prices affecting NZ crops

06 Apr 2026

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Soaring diesel prices are forcing some farmers to change what they grow and how they grow it. Federated Farmers Arable Chair David Birkett spoke to In...

Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 2 March

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An update from the Associate Transport Minister, James Meager; A mother and son found guilty of attempting to export pounamu to China; ASH describes v...

Holiday park plans nationwide Easter egg hunt

01 Apr 2026

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Staff at Top Ten Holiday Parks will be providing some assistance to the Easter bunny this weekend, hiding more than 30,000 eggs across 49 parks for it...

Charity registration deadline looms

01 Apr 2026

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Hundreds of charities could be at risk, if they don't re-register by Easter Sunday. Charlotte Stanley is the director of Charities Services at the Dep...

Ryan Crotty speaks ahead of last game at temporary home

01 Apr 2026

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The Crusaders will play their last game at the Apollo Projects Stadium tomorrow night. Canterbury and Crusaders assistant coach Ryan Crotty spoke to C...

Market Update

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

New KiwiSaver rate not flowing through to everyone

01 Apr 2026

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As of yesterday, you might have been getting more in your KiwiSaver account. But the new default rate isn't flowing through to everyone. Money corresp...

Wellington's Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital finds new home

01 Apr 2026

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Wellington's new Dorothy Spotswood Charity Hospital has found a home after a five-year search. Health correspondent Kate Green reports.

Winston Peters meets with Prime Minister of the Cook Islands

01 Apr 2026

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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has formally met with the Prime Minister of the Cook Islands. RNZ's Political Reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Corin D...

Community law centre boss says demand for services increasing

01 Apr 2026

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A free legal help organisation says tough economic times are driving up demand for their services. Community Law Centres Aotearoa chief executive Gwen...

Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin discusses Artemis launch

01 Apr 2026

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Astronomer Dr Ian Griffin spoke to Corin Dann hours ahead of the Artemis launch.

Duo found guilty after attempting to export pounamu to China

01 Apr 2026

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A mother and son have been found guilty after attempting to illegally export pounamu to China. Susan Wallace, representative from Ngati Mahaki ki Maka...