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Plan to eradicate wild deer from Northland's forests
3 May 2024An ambitious plan to eradicate every last wild deer from Northland's forests is underway. Peter de Graaf reports. Audio
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The accounting rules at the centre of a major climate fight
A climate change bill of up $23 billion that needs to be paid by 2030 is not included in the Government's official accounts. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
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NZEI on government's literacy teaching approach
3 May 2024The Primary teachers' union NZEI wants to see literacy teaching methods that are personalised to students, and says it's risky for politicians to mandate classrooms too much. NZEI president Mark… Audio
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Ferry to take pedestrians across harbour while bridge fixed
3 May 2024Locals and tourists seem to be onboard with a plan to use a ferry while a footbridge across Viaduct Harbour in central Auckland is repaired, but many reckon it will still be faster to walk. Reporter… Audio
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Christchurch City Council says they intend to fund Arts Centre
3 May 2024Christchurch City Councillors say they are listening to the public and have every intention of funding the cash-strapped Arts Centre, despite it being left out of the draft Long-Term Plan. Niva… Audio
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Marlborough District Council tells Spring Creek residents plans for stop bank
3 May 2024Around 80 Spring Creek residents turned out to hear the council's plans to fix the damaged stopbanks that are supposed to protect the South Island town from the Wairau River. Samantha Gee was at the… Audio
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Huge turnout expected in Tonga for Super Rugby match
A massive turnout is expected for the first-ever Super Rugby Pacific game hosted in Tonga this weekend. Journalist Kalafi Moala spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
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Education Ministry promises to do more about asbestos
3 May 2024The Education Ministry is promising to do more about asbestos problems in schools as builders and a principal speak up about how dealing with the risky material could be made better - and safer. Phil… Audio
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Lifting Literacy Aotearoa on govt's new approach to literacy
3 May 2024An advocacy group for structured literacy education is happy with the government's decision to mandate the approach from next year, but says they have some reservations around implementation. Lifting… Audio
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First week of school phone ban comes to an end
The pinging sound of social media notifications should have been silenced in classrooms around the country this week as the government's Away for the Day cellphone ban came into force. Education… Audio
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Victoria university to host debate on freedom of speech
The on-again-off-again debate on freedom of speech at Victoria University appears to be on again. Victoria's vice chancellor Nic Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Green MP Julie Anne Genter under fire
3 May 2024There's been more bad publicity for the Green Party with MP Julie Anne Genter in the firing line for a second time this week. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Labour's David Parker on AUKUS Pillar Two
Labour is calling for Foreign Minister Winston Peters to be sacked as Foreign Affairs Minister and say the attack on Bob Carr is a new low for politicians here. Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson… Audio
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Business News for 3 May 2024
3 May 2024News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Discussions on how to reduce Auckland Ferry emissions
3 May 2024Maritime operators have been discussing ways for Auckland's ferry network to reach zero emissions at a conference in the city. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
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Insurance laws 'too complicated' says minister
The Minister for Commerce and Consumer Affairs says insurance laws are too complicated and change is long overdue. Minister Andrew Bayly spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Early Business News for 3 May 2024
3 May 2024A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
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Duck shooting season set to begin
3 May 2024Duck shooting season kicks off this weekend, with over 60,000 people expected to get out in the wild over the next two days. Chief executive Corina Jordan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Trump faces prospect of additional sanctions due to comments
It is day 10 of Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York, and the former president is facing the prospect of additional sanctions due to more comments he made about individuals involved… Audio
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Young geniuses launch Solve For Tomorrow competition
Leonard Powell went along to the launch of the Solve For Tomorrow competition to meet some young geniuses, and VIP judge Dr Joel Rindelaub. Audio
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Explained: Samoa's dengue fever outbreak
Samoa has declared a dengue fever outbreak - RNZ explainer editor Katie Kenny tells Nathan what's going on and if we need to worry about a similar situation in Aoteraoa. Audio
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Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
3 May 2024Our Minister of Fruit and Veges lines up the cold weather veggies and Nathan surprises him with his love of Chimichurri. Fruit of the Week: NZ Lemons Audio