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UK defence secretary resigns over armed forces funding
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer grappling with another political setback after defence secretary John Healey's shock resignation over…
Evening business for 12 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
All Aotearoa showdown in Super Rugby semi-finals
It is an all Aotearoa showdown in the Super Rugby semis this weekend. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen.
UK vets calling for ban of flea treatments
In the UK a panel of vets believes commonly used over the counter flea treatments should be banned because of concern over environmental damage. New Zealand vet Siobhan Graham spoke to Lisa Owen…
Review quietly launched into health impacts of nitrate
New Zealand has quietly launched a review into the health impacts of nitrate in drinking water, RNZ has learned. It follows moves by Denmark to drastically lower nitrate limits, based on studies…
Taranaki mayors say disability support changes will put unfair burden on the district
A group of Taranaki mayors want urgent changes to a proposed disability support law they believe will put a disproportionate and unfair burden on their district. Taranaki has a higher than average…
Using fermentation to turn difficult food waste into living soil
A Taranaki-based startup using fermentation to turn difficult food waste into living soil is gaining momentum. Green Loop collects not only organic waste but also processed foods, meat and dairy…
Climate change may cause increase in bacteria infected water
New Zealand researchers are warning climate change may mean an increase in bacteria infected seafood and the water itself. The group of waterborne bacteria called Vibrio can cause stomach bugs,…
Fourteen staff members take time off after patient assaults at new mental health ward
Fourteen staff members have had to take time off work after being assaulted by patients at Palmerston North Hospital's new mental health ward, Ngā Wai Ngāro, since it opened in February. Now the…
Day one of FIFA world cup ends with more red cards than in two decades of matches
The final whistle has blown on day one of the Football World Cup - and the opening of the 23rd edition of the tournament will be remembered for discipline issues on and off the field. Sports reporter…
By-law sought to stop people feeding Kea
Conservations are calling for the Selwyn District Council to consider a by-law to stop people feeding Kea at Arthur's Pass, something they say can be fatal. It encourages Kea to hang around roads and…
Iran peace agreement could be reached this weekend says Trump
Middle East correspondent Lou Browne spoke to Lisa Owen about a peace agreement with Iran that could be reached this weekend accord to Donald Trump after calling off a fresh round of planned US…
Calls for improvements to fatal intersection gaining momentum
A nurse is calling for improvements to a fatal intersection on a popular holiday highway between Auckland and the Coromandel. There have been a number of fatal and serious injury accidents at the…
Australia's One Nation polling ahead of governing Labor Party
Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about Australia's major political parties continuing to grapple with a surge in support for One Nation, after a recent survey put the party…
Evening business for 11 June 2026
News from the business sector, including a market report.
Otago principal running to raise money for school camp
A determined Otago school principal is not one to run from a problem, instead he is literally running towards a solution. Rob Taylor from Dunedin's Musselburgh Primary was reluctant to pass extra…
Government won't pay billions to meet climate commitments
The Prime Minister has said he will not paying the billions of dollars Treasury estimates is needed for New Zealand to meet its climate commitments. Treasury today said it could cost up to $5 billion…
Children should have a say in a potential social media ban - Children's Commissioner
The Children's Commissioner is calling for young people's voices to be heard in discussions around banning social media for under-16s. The government has promised an update this month on a proposal…
Mystery defecator shuts down Masterton fernery again
A mystery defecator has struck again - closing a much-loved fernery in Masterton while cleaning teams wiped up their mess. The Queen Elizabeth park attraction - which features an enclosed walk around…
FIFA World Cup tipped to be most environmentally damaging sports event in history
Three countries, 16 cities, more teams and more matches. A University of Auckland researcher says it all means the FIFA World Cup is predicted to be history's most environmentally damaging sports…
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