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Fernhill - From DOC to dairy on the family farm
Fifth generation dairy farmer Jason Christensen took a break from the family farm to try life as a DOC ranger. His experience in the world of conservation, evident on the Mt Bruce farm in the… Audio
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Sowing the seed for Māori to grow food
27 minutes agoCountry Life visits a food garden in Taranaki, where whānau are getting their hands in the soil and finding out how to sustain themselves from their own backyards. Audio
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Vet's extraordinary escape after 9-11
34 minutes agoNeil and Sandra Chesterton and their two sons escaped Afghanistan over the mountains on horseback after 9/11. The Inglewood vet was working for a charity there. He and Sandra chat to Country Life… Audio
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Country Life for 17 May 2024
about 1 hour agoThis week on Country Life we hear about a country vet's daring horseback escape from Afghanistan over the mountains on horseback after 9/11. We meet Pounamu Skelton who is on a mission to help Maori… Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss the rise of the Wellington Phoenix - they're on fire right now. Plus are persimmon the new apple? Niki Bezzant… Audio
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Focus on Politics for Friday 17 May 2024
6:30 pm todayIn Focus on Politics, political reporter Katie Scotcher looks at the latest funding boost for the Defence Force and how much more investment is needed. Audio
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The Panel with Niki Bezzant & David Farrar (Part 1)
6:15 pm todayTonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant & David Farrar discuss workplace bullying, and the situation in New Caledonia. Niki Bezzant is a journalist, speaker and author. David… Audio
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Climate change could force Thailand to move its capital
5:44 pm todayAsia correspondent Per Elinder Liljas speaks to Lisa Owen about the potential for Thailand to move its capital because of climate change, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping speaking of strengthened… Audio
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Evening business for 17 May 2024
5:36 pm todayNews from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Phoenix fever hits the capital for sell out semi
5:33 pm todayThe Wellington Phoenix will play their semi-final against the Melbourne Victory before a sold out home crowd on Saturday night. Pretoria Gordon reports. Audio
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Tourism operators call for better data
5:32 pm todayTourism operators says they're flying blind without decent regional travel data, making it hard to know what to target to best attract visitors. Tess Brunton reports. Audio
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All White and a former Phoenix captain have been arrested
5:27 pm todayAn All White and a former Wellington Phoenix captain have both been arrested in Australia. Sports reporter Jonty Dine speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
5:25 pm todayThe Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
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Kiwis remain stuck in Noumea until at least Tuesday
5:06 pm todayShula Guse speaks to Lisa Owen about being stuck in Noumea as the violence escalates, and the airport remains closed. Audio
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Air NZ forced to cancel New Caledonia flights
4:46 pm todayAir NZ Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce speaks to Lisa Owen about the effect on its New Caledonia flights, with the airport closed until at least Tuesday. Audio
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Kiwis feeling abandoned in New Caledonia
4:42 pm todayNew Zealanders stuck amongst riots and civil unrest in New Caledonia's capital say they feel abandoned by their own country. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
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Football fever ahead of the Phoenix's big match
4:30 pm todayRNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about football fever running rampant through Wellington ahead of the Phoenix's big game on Saturday. Audio
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NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
4:25 pm todayNZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
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Wildfire season kicks off in Canada
4:17 pm todayCanada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the wildfire season kicking off, Freedom Convoy organiser Pat King criminal trial starting and the unlikely victor from Drake and… Audio
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One NZ closes Britomart store over staff safety
4:06 pm todayOne NZ CEO Jason Paris speaks to Lisa Owen about the decision behind closing its Britomart store. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 17 May 2024
3:50 pm todayToday on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss how you know your partner is marriage material. [picture… Audio
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Critter of the Week: putawa or bracket fungus
3:35 pm todayThis week's critter is the putawa or bracket fungus (also known as white punk, pangu or morepork bread). The fruiting body of this fungus looks a bit like a caramel-coloured flying saucer that crashed… Audio