Lately for Friday 19 November 2021

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10:20 DoC permit delay stymies Waihi shark research

Waihi locals are worried abut the number of great white shark encounters in Bowentown harbour in the last month  and they're calling on authorities to take action as the town prepares for warmer beach days. Less than a year ago, 19 year old Kaelah Marlow died after a shark attack in the harbour.  Shark researcher, Dr Riley Elliott has identified 15 different individual Great Whites in the area in the past three months but he's not been able to undertake research because he's still waiting for a permit from the Department of Conservation.

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10:50 Christmas Island red crabs begin annual migration

Christmas Island's annual red crab migration has begun as millions flood the streets and hide in office entrances to escape the tropical heat. Tanya Detto is a Technical Support Officer at Christmas Island National Park and speaks with Karyn about the annual event.

10:45 Kiwi Rules with Miss Leading
 

Wellington electronic music producer, singer and poet, Miss Leading, picks the tunes on Kiwi Rules.

Photo: Miss Leading