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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 July 2024
On today's episode, Presbyterian Support Otago says it is open to a police investigation, after the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into abuse in care revealed the organisation destroyed the… Audio
Govt proposes changes to Marine and Coastal Area Act
The government is proposing legislation to nullify a Court of Appeal decision and amend the Marine and Coastal Area Act to so Māori will again need to prove they've had continuous exclusive use and… Audio
Minor eruption at Whakaari White Island
The volcano had been emitting steam and gas nearly constantly since an eruption in May.
Te Pāti Māori warns govt over changes to marine customary rights
Te Pāti Māori is warning the government its move to overturn a court decision on marine customary rights risks a return to the big Foreshore and Seabed protests of 20 years ago. Lillian Hanly has… Audio
Tanker with 1500 tonnes of oil sinks off Philippines
If all of the oil in the tanker leaks, it will be the biggest spill in Philippine history, coast guard says.
Council fined $67,500 for releasing 2.8 million litres of wastewater in stream
Matamata-Piako District Council has been convicted and fined $67,500 for unlawfully discharging at least 2.8 million litres of wastewater into the Mangawhero Stream last year.
Estuaries: nature's sieve for plastic
A team of Auckland University researchers have used the Waitematā estuary as their testing ground to see how much plastic would be retained. They were astonished by the results. Audio
Mapping the deep
A research team from the Ocean Exploration Trust is exploring the unknown deep sea habitats near Jarvis Island. Live from the ship is Lucy Dickie, Communications and Outreach Officer. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 25 July
On today's episode, survivors of abuse in care are demanding action to match the apologies that followed the release of the final, damning report of the royal commission, we hear from Minister Erica… Audio
AI-trained laser could aid against weed problem
A New Zealand plant biologist has come up with a laser that can kill targeted weeds using artificial intelligence. Audio
Seven million mussels to be placed in Hauraki Gulf
Seven million mussels will be placed in the Hauraki Gulf next week to help reverse decades-long damage. Ngati Manuhiri Settlement Trust Chief Executive Nicola MacDonald spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
NZ manufacturer of EV charges switches focus to Aus market
A New Zealand manufacturer of EV chargers is switching its focus to the Australian market, because of New Zealand's plunging EV sales. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Temperatures to plunge as polar blast heads towards NZ
A chilly polar blast is set to plunge New Zealand into the depths of winter next week. Forecaster John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Chasing rats and other challenges - the life of a DOC biosecurity advisor in the Hauraki Gulf
Claire Warren is a biosecurity advisor for the Department of Conservation in the Hauraki Gulf - what exactly does that job entail? She talked with First Up's Jimmy Ellingham. Audio
A voyage of deep-sea discoveries
An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Veronika Meduna meets slimy fish, snails, and tiny… Audio
A new use for kombucha in hospitals
Wellington Regional Hospital's anaesthesia department is using dried scoby as replica human tissue for training purposes. Audio
Upper Selwyn Huts residents get reprieve from future eviction
Selwyn District Councillors have voted to review the deadline by which residents living in the Upper Selwyn Huts must leave.
Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Audio
Our Changing World – The ocean census voyage
An expedition to the Bounty Trough off the Otago Coast uncovers a treasure trove of deep-sea creatures – including some species new to science. Audio
Residents might get temporary reprieve from planned eviction
Selwyn District Councillors are considering reviewing the deadline by which residents living in the Upper Selwyn Huts must leave.
