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Hundreds of endangered Canterbury knobbled weevils have been released at a secret location. The tiny beetles are protected under the Wildlife Act, and were thought to be extinct, but were rediscovered in the early 2000s. Six of them became 260, mating in a laboratory in Mosgiel. DOC entomologist Tara Murray spoke to Lisa Owen.

Crown lawyers in the Supreme Court today say a photo montage at the heart of Scott Watson's appeal is only one piece of evidence in an overwhelming case against him. Watson is appealing his conviction for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in Marlborough Sounds on New Years' Day in 1998. Ellen O'Dwyer was at the Supreme Court and spoke to Lisa Owen.

Higher prices and cost of living remain the number one election issue for many around the motu. The IPSOS Issues monitor survey had had it in the top spot for Kiwis since early 2022. The two men vying to be prime minister say they understand the cost of living crisis - but do they really when they're both earning more than $300,000 a year? Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

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Community activists and politicians are fighting to stop the sale of a Kainga Ora owned social housing development in Wellington. The sale has sparked local backlash over concerns for community spirit and affordable housing - with the Labour and Green parties calling for the sale to be put on hold until after the election. Anya Fielding reports.

An innovative Kiwi company, that is revolutionising the way e-waste is recycled is building a factory in Texas. Mint Innovation is using a lower carbon chemical process to isolate reusable metals from old computers and phones, helping reduce the need for mining as demand for electronics grow. Mint Innovation's founder and executive director Will Barker spoke to Lisa Owen.

Thousands of university and polytech staff have walked off the job across the country today. The Tertiary Education Union estimates 8000 members are participating in the mass industrial action over pay. Reporter Felix Walton is at the University of Auckland spoke to Lisa Owen.

The PNG Chiefs have today unveiled their first jersey and logo, marking another milestone on the road to their NRL debut in 2028. The big reveal comes in the middle of a legal stoush with New Zealand Rugby over the Chiefs name. Sports editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Researchers are teaching a select few Waikato dogs to sniff out a tropical disease known as snail fever. The disease is caused by a parasitic worm and can cause serious complications. Waikato University's Scent Detection Research group is training dogs to identify infected urine samples. Director of the unit, Associate Professor Tim Edward spoke to Lisa Owen.

The man accused of brutally attacking an independent Australian MP has appeared in court today. Helen Haines was rammed twice and left pinned between two cars in front of her electorate office Wangaratta, north east of Melbourne. Brend Nugent - a local whose family has links to the injured MP - faces several charges. The ABC's Ben Knight spoke to Lisa Owen from Wangaratta.

A Hawke's Bay vet nurse and mother of two is challenging politicians to live on her income for a month and decide what they're prepared to sacrifice to balance the budget. Kayla Knibb says she is 'angry, exhausted' and 'sick of watching politicians argue over election polls' while families like hers are 'drowning'. Kayla Knibb spoke to Lisa Owen.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Taika Waititi's latest film is called Klara and the Sun, based on the novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, it's a story about love, loneliness, family and what makes us human. Klara and the Sun stars Jenny Ortega, Amy Adams and the New Zealand landscape outside Wanaka. Waititi's films often find humour and humanity in unexpected places, from Hunt for the Wilderpeople to Jojo Rabbit. This time however, he's ta...

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

Time for Bookmarks now and today we're joined by Petrina D'Rozario, founder and festival director of the Indian Film Festival New Zealand. It's the country's first dedicated Indian film festival, bringing more than 30 films in more than 11 languages to screens across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Opening night is on October 22 at Auckland's Hoyts Sylvia Park ...Petrina D'Rozario shares he...

Wednesdays here on Afternoons means a chance to talk food .. each week Kelly Gibney joins me to brighten up your weekly meal routine.

Remember we'd love to hear from you if you have a great travel story to share .. doesn't need to be fancy or far away! Text us on 2101 or email afternoons@rnz.co.nz Today we're heading off to Indonesia with Afternoons listener Lucy Sheridan, who celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary with a trip through the Flores Islands and Komodo National Park.

The latest RNZ Pacific news.

What Israel's Pacific Islands Forum partnership means for NZ; Former National minister questions Luxon's Opportunity stance; Wellness and recovery become big business for gyms.

Our Changing World is an RNZ podcast that looks into science and nature topics .. every Wednesday Jesse chat to someone from the team about what they're investigating .. today Jesse is joined by producer Ayana Piper-Healion .. who is keen to talk about a genetic form of Parkinsons related to a single gene known as PINK1.

Gary McCormick is a man of many careers. You might know him as a poet, from his time opening for Dave Dobyn, or his years on radio and tv - particularly his show Heartland from the early 90s. The through line in all of them is life on the road. Travelling around the country, collecting stories and entertaining people. The next stage of his career sees him returning to his roots - embarking on a to...

At 17, Catherine Warman is about to become a published author Her first book - Primrose the Badger - is set to be released in the UK next month by Olympia Publishers. Catherine joins us to tell us about her book and how she got a deal!