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A new scheme to get private money to restore nature and combat climate change has been announced by Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

That's the claim from the PSA union after a survey showed 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay and nearly half of workers under 25 are considering leaving. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders; The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy; Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Aucklanders can expect some exceptional performances to celebrate New Zealand Music Month right in the CBD with MIGHTY. It will let a handful of people into a live, acoustic and intimate performance with some of our best musicians for free. Jamie Newman is organising the event and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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The Opportunity Party has announced its tax policy, which includes a land tax and making Kiwisaver compulsory with contribution rates of six percent from employers and employees. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Climate report urges action on ten critical risks; Energy boss previews government's solar energy announcement; Labour responds to decision to scrap BSA.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

The government has confirmed the BSA will be scrapped. Does the decision have broader support, or would a Labour government bring it back? Reuben Davidson, Labour's spokesperson for Broadcasting, Media and Creative Economy spoke to Guyon

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

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SUPA Energy CEO, Luke Blincoe previews Thursday afternoon's solar energy announcement from the Minister of Regulation. Blincoe spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment is out and it's urging the government to act on ten critical priorities where climate change is hitting New Zealand hardest. Jo Hendy, Chief Executive of New Zealand's Climate Change Commission spoke to Guyon Espiner.

ASB chief economist responds to latest unemployment figures; New mental health funding for Northland youth; Are we falling for conspiracy theories more often?

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A new study shows respondents to surveys are trolling researchers. Associate Professor Matt Williams from Massey University, who studies misinformation and conspiracy theories spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

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Economists say the numbers largely show the state of the labour market before the Middle East conflict broke out. Nick Tuffley, ASB's chief economist, spoke to Guyon Espiner.