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Gianina Schwanecke takes a drive through remote parts of Hawke's Bay with livestock carrier Stephenson Transport, a multi-generation family run business still going strong.

A supermarket in forest form - Anisha Satya joins researchers at Lincoln University to see how fruits, veggies and medicinal plants can coexist in a food forest.

After devastating cyclone damage, WoolWorks' Napier plant is humming again, transforming fleece from hill country shearing sheds into the clean, dry, pressed, product ready for carpet makers and other manufacturers. Country Life takes a tour.

A wrap of news from RNZ's Rural news desk

Country Life hops in the cab of a stock truck moving cattle, joins a crew planting a food forest in Canterbury and takes a tour of the country's largest wool scouring factory

First up, the fallout from the resignation of Labour candidate Kerrin Leoni after a video emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel Mob members. Then, there's only two days left to enroll before the election of 7 November. The panel talks to the campaign director of On A Roll, a campaign to get young people enrolled. Are young people really disengaged from politics and the election process? The...

Former Olympic rower Les O'Connell had his gold medal stolen in February when his Christchurch home was burgled. O'Conell won the medal at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about the months-long endeavour to get it replaced.

The UK government is working to identify any potential exposure of its online systems from a cyber security flaw which is also affecting websites globally. UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke with Lisa Owen.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

In Dunedin, young voters are dragging the chain, with almost half of those under the age of 25 not enrolled. South Island Correspondent Tim Brown reports from Dunedin's student quarter.

K9-kuddles has been going into student halls' of residence for a decade, helping stressed students keep calm and carry on, espsecially at exam time. However, co-founder Jacinta Grey and her two dogs Ernie and Whitney are retiring. Jacinta spoke with Lisa Owen.

Health Minister Simeon Brown met with familes of children being treated at the Starship Hospital following treatment delays and problems with staff numbers. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to Lisa Owen.

National says the resignation of Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni shows its opponents can't be trusted on law and order. Political reporter Russell Palmer has more.

All the top stories and other headlines from the day

Air Marshal Tony Davies has resigned after admitting an "inappropriate relationship" while in a position of command. Minister of Defence Paul Goldsmith said his position was no longer tenable due to integrety matters. Political editor Jo Moir spoke with Lisa Owen.

A leading health researcher is concerned about the return of smoking in pop culture and the risk it poses to smoke-free goals. Professor Janet Hoek, co-director of ASPIRE Aotearoa - research for a tobacco-free future, spoke with Lisa Owen.

The survivor has to deal directly with the school where the abuse happened and says he's getting nowhere. He says he's frustrated and unable to move on. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more.

The thrilling T20 opener saw India chase down the Black Caps' 225 run total, coming out with a win in the opening tour match. Sport editor Dana Johannsen spoke to Lisa Owen.

Kaitangata has officially been added to the NZTA's Southern Scenic Route. The 600km route between Queenstown and Dunedin includes Lake Wakatipuy and the Catlins. Lisa Owen spoke to Joyce Beck from Kaitangata Promotions.

Flooding in Queensland closes several schools, while the Australia government goes up against the European Space Agency. Australia correspondent Katie Silver spoke with Lisa Owen.

Labour's Tamaki Makaurau candidate Kerrin Leoni has resigned after footage emerged of her campaigning alongside Mongrel mob members. Party leader Chris Hipkins said racism was partly to blame, however campaigning alongside gangs was unacceptable. Former Maori Party co-leader Te Ururoa Flavell 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.