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More than 550 notices threatening tenants with losing their home have been issued by Kainga Ora, since Ministers directed the state housing agency to toughen up on disruptive tenants.  The year before, only 41 warnings were given out.  Housing Minister Chris Bishop says second notices are also declining, showing tenants are aware of the crackdown.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/li...

The Warriors have been dealt a crucial blow before the season has even started.  33 year old captain Tohu Harris has been forced into an early retirement due to a wrist injury.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hundreds have packed into Washington's National Cathedral to mourn 39th US President Jimmy Carter who died last week aged 100.  All five living US Presidents attended the service, before officials began transporting Carter's body to his home state and final resting place - Georgia.  Canterbury University Associate Professor Peter Field says Carter signed the 1978 peace treaty between Isr...

Situated on the scenic west coast of the South Island is Buller, full of walks from inland at the Buller Gorge and old coal mine sites, to along the coastline passing countless beaches and estuaries.  Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine joins with how the year has been for Buller.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just two hours from Auckland sits Whangarei - the gateway to the north.  It's easily accessible and with plenty on year-round, it's earned its title 'the winterless north'. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Debbie Ngarewa-Packer says many people submitting on the Treaty Principles Bill had never done so before.  The Justice Select Committee is meeting today to discuss accepting late submissions after people reported technical issues with the Parliamentary website, ahead of Tuesday's deadline. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wellington's Reading Cinema Complex has sat empty on Courtenay Place for six years, but has now been purchased by Wellington's Prime Property Group.  Epic Hospitality Group owner Greig Wilson says the building's closure in 2019 had an immediate effect on business revenue on the street.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NIWA's Annual Climate Summary shows the average temperature was about 13 degrees - the 10th warmest year on record. 2022 was the warmest.  NIWA's Principal Scientist Chris Brandolino says this year, we're seeing El Niño-like patterns. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group fighting misinformation says Facebook's solution to moderation shouldn't just be switching off fact-checkers.  Meta, which also owns Instagram, says it will change to community based moderation like that used on X.  Its Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg says the third party fact-checkers it uses have become too politically-biased. But Fact Aotearoa spokesperson Stephen Judd says th...

Dairy farmers are hoping for a win at the Global Dairy Trade auction following a slip in the latest prices.  The first auction of the year this morning has overall dairy prices down 1.4% and the price of whole milk powder down 2.1%. Fonterra Cooperative Council Chair John Stevenson says it's still a great time to be a farmer in New Zealand.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Point Chevalier local, Andrew McMartin, says shopping trolleys are frequently abandoned on his street, estimating he has spotted more than 50 in recent months.  He says he lives less than two blocks from the nearest supermarket, and has collected 17 this week alone.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justin Trudeau's resignation as Canadian Prime Minister could have a flow-on effect on New Zealand's security.  The opposing Conservative Party has been polling significantly higher than Trudeau in the lead-up to Canada's next general election - which must be before October.  International Law Professor Alexander Gillespie says New Zealand often uses Canada to justify security policy.&nb...

The Bus and Coach Association questions whether a century-old policy is still fit for purpose after it caused school bus routes to be cut.  Chief Executive Delaney Myers says the Ministry of Education decides bus services on cost, the number of students, and available public transport - but things have changed in the past 100 years.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy i...

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says the privately owned plane was trying to take off from the water near Rottnest Island, around 4pm local time.  Police were told the aircraft took off, clipped a rocky outcrop, and went down into the ocean.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Facebook and Instagram are ending the use of third-party fact-checkers in favour of user-based moderation.  Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg says fact-checkers are too politically biased, and it's time to return to the roots of free expression.  Correspondent Richard Arnold says it means platforms will now rely on user-notes and comments, following the example of X, formerly Twitter.  LIST...

The Bay of Plenty holds several small towns worth exploring - Whakatane, Ohope, Matata, and many more.  With plenty of beautiful beaches, it's a great place to take the surf board or kayak to enjoy a day out on the water.  Whakatane District mayor, Victor Lucas, joins to wrap the year for the district.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back-country hut users say the Department of Conservation needs to step up maintenance if it wants to increase charges.  A proposal suggests charging people up to $57 a night to use many huts, as well as switching from a first-come-first-served system to a hotel-style booking system.  Federated Mountain Clubs President Megan Dimozantos says the community has no issue with paying a modest...

Comedian Nikki Glaser was the first woman ever to host a Golden Globes ceremony and got good marks all around for a funny performance, without any bad low blows.  Emilia Perez and The Brutalist came away with four and three award respectively, perhaps a good indicator at what's to come at the Oscars.  For TV shows, Shogun, Hacks, and Baby Reindeer took home most of the awards.  Ente...

The Commerce Commission's first annual grocery report shows New Zealand shoppers paid almost 20% margins on goods like bread, flour, and eggs.  Supermarkets are blaming price increases on rising supplier charges and the general cost of doing business, but grocery commentator Ernie Newman says he doesn't believe the supermarket narrative.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

David Seymour says he's anticipating a high volume of submissions on his Treaty Principles Bill, closing at midnight tonight.  The bill passed its first reading last year, and is set to go through the Select Committee process.  National and New Zealand First have promised to vote it down.  The Act leader says he's been told 15,000 submissions were received within the first 10 days.&...

Just under a year ago, sunny Gisborne were gearing up for a good summer when the cyclone hit.  The region has since been recovering, desperately trying to get tourists back - and they have plenty to offer.  Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz joins to discuss the year that's been.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Surgeon-General Vivek Murthy is pushing for reassessment of consumption guidelines, and wants alcoholic drinks to carry a cancer warning label.  Alcohol Healthwatch Director, Andrew Galloway, says a trial in Canada saw labels as effective in reducing consumption.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The discovery of an Oriental fruit fly in Papatoetoe is reigniting messages of caution for New Zealanders returning from overseas.  Biosecurity New Zealand says the fly could cause extensive economic damage to the horticulture industry if it were allowed to establish here.  United Fresh New Zealand President Jerry Prendergast says prevention requires effort from the public.  LISTEN...

Dame Tariana Turia served as a Minister under Labour and National governments, and founded Te Pati Maori, before retiring from politics in 2014.  She was instrumental in setting up the wellbeing agency Whanau Ora.  Former Chair, Merepeka Raukawa-Tait says Turia's death leaves a significant gap.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Open Justice reports 450 assaults have occurred in courtrooms since 2019 - many targeted towards counsel or other court personnel. Most recently, two security guards were assaulted in Invercargill, leaving one with facial injuries.  The Law Association's Samira Taghavi told Tim Beveridge slow processes and stressful proceedings leads to emotional outbursts.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.c...