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Several big announcements this year have left vegetable growers around the country wondering what comes next. Heinz Wattie's is closing four sites, including its frozen packing operation in Hastings, while McCain is shutting its Hastings vegetable processing plant. For crop farmers, that means finding new buyers, rethinking what they plant, and asking whether New Zealand can support a local frozen...

For many children, seeing where their food comes from and understanding life on a working farm is a bit of an unknown. That's why Patoka-based farmer and vet Dr Sally Newall developed a new learning facility to help change this. Sally joins Jesse from her farm in Patoka near Napier.

Treasury has today opened the country's financial books to reveal the state of the government accounts. It's what's known as PREFU - or the Pre-Election Fiscal Update. As well as a financial snapshot, it also provides forecasts on key areas like inflation, wages, the housing market and unemployment for the next few years. RNZ Business Editor Corin Dann talks it through with Jesse.

Today: Opportunity lays out coalition bottom lines on the environment, economic competition and lobbying regulation ... What happened to the land tax and the universal basic income? Leader Qiulae Wong joined us. With diesel prices spiking and concerns about supply Transporting New Zealand says we should double our diesel reserves. We'll hear their plans for a fuel resilience fund and how to pay fo...

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

The strategic voting debate is one of the interesting stories emerging in this election campaign, with some parties encouraging it, and others calling it "the opposite of clever." Don Brash, a former leader of both National and ACT, spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Diesel prices are surging again, with the average price up around $3.18 a litre - the highest point since May. Road freight association Transporting New Zealand is warning that continued volatility in the market highlights the need for more resilient fuel reserves here. Its spokesperson, Mark Stockdale spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The Opportunity Party has laid out its bottom lines for any post-election negotiations, as a new poll has it clutching the balance of power. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Guyon Espiner.

English Premier League football club Manchester City found guilty for breaking financial regulations, while the Black Ferns lose a tight game to the world champions England. 

She's now the Executive Director of Nga Rangatahi Toa, an organisation that uses creative practice, cultural connection and self-care strategies to help rangatahi find their voice and create positive pathways for themselves.

A new luxury store opens in Auckland's CBD, as a conference in the city weighs up the increase in businesses' use of artificial intelligence and whether it could spell the end for traditional software services.

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

The wildfire threat to Blenheim and Hanmer have led FENZ to warn residents, even in the towns, to have a grab bag ready in case of a major fire on the back of the El Niño weather system. Ian Allen is editor of the Marlborough Express

Christchurch podiatrist Simon Wheeler says the popularity of minimal and barefoot shoes has likely peaked. He says the popularity now is about higher stack heights, maximal cushioning, and rocker-style shoes.

He has co-written a book with music journalist Michael Dwyer. Split Enz: An Adventure in Music and Design is full of photographs, designs and recollections of the band from the 1970s through to today. 

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

The fallout from the US President's attack on the press continues after a court rules in favour of letting some journalists back into the White House. Danielle also discusses Chinese President Xi's visit to Washington.

Time is running out for those with outstanding income tax debt to make use of an IRD pilot scheme that could help them avoid being stung by the authorities. 

Hato Hone St John is pushing for more volunteers to learn how to perform CPR, and be available to offer lifesaving support. 

Health insurance became the largest category of disputes to the ombudsman for the first time in the year to June. 

The latest news and sport from RNZ Pacific.

On today's episode Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's latest poll result; Councillors meet to discuss Auckland landslide risks; Booth's Logistics boss discusses fuel price rises; John Campbell talks to voters in Mt Roskill electorate.