Show Notes
A collaboration between the Government, a Northland iwi and oyster farmers will see a new oyster farm on the Kaipara Harbour. For years, wastewater flowing into the Mahurangi Harbour near Warkworth has plagued oyster farmers. RNZ reporter Jessica Hopkins has more.
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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.
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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.