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Call for the government to encourage working from home to ease fuel costs; Nelson's mayor responds to Air New Zealand flight cancellations affecting the region; Expert says the government must act to secure New Zealand's long-term energy supply; Child Cancer Foundation reports a surge in families needing support; Fuel companies warned over pricing as costs climb.

We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Richard Willingham from ABC in Tasmania.

An update on the state of hedgehog eradication from Pest Free Banks Peninsula's Tim Sjoberg, who spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's that time of the week when newsmakers relax and everyday locals come to the fore in our regional check in. Today we're in Dunedin as their Fringe festival is in full swing, and who better to give us the lay of the creative land but Student Media. Dunedin student radio host Zac Hoffman spoke to Corin Dann.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

What can New Zealand workers do if they're facing a costly commute as fuel prices rise? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

1 News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and former All Black captain Taine Randell discuss this weekend's sport action.

Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which says it will be quick to call out any unjustified price rises at the pump. Bryan Chapple, commissioner at the Commerce Commission spoke to Corin Dann.

Flood specialists are urging households to consider what simple and low-cost steps they could take to limit damage to their home from extreme rainfall. Climate change correspondent Kate Newton reports.

This weekend sees the popular Pasifika Festival return to Auckland's Western Springs Lakeside Park. Jep Savali is the Group Manager of Major Events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Government will be trialling digital labels on food products, where customers scan a QR code to get nutritional information. Consumer NZ's Researcher Belinda Castles spoke to Corin Dann.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Joe Porter.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

The union representing public servants is calling on the government to encourage working from home, in the face of rising petrol prices. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Air New Zealand is cancelling 1100 - affecting 44,000 passengers throughout the country over the next two months. Nelson is one city where some flights will be cancelled, its mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann.

Car dealers say the cost of fuel is pushing people to buy electric vehicles. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook reports.

An energy expert says now is the time for the government to secure the country's energy future. David Keat was a senior leader at Marsden Point, he spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A charity supporting families with a child going through cancer says it's seen a 20% increase in whanau using its services in the last year. Child Cancer Foundation chief executive Monica Briggs spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Iran's new Supreme Leader says Iran should continue targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann from Iraq.

The impact of the conflict in The Middle East continues to hurt our primary industries.

On Sunday the Christchurch City Council is holding a service to remember the 51 lives lost and the thousands more forever changed by the Christchurch mosque attack. Timothy Brown reports.

Catch up with the latest headlines from around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

A leading IT services company says AI should be a baseline skill for every New Zealander but it warns many in the workplace aren't getting the grounding they need. Datacom company director of AI Lou Compagnone spoke to Corin Dann.

Ministers meet to discuss New Zealand's fuel reserves and supply chain risks; Air New Zealand's CEO responds to rising fuel costs and possible fare surcharges; Legal action filed after pay rises offered only to non-union staff; Vegetable growers say they were blindsided by a proposal from Wattie's; Employers warned to manage sick leave pressures as a new COVID wave spreads

A surprisingly large group of kea has been spotted in Aoraki Mount Cook National Park, giving scientists a chance to learn more about how these alpine parrots move across the South Island. DOC Senior Science Advisor Kerry Weston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Womad festival will return to New Plymouth next year. The three-day event pulled the plug on this year's festival last September after facing rising costs. WOMAD Aotearoa event director Suzanne Porter spoke to Corin Dann.

An Auckland pharmacy has been dealing with a huge jump in covid cases as the country deals with another wave of the virus. The owner and pharmacist at St Lukes Medical Pharmacy, Edi Jayetileke spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Inflation has been a problem in recent years, and there are warnings it could be again thanks to the war in the Middle East. But money correspondent Susan Edmunds has found it's not always one way traffic. She spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The Coroner is calling for urgent psychological support for long term prisoners before and after release, after a former prisoner who served nearly 30 years for murder died by suicide on his release. Finn Blackwell reports, and a warning - this story mentions suicide and self-harm.

Air New Zealand has ruled out entirely cutting routes, as it faces huge cost pressures over jet fuel.CEO Nikhil Ravishankar said the airline would focus on trimming off-peak flights and reducing frequency, but he couldn't say which regions would be most impacted. New Plymouth mayor Max Brough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

The new Blues CEO says his goal is to bring people back to the ground to watch rugby. Karl Budge started in the role near the end of last year and was previously CEO of the ASB Classic, transforming it into a premier event boasting global tennis superstars. Budge spoke to Corin Dann.

The primary teachers union says it's filing urgent legal action after the government announced it's offering pay rises to teachers who are not in the union. Public Service Commissioner Sir Brian Roche spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Barry Guy.

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team.

Symptoms and sniffles are starting to keep people away from work - and employers are being warned to take care with the rules around sick leave. Hesketh Henry Employment Lawyer Jim Roberts spoke to Corin Dann.

A new report showing one in three households have struggled to access affordable, nutritious food in the past year has come as a surprise even to the charities putting food on tables. Amy Williams reports.

The ripple effect of the closure would hit Canterbury farmers who produce about 36 thousand tonnes of peas every year for Watties.