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Meridian Energy is back in profit after last year's dry year loss, posting a $227 million dollar half-year result. Chief Executive Mike Roan spoke to Corin Dann.
The Auckland Lantern Festival kicks off today. Jep Savali is the group manager of major events at Tataki Auckland Unlimited spoke to Corin Dann.
Power companies have been reporting big profits in their latest half-year results. But now Consumer NZ is asking whether that's fair. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
An Auckland apartment developer says the Council's proposed Plan Change 120 won't meaningfully increase housing supply and risks missing the point.Ockham Residential's Mark Todd spoke to Corin Dann.
People will need to pay more for their coffees if they hope to keep their local spots alive. That's the message from the Managing Director of coffee roaster Flight Coffee, which operates Wellington café The Hangar. Richard Corney spoke to Corin Dann.
New visa and passport regulations have officially come into effect in the UK. Almost all visitors will need to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or present proof of their British citizenship. Travel correspondent Simon Calder spoke to Corin Dann.
The former board chair of Health New Zealand is warning health inflation is spiralling and the government needs to pivot its thinking in response. Former board chair of Te Whatu Ora Health NZ Rob Campbell spoke to Corin Dann.
It's going to be a chilly end to summer for the South Island as a cold snap brings low temperatures over the weekend. Metservice meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.
Real estate agents sometimes get a hard time from people who think their commission rates are a bit generous - particularly when houses are selling quickly. But data shows that they've largely hung in there through the past few years of a soft market - and some are working well into the traditional retirement years. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
Experts say a proposal for Pharmac to widen access to two medicines for advanced melanoma will improve outcomes. Oncologist Dr Gareth Rivalland spoke to Corin Dann.
Some Auckland City councillors say there's growing frustration near high-density new builds over a lack of mandated car parking spaces. Franklin Ward councillor Andy Baker spoke to Corin Dann.
The hack of a medication management system is causing big delays for the doctors, pharmacists and rest homes using it. Taupo pharmacist Ayman Ibousi spoke to Corin Dann.
If you want farmers to support the economy, you need to help them get their kids to school. That's the message from a Hawkes Bay farmer and vet whose kids can't get the local school bus due to route cuts. Sally Newall spoke to Corin Dann.
After last week's storms, Wellington Zoo has been inundated with injured sea birds and staff have been busy looking after them at its avian hospital The Nest. Wellington Zoo's acting director Wildlife Nic Dunn spoke to Corin Dann.
A doctors' union says a neurologist shortage is the perfect case study in what's going wrong across our health system. Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Corin Dann.
This week marks four years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. A recent round of peace talks have brought progress, but still no breakthrough, despite pressure from US president Donald Trump. Philip Crowther from the Associated Press is in Kyiv, and spoke to Corin Dann.
It's been revealed Jevon McSkimming claimed he pursued harassment charges against a woman who accused him of sexual assault after he was advised to by then Police Commissioner Andrew Coster. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Corin Dann.
The Wellington Phoenix have brought back an old hand after its head coach quit this weekend. Director of Football Shaun Gill, the man tasked with finding a long-term fix, spoke to Corin Dann.
A New Zealander who has left for Australia says he's been hit hard by Inland Revenue "annualising" his income to claw back Working for Families credits. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
The Police Association is questioning whether officers are the right people to help rough sleepers get the social support they need. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann.
Do modern students have it tougher? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
Nine local states of emergency have been declared so far in 2026, that's already more than were declared in all of 2025 and 2024. Repeated weather events and wider concerns about climate change can all add up to a lot of stress and anxiety. Shaun Robinson, Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation spoke to Corin Dann.
New ACC data revealed e-scooter injuries are on the rise - and young people and children are making up about half of claims. Starship emergency paediatrician Dr Stuart Dalziel spoke to Corin Dann.
The Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand say the last minute back track on UK entry requirements is causing more confusion for travellers Its Chief Executive Julie White spoke to Corin Dann.
There may be more job losses and liquidations to come, warns the head of the country's largest commercial construction firm, as the sector tries to regain its footing after a tough few years. Naylor Love chief executive Bruno Goedeke spoke to Corin Dann.
A business owner in central Auckland is hopeful giving the police powers to move anti-social people will bring more customers to the city centre. Nick Bennett from the store Applewood spoke to Corin Dann.
This weekend it's the On The Fly Mataura River Festival in Gore. Event Coordinator Florine Potts spoke to Corin Dann.
Fonterra Shareholders are in for a windfall, after voting to receive a capital return of $3.2 billion dollars from the sale of the company's consumer brand business Mainland Group, to Lactalis. Ross Wallis is a dairy farmer in Raglan and spoke to Corin Dann.
Andrew Mountbatten Windsor has been arrested over suspicion of misconduct in public office. Correspondent John Bevir spoke to Corin Dann.
There's a call for urgent government investment in specialist neurologists to treat the growing number of people with Multiple sclerosis. Amanda Rose is the National Manager at Multiple Sclerosis New Zealand, and spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown says the council isn't going to change its approach to housing intensification after the government lowered its housing capacity targets for the city. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.
Government promises to ban paywave and credit surcharges from card payments appear to have stalled. Auckland Business Chamber chief executive Simon Bridges is one of many who campaigned for an end to the policy. He spoke to Corin Dann.
The government has ditched plans to hold a referendum at the next election on whether to extend parliamentary terms to four years. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
A Wellington tech-start-up is competing with some of the brightest minds in the world to figure out how to replicate the power of the sun for energy production. Openstar founder Ratu Mataira spoke to Corin Dann.
A very happy Zoi Sadowski-Synnott joined us after becoming the most decorated Olympic snowboarder in the world; Corin Dann spoke with Reserve Bank governor Dr Anna Breman following her first official cash rate decision; We're hearing more about landslides - as extreme weather conditions become more common. We found out more about the risks they pose to communities; SKY TV may have to curb more than its enthusiasm after HBO's decision to end its content deal with the platform and launch its own service. We spoke to Duncan Grieve about what it could mean for consumers; And we spoke to the founder of a Wellington based start up that's going nuclear.
Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won silver overnight in the slopestyle event at the Winter Olympics. She spoke to Corin Dann.
The new Reserve Bank governor says the economy is starting to recover, but it might take time for people to feel it. In her first monetary policy statement, Dr Anna Breman has held interest rates at 2.25 percent. Corin Dann spoke to her shortly after the decision.
Three of our major national sporting organisations are searching for new leadership at the very top. Former chief executive of New Zealand Cricket, Martin Snedden spoke to Corin Dann.
The country has far fewer neurologists than it needs to treat conditions like Alzheimer's disease and stroke, and it's a problem that's only getting worse. Dr Anna Ranta spoke to Corin Dann.
The government is seeking advice on adding a toll to the Auckland Harbour Bridge, to help pay for a second harbour crossing. Greater Auckland editor Matt Lowrie spoke to Corin Dann.
Several high-stakes meetings have been taking place in Geneva. Correspondent Ross Cullen spoke to Corin Dann.
Open water marathon swimmer Jono Ridler is halfway through his swim mission down the east coast of the North Island to call on an end to bottom trawling in vital marine ecosystems. Ridler spoke to Corin Dann.
The heavy rain that battered the North Island has now slammed Canterbury. Christchurch Mayor Phil Mauger spoke to Corin Dann.
A Kaihu woman is the third person to be killed by dogs in Northland in the last four years. Northland local and cabinet minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann.
Residents in the coastal settlement of Wainui on Banks Peninsula are completely cut off after floodwaters, debris and fallen trees tore through roads - with locals calling it the worst flooding they've seen. Linda Hennessy, who has lived in Wainui for almost a decade spoke to Corin Dann.
Contact Energy's looking to raise more than half a billion dollars to fund three large-scale renewable generation projects. Contact Energy Chief Executive Mike Fuge spoke to Corin Dann.
Australia is moving to make health star ratings on food mandatory, after more than a decade of the labels being optional. Professor of Population Nutrition at the University of Auckland, Cliona Ni Mhurchu spoke to Corin Dann.
Retail New Zealand says confidence is on the up, but some shops are scaling back their targets as they prepare for a slow recovery. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Corin Dann.
High jumper Hamish Kerr has claimed New Zealand's highest sporting honour, winning the Supreme Halberg Award. He spoke to Corin Dann.