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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.
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.
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.
Iran's new Supreme Leader says Iran should continue targeting the Strait of Hormuz. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann from Iraq.
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.
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.
New Zealanders with rare diseases are still waiting for action, Nearly 600 days after the government agreed to implement a strategy to help them. Rare Disorders NZ Chief Executive, Chris Higgins spoke to Corin Dann.
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.
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.
Senior ministers got together last night to discuss the country's fuel stores and supply chain impacts from the conflict in the Middle East. Minister Shane Jones spoke to Corin Dann.
The International Energy Agency has proposed a record release of emergency oil reserves, in an attempt to stabilise the market. Correspondent Olly Barratt spoke to Corin Dann.
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 from Reuse Aotearoa has found Wellington already has more than 450 initiatives helping people reuse and share items - but only about a quarter of them actually repair things. Reuse Aotearoa spokesperson Hannah Blumhardt spoke to Corin Dann.
The Middle East conflict is already driving a price spike in fuel, but rocketing fertiliser prices could also see higher food costs for consumers. Rabobank senior analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Transport expects more people could switch to buses and trains if fuel prices keep climbing. AT's Stacey van Der Putten spoke to Corin Dann.
A major retailer is warning prices could rise as the conflict involving Iran pushes up global fuel and freight costs. Briscoes expects surcharges to start appearing in the next month. Managing director Rod Duke spoke to Corin Dann.
US defence Secretary Pete Hegseth says today will be the 'most intense' day of strikes on Iran so far. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Corin Dann from Washington.
Some KiwiSaver members are getting in touch with providers, worried about what the war means for their investments. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
Markets around the world are feeling the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, which has led to a spike in oil prices. Kiwis are already paying more at the fuel pump, with costs starting to flow on to other goods. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann.
An RNZ investigation finds inconsistencies in discounts being offered to SuperGold card holders. Age Concern Chief Executive Karen Billings-Jensen spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand's sharemarket slid sharply on Monday as global oil prices surged past US$100 a barrel, shaking investor confidence and contributing to broader market falls. Craigs Investment Partners investment advisor Mark Lister spoke to Corin Dann.
"Forever chemicals" have been linked to cancer and reduced fertility and are found in people and animals around the world. Now, University of Auckland research shows harakeke - or flax - fibres could remove these chemicals from water - offering a cheaper and more sustainable treatment option. University of Auckland Associate Professor of Environmental Engineering - Lokesh Padhye spoke to Corin Dann.
As the conflict in the Middle East continues, global stock markets have shuddered amid concerns over spiking oil prices. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
The IDF said it was targeting Iranian-linked commanders, in the first strike on the centre of Lebanon's capital since the conflict began. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut.
Australia is weighing up a request from Persian Gulf states to provide military aid. So, how long before that request gets put to the New Zealand government. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann.
The relentless bombing of Iran and a rising civilian death toll is playing into the hands of the regime, says Otago University International relations professor Robert Patman. He spoke to Corin Dann.
RNZ Political editor Jo Moir speaks to Corin Dann about the latest political news.
A woman who has found she's mistakenly been in the wrong KiwiSaver fund for more than a decade wants her case to be a warning to others. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
The amount of people experiencing housing insecurity in Queenstown has doubled over the last year, a council survey has found. Victoria Crockford from End Women's Homelessness spoke to Corin Dann.
Police are ramping up recruitment efforts in Auckland, hoping to bring more kiwis into the force, and tempt some currently working in Australia to return home. New Zealand Police's Deputy Commissioner Jill Rodgers spoke to Corin Dann.
Masterton has been buzzing this week, with the World Shearing Championships running alongside the Golden Shears. Field correspondent Charlotte Cook spoke to Corin Dann.
Some local leaders are calling for a bed tax to help pay for much-needed facilities, saying they're not reaping the benefits of an increased visitor levy. Queenstown Lakes District Councillor Jon Mitchell spoke to Corin Dann.
A logistics boss says oil costs are contributing to "off the charts" freight prices, and it's only a matter of time before it flows on to consumers. Mainfreight managing director Don Braid spoke to Corin Dann.
Prediction markets are under scrutiny in the US, following suspicion of insider knowledge of classified events. Betting platform Polymarket showed six new accounts placed bets the day before the invasion of Iran, making a total of almost $1.2 million. Elizabeth Loppato, a senior reporter with tech-news platform The Verge spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand's Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Nathan Guy spoke to Corin Dann.
Broadcasting minister Paul Goldsmith has confirmed the board chair of TVNZ contacted him after the police minister expressed dissatisfaction with a 1News story about gang numbers. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
Batting coach Luke Ronchi spoke to Corin Dann following the Black Caps win over South Africa.
New All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is wasting no time laying down the challenge to his players. Former All Black and commentator Jeff Wilson spoke to Corin Dann.
The government is getting ready to send New Zealand consular staff and two defence force planes to the Middle East, in preparation for evacuation operations. Irene King, aviation commentator and chief executive at Auckland's Ardmore Flying School spoke to Corin Dann.
Israel's military has continued to strike Iran and Lebanon, as the war spills into a fifth day. Thomas Helm is the Jerusalem correspondent for The National, a Dubai-based English language news organisation, he spoke to Corin Dann.
Parents all over the country will no doubt have experienced irritable teenagers and the problems that arise from the mood swings and instant rage. But could diet be one of the factors causing the issues? University of Canterbury professor of clinical psychology Julia Rucklidge spoke to Corin Dann.
DOC is facing local pushback after closing the track to the country's deepest natural sinkhole over safety concerns. Nelson mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann.
People experiencing homelessness in the Western Bay of Plenty now have access to a mobile unit offering free shower and laundry facilities. Renee Hanna, from charity Good Neighbours spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland Council has less than two weeks to respond to a letter from the government wanting the council to outline its plan for housing intensification. Housing minister Chris Bishop spoke to Corin Dann.
A clean energy industry body is surprised that the government's chosen not to incentivise the uptake of solar panels. Gareth Williams of the Sustainable Energy Association spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest news from the Beehive. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Corin Dann.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer initially refused US forces to use UK bases - a move which President Trump called 'disappointing'. Starmer reversed his decision on Sunday, saying the bases can be used for defensive strikes. BBC political correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Corin Dann.
New Zealand is just about to head into peak export season, but now the country's dairy, red meat, and horticulture industries are among those bracing for impact as strikes continue in the Middle East. Executive director of ExportNZ, Joshua Tan spoke to Corin Dann.
In Lebanon, 31 people have reportedly been killed and thousands have been warned to evacuate, as the Iran conflict widens. Journalist Kareem Chehayeb spoke to Corin Dann from Beirut.
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand with Corin Dann.