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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 December 2024
On today's episode, Labour Leader Chris Hipkins is sceptical any option to replace the inter-island ferries will end up costing less than his government's iRex project, Parliament has rushed through… Audio
Rise in dog attacks worries experts
An influx of dog attacks has canine experts warning kiwis to learn the basics of dog safety. The Dog Safe Workplace founder and director Jo Clough spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Brid flu confirmed in fourth shed at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove farm in Otago
Bird flu has been confirmed in a fourth shed at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove farm in Otago. MPI's Chief Veterinary Officer Dr Mary van Andel spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Kelly Tarlton's welcomes three gentoo penguin chicks
The tiny, fluffy arrivals are being cared for by both their biological and foster parents, who stepped in "to give them the best start in life". Audio
Missiles in the Octopus’ Garden
Ever since The Beatles' hit, we've known of octopuses' ability to customise their habitat, but a new Netflix documentary series has some incredible footage of an octopus actually firing stones at a… Video, Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 December 2024
In today's episode, a large scrub fire in Canterbury has now doubled in size to nearly a thousand hectares, testing at a small free range chicken farm near Dunedin has not detected bird flu, Whakaata… Audio
Bird flu not detected at second chicken farm near Dunedin
Testing at a small free range chicken farm near Dunedin has not detected bird flu. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
The glass sponges of Antarctica
Underneath the flat white expanse of sea ice, the Antarctic seafloor is a world of colour, structures and life, with mysterious giant glass sponges at the centre of it all.
Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium welcomes three new penguin chicks
Three gentoo penguin chicks have hatched at SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton's Aquarium, bringing fluff and excitement to the colony. Penguin Supervisor Amy Wardrop spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
On today's episode, the culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus… Audio
Mainland Poultry CEO on bird flu outbreak
The culling of 80,000 hens is now into its second day at Mainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm in Otago as biosecurity officials work to contain an outbreak of the H7N6 bird flu virus. Mainland Poultry… Audio
More dogs equals more fleas - how to treat your pets for fleas
With an increase in dog ownership, comes an increase in fleas, Dr Estelle Louarduzzi has advice for dog owners. Audio
The sound of summer is about to arrive
You might have already heard them where you are, and if not... it's any day now. Cicada season is upon us. Audio
Bird flu outbreak potentially wider than yet known - virologist
A leading virologist says she will not be surprised if the Otago bird flu outbreak continues to spread similar to a devastating outbreak in Australia. Audio
Bird flu: No known connection between first and second farm
Officials have not yet found any links between a second chicken farm that has been isolated, and a poultry farm where bird flu has been identified. Audio
Southland wallaby eludes hunt that cost $34k
A southern council is defending its $34,000 spend on a wallaby hunt, despite never finding the rogue animal.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December 2024
In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Audio
Project Jonah attempts to refloat stranded whales
Project Jonah volunteers are at Farewell Spit attempting to refloat a pod of pilot whales which stranded overnight. Louisa Hawkes from Project Jonah spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Chickens found dead at Dunedin farm, bird flu testing underway
Testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio
