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Growing crops alongside solar farming is a new field for New Zealand, so researchers here have been analysing studies of these sorts of systems around the world. Dr Pieter-Willem Hendriks from the… Audio

A look at what's been making headlines on the rural news desk this week. Audio

A little bit of luck as well as good management is behind our guest's entry into the roaring beef market. Craig Pickens has been farming in King Country since 2005 and his present farm, Waimiha, has… Audio

This weeks full episode. Audio

When is a tax not a tax? That question derailed this week's gas announcement, as ministers scrambled to explain a new levy despite having promised "no new taxes". RNZ acting political editor Craig… Audio

In part two, the last piece of nuclear arms control still in place between the US and Russia has now lapsed. Nuclear weapons testing may be restarted as a result - is this something we want to see… Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about Manchester United Football Club who has been forced to respond after controversial comments from its co-owner Jim Ratcliffe, as well… Audio

Tomorrow is Caturday at a south Auckland animal shelter, where a bumper crop of kittens are in desperate need of forever homes. The SPCA has more than 30 kittens available for adoption at its Mangere… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

An Ardie Savea-less Moana Pasifika will be looking to build on their stunning 2025 season as Super Rugby kicks off this weekend. Star signing and former All Black Ngani Laumape says while he leaves a… Audio

The crown has called for the Court of Appeal to dismiss the application filed by the terrorist who massacred 51 worshippers at two Christchurch mosques, saying it lacks substance and has no merit… Audio

A Christchurch councillor's calling for a levy on all tickets to events at the city's new stadium to put the cost on users rather than just rate payers. At the moment the plan is for stadium goers to… Audio

Tai Rāwhiti residents are being warned to stock up with a weeks worth of supplies as an orange heavy rain warning looms for the already hammered district. Metservice is forecasting up to 250… Audio

A district court judge was today described as one of the best in the country to a Judicial Conduct Panel, which is this week hearing allegations she wasn't on her best behaviour during a New Zealand… Audio

A kiwi cancer patient forced to move to Australia to get life prolonging drugs, that are not funded in Aoteaora is giving a big thank you to the country. In New Zealand she was draining her savings… Audio

There are growing concerns that sports betting companies are targeting young adults and university students through social media ads, and video content disguised as fun and games. Auckland University… Audio

There is an air of confidence around the Wellington Phoenix women's A-League team this season that has their coach believing they could win the league. Last week the Bev Priestman-coached team briefly… Audio

Sextortion complaints have jumped almost 50 percent according to online safety watchdog Netsafe. The online scams are a type of blackmail where someone threatens to share nude images or sexually… Audio

Tourism-dependent businesses in the central North Island town of Waimarino have faced hard times since November's fire in Tongariro National Park. The blaze, which burned through almost 3000 hectares… Audio

America's correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about what the US president has called the "largest deregulation in American history." He made the comment after dumping a scientific ruling… Audio

There is an orange heavy rain warning baring down on several districts that are barely back on their feet after the extreme weather three weeks ago. Wet, windy and sticky weather is forecast for many… Audio