#LISTEN New Zealand's ratio of sheep to people has fallen below 5:1 for the first time since records began in the 1850s. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN Researchers from Canterbury University, the US National Centre of Atmospheric Research, the US Forest Service, and Crown institute Scion say the experiments will prove helpful in predicting the formation and movements of fire whirls. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN The owner of the Windmill Dairy in New Plymouth says he feared for his life when three young people - one armed with a knife and another with a hammer - stormed his business at the weekend. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN A hearing into whether Queenstown man John Beckenridge and his stepson are dead has been told the coastline where their car was found is notorious for bodies never being recovered. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN 67-year-old Mike Wahrlich frequented Wellington's Lambton Quay and Courtenay Place for about 30 years, and was known for his big grin as he juggled tennis balls. He is likely one of the Loafer's Lodge fire victims. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN The Prime Minister returned from his trip to Papua New Guinea this morning where he met with leaders from the Indo-Pacific region, the United States Secretary of State and the Indian Prime Minister. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN A shortage of donations is putting pressure on foodbanks across the North Island. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN The Asthma and Respiratory Foundation says that vaping is causing almost as many problems as it has been said to be solving, and wants to see disposable vapes banned from general use. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN The backers of a proposed international airport in Central Otago say key details of the plan will be made public very soon. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN Pacific leaders, including New Zealand's Prime Minister, are in Port Moresby for a visit to Papua New Guinea by the US Secretary of State and the Premier of India. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN The Transport Minister admits some transport routes may need to be abandoned as a result of climate change, and the more extreme weather it will bring. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN A group of six Tairāwhiti iwi is promising to house 100 cyclone-hit families by winter. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN RNZ can reveal moves to bring in stronger fire protection rules for high density in-fill housing have been stymied, just days before the fatal Loafers Lodge fire. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN In what is the country's largest ever initiative to reduce carbon emissions , the government is partnering with New Zealand Steel to install a Clean Electric Arc Furnace at the Glenbrook Steel Mill in South Auckland. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN Weather watches warning of more rain, high winds and thunderstorms cover much of the country, including areas already sodden by recent rain. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN Budget advisers are increasingly alarmed about the number of people using buy now pay later schemes for groceries as they struggle to cope with the cost of living. Families are racking up debt buying meat, nappies and other essentials. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

#LISTEN Celebrations in the United Kingdom for the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla have entered their second day. A concert at Windsor Castle, attended by 20,000 people, is underway. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

The impact of forestry on indigenous peoples has been discussed at a UN meeting, after slash was strewn across Tairāwhiti's land and beaches during Cyclone Gabrielle. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

Health professionals are calling for a ban on genetic discrimination by insurance companies. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…

The National Party has committed to repealing two rental laws if they win the election, claiming Labour has waged a war on landlords with it's rules. rnz.co.nz/national/programme…