Peter Thomson
Trial shipments of Tongan watermelon to NZ
Watermelon farmers in Tonga have shed tears of joy over the announcement their exports would be allowed into New Zealand again, on a trial basis. Audio
MPI responds over destruction of tree cuttings
As we have been reporting this morning thousands of fruits trees could go up in flames as the Ministry for Primary Industries wrestles with a biosecurity threat. MPI has ordered the containment or… Audio
No more medium rare burgers
New MPI rules prohibit restaurants from grilling medium-rare burgers, and some chefs are not happy. Audio
UN declares 'War' on ocean plastic
Environmental groups in the Pacific are calling on governments and businesses in the region to join the United Nations' global campaign declaring war on ocean plastic. Audio
Israel criticises Fijian chair of UNGA
Israel has taken issue with the president of the United Nations General Assembly wearing the Palestinian flag during last week's International Solidarity Day.
Great NZ Concert - Joni Mitchell
Today's Great New Zealand Concert looks at a series of performances by the Canadian-born singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell. She performed three concerts in March of 1983. One each in Auckland… Audio
Link between frozen berries and Hepatitis A
Four cases of the Hepatitis A virus have been linked to imported frozen berries, but officials are refusing to name any brands involved. Audio
Confidence that Fiji elections will go ahead
Fiji's representative to the United Nations says he is confident Fiji's upcoming general elections will be free and fair. Audio