BBC correspondent Rich Preston has the latest from world news

There used to be millions of koalas in Australia. Now there are just 90 thousand in Queensland and NSW. A new report says that'll drop to 63,000 by 2032 and is calling for koalas to be declared endangered. We chat to World Wildlife Fund Australia conservation scientist Stuart Blanch

Is the concept of head boy and head girl an outdated naming ritual no longer fit for purpose? Lincoln High School says it is, and they gave it away a few years ago -- they now have a gender-neutral leadership team with head students instead. Lincoln High's Principal, Kathy Paterson, chats to Karyn Hay about what's behind the change.

The Tiwai Point aluminium smelter has done an about turn and now wants to keep operating past 2024 - when it was expected to close. The majority owner, Rio Tinto issued a statement today saying the Bluff operation has a long-term future. That's perhaps not surprising if you're watching aluminium prices which have climbed to new highs. RNZ Business Editor, Gyles Beckford explains the big picture.

Tonight's Kiwi Rules guest is Adrian Workman from the band Vietnam who were around from 1981 to 1985, releasing their self-titled EP on Jayrem Records before they broke up. Now, all these years later they have a new album out called "This Quiet Room".

The New Zealand Human Rights Commission have launched a new campaign called 'Dial it Down' and are asking Kiwis to dial down the personal attacks and keep conversations civil - online and in person.

Craigmore Station is a sheep, beef and deer farm where land is covered in sinkholes which geologists have described as one of the more remarkable formations found in New Zealand.

It's been another tough day for those on the West Coast as the red heavy rain warning remained in place. Last night Westport residents were urged to self-evacuate and today Civil Defence ordered a compulsory evacuation of the worst hit areas.

Chinese New Year celebrations are well underway around the world as we enter the year of the tiger. Kay Tom is a Master in the Ancient Chinese Science of Feng Shui Horoscope and joins Karyn to explain what the tiger symbolises for the year ahead.

The Hawkes Bay Regional Transport Committee this evening voted against dropping the speed limit from 100km/h to 80km/h that Waka Kotahi are bringing into force on February 18th.