We're all too aware that the news can be a bit too Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch focused, so this year we're incredibly grateful to have access to the marvellous Local Democracy Reporting programme to bring us news from the regions. The free public-interest news service is dedicated to strengthening coverage of local authorities and issues affecting rural and small-town New Zealand. This morning we're hearing from LDR's Wairarapa reporter Marcus Anselm, Nathan Rarere asked him about news of a visit from a special plant sniffing dog detective.

LDR Wairarapa: dog detective sniffing out invasive plants

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Looking ahead to ANZAC Day this week, with hymns including Abide with me and Shirley Murray’s Honour the dead.

Hymns on Sunday, 21 April 2024

Over the past 60 years Maoridom has produced many prominent artists and one who definitely belongs in that category is Sandy Adsett, although he prefers to see himself as a painter.

Sandy Adsett: 'If I paint by the numbers it's no good'

Over the past 60 years Maoridom has produced many prominent artists and one who definitely belongs in that category is Sandy Adsett, although he prefers to see himself as a painter. He says he's always loved the challenge of working with colour and if it ever feels too easy, too automatic, 'if I paint by numbers, it's no good.' Julian Wilcox visits Sandy Adsett at his home in Hastings.

LDR Wairarapa: dog detective sniffing out invasive plants

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