In the headlines today, Ngāti Whātua iwi is asks the High Court to reverse the Kaipara District Council's decision to abolish its Māori ward council's move, Contact Energy has bought out renewable energy generator Manawa Energy, James Earl Jones, the voice of Star Wars’ principal villain Darth Vader has died age 93, and more.

In Conservation Conversations, Adam Stitely talks to Annie Robertson from Antarctica NZ about the adélie penguin's entry into the Bird of the Year race.

In Local Produce, Celia Ward talks to Critic Te Ārohi's Jordan Irvine about the latest feature, 'Underbirds,' a student-made doco on another runner in Bird of the Year, the pukunui.

Today’s hosts are Celia Ward, Tristin Serrano and Adam Stitely.

The bulletin was written by Celia Ward, Tristan Serrano and Adam Stitely.

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In the headlines today, the OUSA exec election coming up. increased Muslim concerns over proposed changes to gun legislations, release of taxpayer details to social media platforms, and a case against Google for an illegal ad monopoly.

In stories, we invite Associate Professor Phillip Wilcox to talk about Māori perspectives on genetic engineering in New Zealand in light of recent legislative changes.

Then, Sam Somerville gets us all updated with the latest sports new in Sports Sweep.

Today’s hosts are Ailah Taring and Jamiema Lorimer.

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In the headlines today, Kīngi Tuheitia has passed away surrounded by family aged 69 years old, the Taliban bans the sound of female voices in public in Afghanistan, University of Otago researchers are saying that ecstasy users could ease up on the use of alcohol and still have just as much fun, and more.

Then in 'What's the Haps', Jamiema Lorimer takes over for Amy Martin, to fill you in on what's coming up this weekend in events.

Today’s hosts are Jana Gleeson and Jamiema Lorimer.

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In the headlines today, Darleen Tana has filed legal proceedings against the Green Party following party-hoping allegations, Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora has started implementing a voluntary redundancy scheme and an Upper Hutt Brewery has been told to remove its Kupe beer from sale after it was found to be in breach of advertising standards

In stories, we invite Green MP and Ōtepoti local, Francisco Hernandez, to talk about his goals as the Green Party's newest addition to Parliament, how he's supporting tertiary students and connecting with Ōtepoti and Aotearoa's Filipino community. Interviewed by news hosts, Charlie Cunningham and Tristan Serrano.

Today’s host is Charlie Cunningham.

The bulletin was written by Charlie Cunningham and Jamiema Lorimer.

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In the headlines today, New Zealanders with the lowest income pay the nation’s highest power prices and cities with the highest average income have the cheapest electricity, new literacy and numeracy tests could lead to students repeating years and dropping out says teachers, CEO of Telegram messaging app arrested, and more.

Then we invite Critic Te Ārohi's Local Produce columnist, Jordan Irvine, to talk about this week's featured artist, RISK.

Today’s hosts are Celia Ward, Tristan Serrano and Adam Stitely.

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In the headlines today, the Fast-track Approvals bill is being changed, students of Te Herenga Waka Victoria University Wellington held a sit-in after finding their university invests over $47,500 in Israeli government bonds, thousands of pro-Palestine Democratic voters marched in protest against the Biden’s administration's support of Israel throughout the four-day Democratic National Convention last week in Chicago, and more.

Then, Ailah Taring brings us the most innovative STEM news. This week we talk about the HSNO Act and how changes to access to gene technology are coming in Aotearoa.

Today’s hosts are Ailah Taring and Jamiema Lorimer.

The bulletin was written by Ailah Taring and Jamiema Lorimer.

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In the headlines today, a leaked lobbying plan from the Tobacco giant Philip Morris detailing plans for "political pressure" to get more favourable regulations and tax cuts from 2017 successful, new Ministry of Regulation to pay staff an average salary of $152,000 despite cuts to public service sector, Ukraine has launched a series of drone attacks on Moscow, and more.

Today’s hosts are Charlie Cunningham and Jonah Broughton.

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In the headlines today, the government has announced a significant change to its carbon pricing strategy, Rotorua chef Rich Johns wins this year’s Great New Zealand Toastie competition, Former US Representative George Santos has pleaded guilty to fabricating fundraising figures and more.

Today’s host is Jamiema Lorimer.

The bulletin was written by Celia Ward and Tristan Serrano.

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In the headlines today, Koroneihana is underway and PM Christopher Luxon and NZ First have publicly announced they will not support Act’s Treaty Principles Bill, migrant workers are being found to be exploited through a visa scheme, more than 2400 ambulance officers will be going on strike on the 20th and the 24th of August, and more.

Today’s host is Jamiema Lorimer.

The bulletin was written by Ailah Taring and Jamiema Lorimer.

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In the headlines today, Olympic boxer Imane Khelif names Elon Musk and JK Rowling in a criminal case for cyber-bullying, an all-you-can-fly subscription with Europe’s worst airline, our rolling coverage of the mpox outbreak continues, and more.

In stories, we invite Jono McCabe, R1 DJ and Critic Te Ārohi writer, to talk about his piece 'No Place to Practice: How can there be an Ōtepoti music scene if bands can’t practise?' about how student bands face the lack the issue of lacking practice spaces in Ōtepoti, what solutions they'd like to see and how this impacts the music scene in our city.

Then in 'Scoop on the Stars,' Jana Gleeson fills us in on this week's aurora and continuing coverage of what Mercury's current retrograde means for your sign this week.

We finish up with 'What's the Haps' with Amy Martin. This weekend bring Reggae Vibes, Bring the Noise final, graduation and the second Small Press Fest!

Today’s hosts are Amy Martin and Jana Gleeson.

The bulletin was written by Amy Martin and Jana Gleeson.

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