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Free speech vs hate speech: University postpones debate after backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.
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Two-woman comedy show brings joy to cyclone-impacted areas
26 Apr 2024'The Bitches Box' are two women embodying the essence of man's best friend in a travelling show. This multi-dog character comedy also musters support for rural… Audio
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Scott Base - the southernmost ANZAC service
25 Apr 2024We check in with the southernmost ANZAC Day service taking place in Antarctica at Scott Base. Audio
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Roseanne Liang on her huge new Hollywood project and why she's obsessed with Terminator 2.
24 Apr 2024Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
Free speech vs hate speech: University postpones debate after backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.
Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Audio
South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 April 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to road rage. Audio
Freaky Friday
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details! Audio
Two-woman comedy show brings joy to cyclone-impacted areas
'The Bitches Box' are two women embodying the essence of man's best friend in a travelling show. This multi-dog character comedy also musters support for rural communities and farmers. Audio
Scott Base - the southernmost ANZAC service
We check in with the southernmost ANZAC Day service taking place in Antarctica at Scott Base. Audio
Roseanne Liang on her huge new Hollywood project and why she's obsessed with Terminator 2.
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Chelsea Jade
It's all on for pop star and self described art school drop-out Chelsea Jade. Based in the U.S. she finished up touring with Yumi Zouma late last year. She's with us to share some of her favourite… Audio
Stats NZ considers changes to census
Stats NZ is considering changes to the census and moving away from a traditional survey to a more modern system that uses administrative data from other government departments. Population expert and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated
As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio
RSA says NZers in recent conflicts need to be remembered
The Returned Services Association says New Zealanders' service in recent conflicts needs to be remembered in tomorrow's Anzac Day commemorations. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
NZDF loses bags on way to Gallipoli for ANZAC Day service
For the first time in history, the role of the New Zealand Defence Force in the Gallipoli ANZAC day dawn service is up in the air. Newshub's Europe correspondent Lisette Reymer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Swipe card found in Antarctica 13 years after it was lost
You've heard of finding a needle in a haystack, but what about finding a swipe card in the vast expanse of the world's oceans? Tessa Guest reports. Audio
Challenges of keeping photos during Malayan Emergency
Keen photographer Peter Gallacher served New Zealand in the Malayan emergency - he recalled his time there to First Up producer Mahvash Ikram Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Tiana Barns
On TradeMe this week - a sprawling and rustic Whanganui property and a car that can go on land and in water. Audio
From Iron Maiden to New Plymouth: Sam Jay's sewing journey
She's been a tailor for the British police, a bridal seamstress, taxidermist, and even a set maker for the band Iron Maiden. Now, she's turning to her local community. Audio
Live: Taite Music Awards 2024
Tonight is the Taite Music Awards, honouring the best in NZ music and the best album of the year. Follow along with RNZ's live coverage.
Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Brad Foster reports on general concerns over safety among many Sydneysiders following the two knife attacks in the past week, and the divided opinion on a comedian asking a mother and daughter to… Audio