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The Labour party leader is promising to turn his attention to tax, saying the current system is inequitable and unsustainable.

In a state of the nation speech in South Auckland, Chris Hipkins said… Audio

Every Friday, we bring you some of the most interesting events in Aotearoa this weekend. Tonight. the largest Inflatable Rescue Boat competition in the country. Audio

The government still 'intends' to deliver tax cuts by July, but won't lock them in until they've got them past their coalition partners. Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has agreed with reports… Audio

New Zealand First Leader Winston Peters has signalled he won't compromise on the roll-out of his party's election commitments.

Peters told supporters yesterday during his state of the nation speech… Audio

Top athletes were on show at the national championships over the weekend, with eight members of the successful World Indoor squad taking part.

Held at Wellington's Newtown Park, the championships saw… Audio

Wellington sprinter Zoe Hobbs has been chasing an eighth successive national 100 metres title. Sports reporter Barry Guy speaks to Lisa Owen Audio

Historian Dr Jock Phillips' has spent a career uncovering and documenting Aotearoa New Zealand's past including Tongariro.  Audio

The Final of the National Concerto Competition in 2024, which was held at the Christchurch Town Hall. Audio

Pacific nations leave WTO ministerial empty handed. Audio

What is it with tall people up the front at gigs? Should morning raves replace gym sessions? Joining us this week on Best of the Fest are writers Emily Perkins and Arihia Latham, artist Suzanne Tamaki… Audio

Artist Desmond Bovey talks to Kathryn about his love of the Central Plateau, expressed in his book Tongariro National Park - an artists field guide. Audio

Fan favourite Kalafi Moala is our correspondent in the Pacific and he's with us now from Tonga. Audio

Is it time DOC introduced user pays charges for all Aotearoa's national parks great walks and conservations estates including for day trippers? At the moment, overnight adventurers pay to use huts… Audio

Not only is the government apparently determined to crack down on those who break the welfare rules, it also wants people to know that the problem it's addressing is of the former Labour government's… Audio

The Finance Minister says the government is not catastrophising the country's financial position.

The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon labelled the country "fragile" during his first State of the… Audio

Nathan Rarere is joined by Nita Blake-Persen, standing by in Germany. Audio

Plans for a new music complex in the capital have taken a step forward.

Victoria University of Wellington, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra and Wellington City Council have been working on plans to… Audio

The Government is making good on its promise to repeal Three Waters - pushing legislation through most of its stages last night ahead of a final vote soon.

It wasn't without a fight, with Labour… Audio

The National frontman talks candidly to Music 101 about his slow recovery from depression, his songwriting happy place and performing at "magical communal parties" around the world. Video, Audio

New Zealand's space industry has received another boost into orbit with the opening of the Tāwhaki National Aerospace Centre at Kaitorete, south of Christchurch, today.

Tāwhaki already hosts domestic… Audio

The Minister for Māori Development is assuring iwi leaders that the Treaty is sacrosanct and the Government won't be trying to change the wording.

Tama Potaka will be part of a delegation of… Audio

To politics, and the Coalition government is getting a tax cuts package ready for the Budget in May. Associate Minister of Finance and ACT leader David Seymour wants to cut the top tax rate from 39… Audio

The Silver Ferns have placed third at the netball Nations Cup in Leeds, while Australia have romped to victory in the final, beating hosts England by 20 goals.

The Ferns played a nerve-wracking game… Audio

The Silver Ferns will meet the England Roses on Sunday morning, with a final against Australia to play for.

The Ferns started 2024 with a loss against Australia and a win against Uganda at the… Audio

Now it's time again for politics - and National MP and Finance Minister... Nicola Willis... is with us for the weekly catch up. Audio