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Born in Tamaki Makaurau in 1940, Joseph Parata Hohepa Hawke of Ngati Whatua ki Orakei, played a leading role in the occupation of Auckland's Bastion Point in the late 1970s. His niece, Precious Clark… Audio

A cost of living surprise - the government's compiled an almost $1 billion package in Budget 2022 to help New Zealanders struggling with the rising cost of living.

Finance Minister Grant Robertson… Audio

To Australia where as soon as tomorrow night Australia could have a new Prime Minister The federal election will elect members of the 47th Parliament of Australia. Nathan Rarere asked the ABC's Gavin… Audio

The pressure is on for the Government to ease the 'cost of living crisis' for struggling New Zealanders in today's Budget.

It's already signaled climate change and the health reforms as the two… Audio

The soaring cost of living is playing out in the Far North with people sleeping in cars, begging for food, and seeking support in 'astronomical' numbers.

When it comes to poverty and crime, Kaitaia… Video, Audio

With inflation rates at a 30 year high and the cost of living continuing to climb all eyes will be on Finance Minister Grant Robertson's Budget tomorrow. The Supermarkets continue to gratefully… Audio

Amy Boroevich, aka Hina, talks to Jesse about a special concert on Thursday celebrating Waiata Reo Māori. Audio

In what's believed to be a New Zealand first, musicians have played all 3D-printed instruments in a live concert. The concert was held at Depot Artspace in Devonport, which is hosting an interactive… Audio, Gallery

Karyn talks to music fan and historian Gareth Shute fresh in from one of his historical walking tours of Auckland's live music venues. Audio

As food prices continue to rise, some Aucklanders say they're cutting meals to cope.

The latest Food Price Index figures from Stats NZ were released today, showing groceries were 6.4 percent pricier… Video, Audio

So times are tough for many, so what can be done for people in New Zealand struggling with the cost of living? Nathan Rarere spoke to Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Grant Robertson. Audio

American couple Lori and David Sims almost split up due to the difficulties of trying to blend their families. Then a counsellor told Lori five words that changed everything - they are not your kids… Audio

In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio

In today's Focus on Politics podcast, Political Editor Jane Patterson sits down with the Finance Minister Grant Robertson and National's Nicola Willis to preview this month's Budget. Audio

Today French For Rabbits singer Brooke Singer, talks to Jesse about their latest album and current tour. We also get to play some live recordings from the band's session at the Vogelmorn Bowling Club.

National party leader Christopher Luxon says the major factor in the party's revival is the cost of living, which he calls a "crisis".

Last night's Newshub Reid-Research poll had National on 40.5… Audio

If ever there was a time for great humility in the world of science, it's now says Dr. Michael Osterholm, director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of… Audio

What does it mean to be Pākehā today? Prof. Alison Jones from the University of Auckland talks to the University of Canterbury's Jeanette King in this highlight of WORD Christchurch 2021. Audio

UK correspondent Hugo Gye joins Kathryn to talk about the pressure piling on the government to tackle inflation and the ideas proposed so far - none of which seem likely to make a difference. There's… Audio

Professor George Jelinek was 45 and at the peak of a distinguished medical career, when he was diagnosed with MS - the disease which had destroyed his mother's life. At the time, he was a Professor of… Audio

Figures out on Thursday confirm what most have already been feeling. The consumers price index increased 6.9 percent in the year ending March 31 - a three decade high.

Food prices are among the main… Video, Audio

Today's music feature is all about the live album. They're something of a relic given the huge popularity of streaming services, but were once a prized part of any serious music lovers collection… Audio

With the rising cost of living, many people are struggling to pay the bills, particularly over winter as the cost of power rises. New research from the University of Otago finds that the cost of… Audio

Foraging is gaining popularity as fruit and vegetable prices increase and the rise in cost of living means people are having to be more creative about where and how they get their food.  Audio