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Nimble navigation of the alert level changes is ahead for various sporting codes, with Super Rugby ready to adapt and welcome back crowds, but is Netball NZ in the same position? Audio

Grant plays music from The Roulettes new EP, Rocket To You, and gems from Philadelphia experimental pop artist ARTHUR and the mighty Prince. Audio

Louise Ward of Wardini Books reviews Echo Mountain by Lauren Wolk, published by Penguin Books NZ. Audio

Throughout the course of her career marine biologist Dr. Amanda Vincent has studied seahorse in 38 countries and co-authored a definitive taxonomy that helps distinguish between the 40 or so species.

The Niue Premier Sir Toke Tufukia Talagi, loses his bid for a fifth term as a new face of local politics emerges, Fiji's main Opposition Party is suspended for two months following a split in ranks… Audio

"We're open for business" is the message the New Zealand creative production sector is trying to sell around the world. Audio

Faced with new freshwater regulations and a looming recession councils and farmers are warning that the changes will be challenging and costly. Audio

The owner of a struggling Auckland inner city backpackers says he doubts government funded arbitration will resolve the impasse over rent with his commercial landlord. Audio

It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

While Covid-19 slowed the country to a standstill, one rehab centre has been kept busy.

The Central Energy Trust Wildbase recovery in Palmerston North has finally reopened its doors to the public -… Audio

A long-time campaigner is bewildered that the forever-promised Katikati bypass has not made the cut for a shovel-ready project.

The Western Bay of Plenty District Council has had success in getting… Audio

There's been good news and bad for key players in the tourism sector this week. The government has announced support for strategic tourist assets.

It will provide $4m to Discover Waitomo and up to… Audio

Gisborne iwi Rongowhakaata is welcoming the opportunity to have their say on the instalment of two new replicas of Captain Cook's ship the Endeavour in the city.

The district council came under fire… Audio

The introduction of cameras on commercial fishing boats has been delayed for 15 months, with no explanation.

In 2017 the then National Government introduced legislation requiring cameras, but it has… Audio