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Many parents consider whether sending their child to a private school is 'worth it'. The origin of our private schools is surprising and their history is more a story of independence rather than… Audio, Gallery

The FBI reportedly raided financier Jeffrey Epstein's private island off the coast of St. Thomas, days after he died in prison. Mr Epstein was found dead in an apparent suicide two days earlier while… Audio

Dengue fever has struck Ebeye Island in the Marshall Islands with nine confirmed cases and over 103 people presenting with symptoms of the mosquito borne illness, triggering a State of Emergency. Audio

RNZ Music is proud to be the first to share the new video from South Auckland metal band Shepherd’s Reign. ‘Legend’ is a homage to fathers and role models, with a video featuring boxer David Tua. Video

Succession should be your next TV obsession, says Dan Slevin. Video

Once upon a timeour major media companies and telcos were none of each others' business. Now they are all up in each others' business because of 'convergence' driven by digital technology and the… Audio

Housing values in Queenstown seem to have plateaued, but when those values average more than $1 million, a plateau doesn't bring much relief for middle income earners looking to get into their first… Audio

Perfect for its niche market, Wallis and Futuna has embarked on a national tourism strategy with its Pacific partners to promote the French territory as the newest destination. Audio

Indigenous Pacific knowledge should inform the science to save the world's oceans. Audio

The annual Cook Islands Language Week is underway with New Zealanders of Cook Islands heritage urged to speak the language to keep it alive. Audio

The Bougainville Referendum Commission says the six week delay in the holding of the vote on independence from Papua New Guinea, will ensure a better roll. Audio

Dunedin surveyor Toby Stoff thinks the city's Baldwin Street was robbed of the world's steepest title - and now he plans to travel halfway across the world in an attempt to claim it back. Audio

A Christchurch man says he desperately wants to get hold of his records from CYFS and Oranga Tamariki so he can find long-lost relatives and piece together his history. But Doug Joyce says despite… Video, Audio

Samoa's nurses association says the country's health system has better monitoring systems in place after the deaths of two vaccinated infants. Audio

We chat to Chris Mac from Dunedin band Six60 about their self-titled debut album, Six60 - which is today's Great Album - as well as their new single and upcoming concert. Audio

Dunedin singers soprano Clare Barton and tenor James Adams talk about the fun of performing Gilbert and Sullivan’s satiric opera The Mikado.  Audio

The Marshall Islands government will survey a leaking nuclear-filled dome after growing international concern over the structure. Audio

Editor of Tertiary Insight Dave Guerin says there won't be any substantial changes to the polytech sector for several years. He spoke to Checkpoint host Alex Perrottet. Video, Audio

A Christchurch family offered a total of $126,000 to fix their damaged on-sold home are concerned it won't be anywhere near enough - but EQC says it doesn't have any proof it won't be. Logan Church… Video, Audio

A landowner threat to shut down a major gas project in Papua New Guinea has been averted for the time being. Baimuru landowners in Gulf province yesterday announced they would shut down the… Audio

The father of a six-year-old girl girl who died after being hit by a rubbish truck is pleased the coroner has recommended the trucks be fitted with sensor alarms. Dion Neems spoke to Checkpoint host… Video, Audio

The government is creating a national regulator, which will cover all water suppliers, apart from individual households who supply their own, set standards, and have monitoring and enforcement powers.

Team leader of Carnivores at Auckland Zoo, Lauren Booth, was with Berani from the day he was born. In her first interview since his death, she pays tribute to the 'dignified', 'handsome' and 'goofy'… Video, Audio

Tokelau's High Court has backed the government's dismissal of two public servants, but found it unlawfully withheld pay from them. Audio