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A new play exploring sexuality, identity and relationships in modern Maori and Pacific communities is drawing strong reactions from Auckland audiences. Audio

The US is now in the rare position of trying to copy and keep up with its vastly less resourced enemy. Lauren Kahn has written a new piece for Foreign Affairs magazine about how the strategy and the… Audio

A clump of human brain cells can play the classic computer game Doom. Researchers at a Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their "biological computer" made from living human brain cells to… Audio

The relentless bombing of Iran and a rising civilian death toll is playing into the hands of the regime, says Otago University International relations professor Robert Patman. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The opening night of the 'Music Portrait of a Humble, Disabled Samoan' was met with a standing ovation. Audio

The government is playing-down impact the Iran conflict could have on energy prices here, as global oil and gas prices surge in the wake of the attacks by the US and Israel. It's seen traffic grind to… Audio

A heated dispute between dog owners and Auckland Council is playing out at the High Court in Auckland. Last year, the Puketapapa Local Board voted four to two to ban dogs from running free in part of… Audio

We're asking because it seems that most adults, in the midst of busy lives, have swapped play and silliness for seriousness and productivity. But there is clear evidence that you adults benefit from… Audio

New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its economic performance by playing politics with… Audio

Moana Pasifika's William Havili is set to become the teams first player to appear in 50 matches, when they go head to head against the Fijian Drua this Saturday. Audio

The record number of prisoners are bouncing between facilities around the country, stretching court resources and rehabilitation programmes Audio

For years climate scientists have warned us to expect more extreme weather - now, it seems, we're living through it. Chris Brandolino is a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, formally… Audio

We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why. Dr Stephens spoke to… Audio

Could compulsory childhood immunisation - like Australia's No Jab/ No Play policy - help boost New Zealand's low vaccination coverage? Since the current measles outbreak began 50 days ago, MMR measles… Audio

The All Blacks won't play in the regions for at least another three years while New Zealand Rugby cashes in on crowds in the city centres. Next year the All Blacks play just four home games. New… Audio

We're all aware of the benefits of children playing sport; learning to work as part of a team, increasing fitness, developing self-confidence, the list goes on. But these benefits can only be realised… Audio

Two New Zealand heavyweight music acts have been confirmed as the first names to play at Christchurch's new One New Zealand stadium Six60 and Synthony will play the the soon-to-be-opened venue, also… Audio

Football fans will get the chance to farewell the All Whites on home soil before next year's world cup. The team will play two games in March in New Zealand before they leave for North America. These… Audio