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Auckland Arts Festival - Miriama McDowell
The Auckland Arts Festival is on between the 8th and 26th of March. One of the plays being prepared for the festival is co-written and co-performed by Miriama McDowell, who is well known to New… Audio
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Samsung chief questioned as corruption suspect
The South Korean firm is accused of giving donations in exchange for political favours.
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Illegal campers suspected to have caused Glenorchy blaze
Campers are being warned not to light fires in the Queenstown-Lakes District, after a big scrub fire started at a well-known illegal camping spot. Video
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Sport: Managing Disappointment
Olympic 5,000 meter runner Nikki Hamblin and BMX Olympic silver medalist Sarah Walker talk about overcoming disappointment in high performance sport. Audio
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Melbourne beaches closed over faecal contamination
Authorities are warning of high levels of faecal pollution at some of Melbourne's most popular beaches after recent flash flooding, sparking concerns about gastroenteritis.
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Horses for courses
People take their pets on holiday, but a camping ground in the Far North has gone a step further by encouraging people to bring their horse with them.
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New Year Honours - Barrie Osborne ONZM
He's helped bring $500 million worth of films to this country, and counting, and for his services to the film industry, producer Barrie Osborne is now an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit.
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Patel called into Black Caps for third ODI
Spin bowler Jeetan Patel has been called into the Black Caps team for their third and final one day cricket international against Bangladesh in Nelson.
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Racing the Boys: the story of Granny MacDonald
Author Jaqueline Dinan talks to Kathryn Ryan about the swearing, smoking, drinking horse trainer from Hawkes Bay -who became the first woman to win the Melbourne Cup - Granny MacDonald Audio
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Horse racing's 'roll of the dice'
Analysis - On Sunday, Rebecca Black became the fifth New Zealand jockey to die on the racetrack in 15 years. Joelle Dally examines the sport's safety record.
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2500km trek to try to save Kaimanawa horses
Louise McNutt is riding two Kaimanawa horses from Cape Reinga to Bluff to try and save the breed from slaughter at the biennial muster. The 30-year-old from Central Hawke's Bay...
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Staff cuts confirmed for Lincoln University's Telford campus
Lincoln University has confirmed it is cutting a third of the staff at its Telford campus in South Otago.
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Death of a Southland jockey stuns racing world
Rebecca Black fell to her death during a race meet in Gore. She's the second jockey to die after a fall in the past decade. Audio
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Jockey dies after horse falls during race
Rebecca Black, 40, died after her horse and another horse fell during a race in Gore.
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Nick Bollinger on his memoir 'Goneville'
Nick Bollinger is a writer, musician, record producer and host of RNZ’s The Sampler. His new memoir Goneville is both a coming of age story and an insiders take on the 1970s New Zealand music scene. Audio, Gallery
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Name suppression lapses in horse head cocaine smuggling case
The three men accused of being behind New Zealand's biggest cocaine haul can now be named.
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Harness racing industry considers ban on whips
Harness Racing New Zealand says it could follow Australia's lead and ban whips, but more consultation is needed within the industry. Harness Racing Australia yesterday announced a ban on the...
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The Kings Arms Tavern, favourite memories.
The legendary Kings Arms Tavern in Auckland has been sold and it spells the end for an iconic music venue. We collected a few favourite memories. Audio
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What's your favourite Kings Arms memory?
The legendary music venue has been sold. We asked some of its most devoted punters to look back on their best and craziest Kings Arms experiences.
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Horse-training course closure 'absolutely ridiculous'
Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry.
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Former Telford horse students say closing it a tragedy
Audio 8 Dec 2016Former students of the South Island's only residential horse-training course say shutting it down will stop others getting into the industry. Audio
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Odds favour English in race to be next PM
Power Play - Bill English appears to be the clear front-runner in the race for National's leadership, says Jane Patterson.
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You can’t eat the black market meat
With Christmas approaching, officials are warning people not to buy black market meat, as it is risky and could make you sick. Audio
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Three MPs in the running for National Party leadership
The National Party leadership has turned into a three-horse race following John Key's sudden resignation. Judith Collins, Bill English and Jonathan Coleman are in the running. Chris Bramwell reports.
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Book Review and Christmas list - Charlotte Graham
Charlotte Graham recommends Christmas gifts for young adult readers, including original, modern, and Kiwi classics, and ideas for history and fandom geeks.
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