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Albatross died with whole plastic bottle in its stomach
A stomach full of plastic - including a whole plastic bottle and parts of a balloon - is a likely cause of death to a juvenile toroa/southern royal albatross, the Department of Conservation says. Audio
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Stolen pounamu returned to rightful owners
A treasured pounamu carving has been tracked down by police and returned to its rightful owners.
The water-droplet sculpture, carved from one of the largest greenstone boulders ever found in the… Audio
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Best of 2019: the Kiwis you loved
Audio 17 Dec 2019Best of 2019 - We spoke to some characters this year; a passionate farmer, an academic turned pole dancer, a barber making a real difference and a Wairarapa cricket farmer among them.
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Today's sports news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Ben Stokes wins Sports Personality of the Year, Breakers beaten by 36ers and Pakistan draw first Test.
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The music of Kate and Anna McGarrigle
Music reviewer Graeme Downes joins Kathryn to talk about Canadian sister singer-songwriting duo Kate and Anna McGarrigle, with a look at their songs First Born, Dancer with Bruised Knees and Perrine… Audio
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The Panel with Damian Christie and Victoria Stewart (Part One)
Audio 3 Dec 2019The Government will ban foreign donations of more than $50 to political parties and candidates. Legislation will be introduced to Parliament this afternoon and passed under urgency. Lawyer Graeme… Audio
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SkyCity wants more pokies in exchange for fewer blackjack tables
In what is a first in this country, a casino is applying to increase the number pokie machines it has in return for closing down some table games.
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Longer story songs, music and unpleasure
Music correspondent Graeme Downes looks at some country music with longer narratives and the pain that's experienced by the subjects of the songs, featuring Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris' $1000… Audio
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NZ's largest waterslide opens in Hanmer Springs
Standing at almost 14 metres tall with a section that pushes people nearly vertical up a wall, the Conical Thrill waterslide is New Zealand's largest.
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A long time coming: The Abuse in Care Royal Commission
Analysis: An avalanche of new material is in store for those who have to sift through evidence at the long-awaited Abuse In Care Royal Commission, writes David Cohen.
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'No question': APEC will go ahead, despite fire - PM
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says APEC will definitely still be held in Auckland in 2021, despite the destruction caused by the fire at the NZ International Convention Centre. Video
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Tītīrangi chook round up: 'We ensure all animals go to forever homes'
Chickens that are iconic to a west Auckland suburb are being rounded up and taken to new homes out of health and safety concerns. Video
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Law experts say parliament TV restrictions go too far
Two law experts are recommending that a rule prohibiting the use of parliament TV footage for political advertising should go.
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A retrospective - and prospective - of Randy Newman
Music commentator Graeme Downes has booked his tickets for a night with Randy Newman when he's here in February. With six decades of back catalogue, Graeme picks five short songs that illustrate some… Audio
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Wellington mayoralty: Andy Foster has been elected mayor
Andy Foster has been elected mayor of Wellington, ousting incumbent Justin Lester, according to preliminary results.
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Air Force abuse survivor challenges compensation ruling
A woman who was sexually harassed in the Air Force by a sergeant is trying to over-turn a High Court ruling that denied her compensation.
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Turning Hamilton's 'best outdoor performance space' into a carpark
Grass versus tarseal. A stoush has broken out over plans to turn a feature lawn at the Hamilton Gardens into a carpark.
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Russian rock with Graeme Downes
Musicologist and University of Otago lecturer Graeme Downes' students introduced him to some Russian music he'd not heard before and he's decided to share it today. The band is Kino, which was closely… Audio
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Graeme Dingle & Jo-Anne Wilkinson: decades with at risk youth
Sir Graeme Dingle and Jo-Anne Wilkinson have spent decades working with thousands of at-risk young people through the Graeme Dingle Foundation, providing programmes like Project K with a focus on the… Audio
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Should NZ history be a compulsory subject in schools?
The History Teachers' Association says currently, whether children get to study history is down to luck. Audio
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Push to make New Zealand history compulsory in schools
MPs will be urged today to make the teaching of New Zealand history compulsory. The History Teachers Association says it's vital children are taught their own country's history but as matters stand… Audio
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CAA still 'conflicted and confused' about its role, says industry
The aviation industry says there is ongoing confusion about the Civil Aviation Authority's safety role.
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The other side of Abbey Road
Music commentator Graeme Downes looks at the Beatles' Abbey Road album at fifty - but focuses on the side two medley. Graeme Downes is a musicologist and senior lecturer in the Department of Music at… Audio
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Today's sports news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Wales beat England to go top of World Rugby, world junior gold for NZ cyclists, and the Black Sticks win in Japan.
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The Mixtape: Grant Robertson's top six Flying Nun songs
This week's RNZ Mixtape selector is Grant Robertson, Minister of Finance and unofficial Minster of Flying Nun. He shares an exclusively Dunedin collection of tracks ahead of The Others Way Festival. Video, Audio
