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The Otago Regional Council has had a fruitless search for new offices but according to the ODT it's spent $437k on it. Councillor Michael Laws says the ORC's gone down a lot of "blind alleys". Now… Audio

Cancer patients who have a rare adverse reaction to chemotherapy are having to pay for alternative treatment after Pharmac rejected their applications saying they didn't come under "exceptional… Audio

Environmentalists took their fight against an airdrop of 1080 in the Hunua ranges to the Environment Court today. There was a temporary injunction in place, that was due to lift at four o'clock… Audio

For the first time in its 17-year history the country's dairy co-op has posted an annual loss. Fonterra's after-tax loss of $196m raises questions about the co-op's business model. Does it need to be… Audio

Grand Designs presenter Kevin McCloud expects that one day houses will just end up being toilet blocks as the trend is for there to be a loo for every bedroom - and then some. How many toilets does a… Audio

For the first time in its 17-year history the country's dairy co-op has posted an annual loss. Fonterra's after-tax loss of $196m raises questions about the co-op's business model. Does it need to be… Audio

Former broadcaster and director of Campbell Squared Communications Scott Campbell is in the RNZ Auckland studio and author Catherine Robertson is in Wellington.

The wealth of New Zealand poetry has been a rich source of inspiration for New Zealand composers since the 1940s. Video

Australia will have a new Prime Minister by tomorrow afternoon - but will it be Peter Dutton or Scott Morrison? Sky News deputy political editor Kieran Gilbert talks to John Campbell. Audio

Auckland Transport will soon start trialling cars with license plate recognition cameras onboard to issue some parking tickets, meaning one warden will be able to do the work of many. Video, Audio

The replica of the first car raced by Bruce McLaren featured in last year's documentary about the legendary Kiwi-born Formula One driver has just gone on display at the Southward Car Museum, north of… Video, Audio

PBT Couriers has apologised and launched an internal investigation, after a shotgun, legally purchased online, was left leaning against the buyer's front door because no one was home. Video, Audio

After months of delays the Court Theatre is named as the priority development for the Christchurch's new performing arts precinct, but one theatre producer says the decision is a 'big mistake.' Video, Audio

New Zealanders are drowning in comment. Auckland University staff alone wrote 220 comment pieces for general audiences in 2017. Think tanks and sector groups churn them out op-eds, and many others do… Audio

Hymns with the theme of 'mercy' feature in today's programme, including Spirit of mercy, truth and love, and Margaret Rizza's Taize chant Kyrie eleison. Audio

Conditions at some emergency housing providers in Whanganui are so poor they are putting vulnerable people at risk, the city's Salvation Army's tenancy manager for emergency housing says. Video, Audio

A Kāpiti Coast councillor accused of indecently assaulting a staffer had his penis measured by a doctor today, after the complainant said what she felt touch her back was four or five inches long. Audio

David Scott, 71, is accused of indecently rubbing himself against a council staff member in April last year at the Kāpiti Coast District Council premises. Video, Audio

Finance Minister Grant Robertson has called it a "bread and butter" Budget. There's been a major boost for health, but Mr Robertson's critics say it's underwhelming. To discuss the details, Guyon… Audio

Will the first Budget from the new government offer any surprises? We'll have full coverage this afternoon and extensive analysis tomorrow, including a panel discussion with commentators Bernard… Audio

A female jogger running alongside the Northern Motorway in St Mary's Bay, Auckland, was dragged into bushes, strangled and indecently assaulted early this morning. Detective Inspector Scott Beard… Video, Audio

Celeb's turned out in their best arty bishop hats and crucifix-themed gowns for this year's gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Should Catholics be offended? Is it religious appropriation? Audio