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The fate of the Treaty of Waitangi is teetering on the brink of a popular vote, as the new coalition government pledges to introduce a Treaty Principles Bill, potentially triggering a referendum. Video, Audio

A Napier school is introducing a hard ban on cellphones, including at lunchtimes, in the hopes students will begin to appreciate time away from their devices. Audio

Graham Abbott introduces Olivier Messiaen's great 'love song' with the help of the soloists, orchestra and conductor of the performance for the Auckland Arts Festival, Auckland Town Hall, 23 March… Audio

In a bid to meet its crime reduction targets, a bill to tighten sentences and reduce judicial discretion has been introduced to parliament by the Justice Minister.  Audio

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff has called for an urgent review on the safety issues of the newly introduced electric scooters. There are hundreds of the Lime e-scooters in Auckland and Christchurch and more… Audio

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council chair says "bring it on"  after hearing talk of councillors investigating a motion of no confidence in his leadership.

In a contentious result, councillors voted to… Audio

There is continued criticism of the way Florida is dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

The US southern state was slow to introduce any restrictions on movement and socialising which is a concern… Audio

Mona-Lynn Courteau joins us once again with a selection of music from South America. Tonight she'll be introducing us to Criolo from Brazil, who will play at Auckland's Powerstation on March 21. Video, Audio

UK plans to introduce a world class tracing app are already going awry, UK correspondent Matthew Parris says. Audio

The government has set aside $302 million to encourage low emissions vehicles and looks set to move on a feebate scheme, introducing incentives for electric vehicles and eventually a tax on gas… Audio

At just 16 years of age, Tauranga's Venice Harris has already travelled the world starring in big stage musicals like Annie, Les Miserables and The Sound of Music. She joins us to introduce her new… Audio

Bernard Hickey wants the Government to introduce a helicopter payment system through what he is calling a 'Matariki account." The Editor of economic and political newsletter, The Kaka talks to… Audio

Life for an artist working in Soviet Russia was not easy. The continual fear of the censors and of the secret police coming to carry you off was very much a part of Shostakovich’s life. Introduced by… Audio

London based New Zealander Robinson introduces us to her sparkling new EP Chasing Nirvana. She chats to Jim about her songwriting, the approaching London winter, and finding her creative groove. She… Audio

A big increase in school enrolment zones is being touted as a way to slow white flight from low-decile schools.

The Education Ministry is introducing or altering 135 enrolment zones in Auckland over… Audio

The government's introducing a 'high-powered task force' to tackle the issue of ballooning waitlists for hospital operations and appointments.

There are 27,000 people who've been waiting four months… Video, Audio

Tauranga's water supply has hit a record low, which could see further water restrictions introduced.

Residents are already forbidden from washing cars, houses or boats with a hose and with water… Audio

It's been 175 years since Auckland's first A&P show was held in downtown Auckland. David Scott's a farmer and the chairman of the Royal Easter show and says the event now plays a crucial role… Audio

Moth plants are an absolute pest that strangles other trees and bushes, the plant was introduced in the late 1800s for decorative purposes. Robert Smith is on a mission to rid Hawkes Bay of the pest.