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ASB economist says surplus opens door to more govt spending
With the Government's books in good order, a bank economist is encouraging the Finance Minister to consider loosening the purse strings. Grant Robertson unveiled the biggest surplus in a decade… Audio
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Protest and hope as Cook's Endeavour replica lands in Gisborne
Protesters have been waving their flags all day at Gisborne as a replica of the Endeavour arrived to mark 250 years since Captain James Cook landed.
There's been a civic service with the… Video, Audio
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Endeavour arrives at Tūranganui-a-Kiwa as part of Tuia 250
The co-chair for Tuia 250 national commemorations says it's not a bad thing if people want to express their views, as a replica of Captain Cook's Endeavour makes its way into Tūranganui-a-Kiwa.
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Today's sport news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - New Zealand women's sevens team third in US, Andrew Hore takes over at the Blues and Australian league teams named.
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Sheryl Crow and Iggy Pop collaborate (but not together)
It’s not only what you sing but whom you sing with. William Dart tests out that hypothesis using new highly collaborative albums by Sheryl Crow and Iggy Pop. Video, Audio
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Rainy Day Jazz 1
Audio 5 Oct 2019This week: jazz inspired by the rain, including Wes Montgomery with ‘Come Rain or Come Shine’, Paul Motian with ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’, and Dee Dee Bridgewater singing ‘Here’s That Rainy Day’.
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Rainy Day Jazz 2
Audio 5 Oct 2019More jazz inspired by the rain, including Joanne Brackeen with Jobim’s ‘Waters of March’, Glenn Miller’s ‘Blue Rain’, and Herbie Hancock with ‘Rain Dance’. Audio
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Regional Wrap
This week unsettled spring weather included damaging hail in Hawkes Bay, hard frosts in Marlborough and it's been wetter than wet on the West Coast. Audio
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Auckland fuel tax hits petrol and diesel sales
Aucklanders have bought less fuel since the regional fuel tax came in, with both petrol and diesel sales falling more than 7 percent in the year since the tax was introduced.
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Music 101 Pocket Edition 254: Th' Dudes/ SideKickNick
On this week's Pocket Edition we celebrate Th' Dudes' induction into the NZ Music Hall of Fame with Peter Urlich and Dave Dobbyn, and SideKickNick explains the eleven year gap between his debut album… Audio
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Measles outbreak: Father's kiss of near death
An Auckland father is facing a long, slow recovery after contracting measles and then encephalitis from a person he came into contact with for less than two minutes. Video, Audio
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UK govt to iwi: 'The important thing is the relationship that we're building'
Gisborne iwi say the unprecedented expression of regret by the British government for the harm caused when James Cook arrived in New Zealand in 1769 opens a new chapter in their history. Audio
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Expression of regret by the British government marks 'new chapter in history'
The British High Commissioner Laura Clarke says she was happy using the phrase "expression of regret" rather than "sorry" when speaking of the harm caused when James Cook arrived in New Zealand in… Audio
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Aldous Harding wins 2019 Silver Scroll award
Aldous Harding has won the 2019 APRA Silver Scroll Award for her song ‘The Barrel’, with the award presented tonight at a ceremony at Auckland’s Spark Arena. Video, Audio
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NZ - A Lifeboat for Humanity?
We talk to Professor Nick Wilson from the Department of Public Health at the University of Otago, about research that has found New Zealand, Australia and Iceland could act as island refuges to save… Audio
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Winners announced for the 2019 APRA Maioha award
Tyna Keelan, Angelique Te Rauna and Matauranga Te Rauna have taken home the APRA Maioha Award for te reo Māori songwriting, for their ballad ‘Ka Ao’. The award was presented tonight at a ceremony at… Video
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British High Commissioner's regret 'more meaningful than apology'
A Ngati Oneone representative says he's optimistic about the British High Commissioner's statement of regret and believes it's more meaningful than an apology.
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UK expresses regret to Ngati Oneone for deaths under Cook
At an emotional gathering the UK government has expressed regret to a Gisborne iwi whose ancestor Te Maro was shot dead by Captain Cook.
The British High Commissioner, Laura Clarke delivered the… Video, Audio
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Maketu Pies in receivership, community hopes for local buyer
Business owners hungry for a new opportunity have been sniffing around Maketu Pies.
The iconic pie maker was placed in receivership last Friday after 37 years in business.
But the receivers say… Video, Audio
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Changes to NZ border rules kick in today: What you need to know
Visitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new Electronic Travel Authority as tougher border rules go live today.
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Electronic visitor visas kick in today
Visitors will be unable to travel to New Zealand without a new electronic travel authority or visa from today. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton spoke to the industry to find out if they're confident the… Audio
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Today's sport news: what you need to know
In today's sports news - Japan look to secure Joseph, Kiwi sprinter exits world champs and a practice mishap for McLaughlin.
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Penguins recovering after drainpipe ordeal
Three little blue penguins have been rescued after being trapped inside a carpark drainpipe in Marlborough.
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West Auckland knickers in a twist over airing laundry in public
Residents of one of Auckland's newest communities are getting into a spin over their neighbours' laundry practices.
Several complaints have been made to the Hobsonville Point Residents Society over… Video, Audio
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Clifford Brown / Max Roach 1
Audio 28 Sep 2019This week Nick features trumpet player Clifford Brown and drummer Max Roach, as well as Billie Holiday, Dianne Reeves and Gregory Porter. Audio
