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Climate impact of air conditioners
It's been a sweltering week across the motu. Some of us opened every door and window in a desperate search of a cooling breeze... while other lucky souls shut themselves inside with air conditioners.
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50 years on from New Zealanders' first glimpse of colour television
A veteran television producer has described the arrival of colour television as one of the biggest broadcasting breakthroughs of the time. Audio
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Watch: Alan Parkinson's giant inflatable cathedral
The English designer's 'Arborealism Luminarium', currently installed in Christchurch's Cathedral Square, is portable dream architecture to get lost in. Audio
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Christchurch tram painstakingly restored to its former glory
Tram 24 was used as a Sunday School and even a haybarn after it was taken off the tracks in 1954. With 12 years of hard work, a group have brought it back to life. Audio
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Indian New Zealanders celebrate consecration of Hindu temple in Ayodhya
Thousands attended an event in Auckland a day before official ceremonies were broadcast from India, though not everyone supports the festivities.
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Proteas accept they are inexperienced but rail against underdog tag
The lack of test experience is galvanising the Proteas ahead of their upcoming two test series against the Black Caps.
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Arrest after gang fight breaks out at Christchurch Hospital
Four Mongrel Mob gang members or associates had an altercation in the waiting room of the emergency department, police say.
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Woman accused of suppressing evidence in Christchurch homicide
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after allegedly suppressing evidence in connection to the murder of David Bridgwater.
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Predicting the spread of wildfires in Aotearoa
Audio 25 Jan 2024As wildfires cause millions of dollars worth of damage each year and disrupt lives, researchers are looking at how to more accurately predict the potential burn path of fires. Audio
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Christchurch City Council divided on hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
Christchurch City Council is divided on the viability of hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
Despite ratepayers' financial and environmental fears, the proposal to consider throwing the city's name… Audio
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Christchurch Commonwealth games in 1974 first colour TV broadcast in NZ
Thursday marks 50 years since Dick Tayler galloped to 10,000 metre glory at the 1974 Commonwealth Games.
The Christchurch games, dubbed "the friendly games" marked the second time New Zealand hosted… Audio
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Commonwealth Games; Protestors throw fake cash onto councillors
Christchurch councillors had fake cash thrown in their faces as they discussed a possible bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. The environmental impacts and the huge price tag of the Games fuelled… Video, Audio
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The Panel with Sally Wenley and Simon Pound (Part 1)
Audio 24 Jan 2024Today on the show, Wallace and panellists Sally Wenley and Simon Pound discuss the new inflation figures and what it means for households in Aotearoa. Also, they discuss a livestock export lobbying… Audio
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Protesters crash council meeting on Commonwealth Games bid
The Christchurch City Council has voted to consider a bid for a future Commonwealth Games.
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Christchurch City Council votes to consider hosting 2030 Commonwealth Games
Christchurch City Councillors have voted to consider hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, despite being showered in fake money by protesters opposing a possible bid.
A recommendation by Mayor Phil… Audio
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New Christchurch Hospital carpark making little impact
Staff and patients at Christchurch Hospital are avoiding a brand-new public carpark because they can't afford the fees or find it inaccessible.
The Tū Waka Waipapa building opened across from the… Audio
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Gold medalists on 50 years since Christchurch Commonwealth Games
It's 50 years ago since the Opening Ceremony for the Christchurch Commonwealth Games.
The "Friendly Games" as they were known, captured the country's attention for 10 days and were regarded as a… Audio
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Fifty years since Christchurch Commonwealth Games
It's 50 years to the day since the Opening Ceremony for the 'Friendly Games' - as they were known - which captured the nation's attention for 10 days.
Christchurch's mayor is aiming to get the… Audio
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Christchurch council looks into viability of hosting Commonwealth Games
Fifty years after Christchurch hosted the Commonwealth Games, the mayor is aiming to get the sporting event back to the city in 2030.
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Why people are avoiding Christchurch Hospital's new car park
Staff and patients at Christchurch Hospital are avoiding a brand new public car park because they cannot afford the fees or find it inaccessible.
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Why there seems to be fewer cicadas this summer
The lack of cicadas in some parts of the country is nothing to worry about, a bug expert says. Audio
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Looking after the big picture at the smaller scale
The new CEO of Chamber Music NZ, Michelle Walsh, talks to Bryan Crump about some of her favourite tunes and the art of marketing 'intimate' classical music. Video, Audio
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Watch: Luxon speaks to media after year's first Cabinet meeting
The prime minister has faced questions over NZDF deployments, Gaza, and relationships with Māori at the first Cabinet meeting of 2024.
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Stroke victim unable to communicate deprived of pain relief before death
During 2019, the man endured more than 20 painful dressing changes without the morphine prescribed to accompany the procedure, a report says.
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‘Barbaric cruelty’: Child torturer set to be deported from Australia to NZ
Jason Ogier was jailed for horrific assaults on his three year old son in Australia and is set to be deported to New Zealand.
