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Tongan reserve bank dampens cryptocurrency talk
Cryptocurrency is not legal tender in Tonga, the country's National Reserve Bank has said.
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Govt open to bringing buses back into public ownership
The Government's open to bringing buses and associated infrastructure back into public ownership. That comes as the Wellington Regional Council has slammed the current bus contracting model, saying… Audio
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The Black Caps and the World Test Championship final
Opinion - Let's hope New Zealand's 1-0 series win over England turns out to be a victory for test cricket as well, Hamish Bidwell writes.
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Wellington council wants government to put buses back in public ownership
Greater Wellington Regional Council is pushing the government to return buses and bus infrastructure back into public ownership. Audio
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Regional Council wants buses back in public ownership
The Wellington Regional Council is pushing the government to put buses and bus infrastructure back into public ownership. The capital's bus system continues to struggle with driver shortages - which… Audio
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Two debutants in Māori All Blacks
Two players are set to make their Māori All Blacks debut after being named in the squad for next month's two-match series against Manu Samoa.
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The netball star eliminating barriers for Māori and Pasifika
Southern Steel shooter Tiana Metuarau is doing her bit to eliminate barriers for Māori and Pasifika netballers. The 20-year-old of Cook Island, Tahitian and Māori descent has created a new pathway, Te… Audio
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Legal cases in Vanuatu political fracas to be heard this week
Two government constitutional applications related to Vanuatu's latest political crisis will be heard by the Supreme Court this week.
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Scotland introduces twice-weekly Covid-19 testing
It's been 107 days since the last Covid-19 case in New Zealand - four days longer than the country's previous record.
But there's widespread concerns we are not testing enough, and complacency is… Audio
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Freedom camping: Whitebaiters' four-month permit to end
A permit that allows people to freedom camp at a popular whitebaiting spot in Marlborough for four months could be closed.
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Ardern to deliver Dawn Raids apology on 26 June
The prime minister will deliver an official apology from the government for the 1970s Dawn Raids.
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Police tight-lipped on tools used to scan social media activity
Police have been using or trialing at least three tools to search social media activity during investigations, but won't say what ones.
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Author Suzanne McCourt on her husband's escape from Poland
Australian author Suzanne McCourt, found inspiration for her latest novel from a diary sent to her husband in the post. It had come from his Uncle Kazimierz in Poland, and contained the details of his… Audio
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Taranaki food charity introduces lottery system to manage demand
People have been queuing for hours at two pop-up stores run by a New Plymouth charity that redistributes surplus food to those in need.
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Food charity introduces lottery system to manage demand
A New Plymouth charity that redistributes surplus food to those in need has people queuing for hours at its two pop-up centres.
On The House says the demand is so great it has been forced to bring in… Audio
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National Party vows to fight government car feebate
The government's new 'clean car package' is intended to help decrease greenhouse gas emissions to meet a 2050 carbon neutral target but it has been labelled an unfair "car tax" in disguise by the… Audio
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Research into the medical use of psychedelics is underway but don’t expect results soon – expert
Since the 1950s researchers have known psychedelic drugs could have medical applications, but what of research today? Associate Professor Suresh Muthukumaraswamy talks at Raising the Bar 2021. Audio
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Fifty years since the birth of the barcode
In 1971, leaders from the biggest names in commerce put their differences aside and came together to transform the global economy by introducing the barcode.Dr Peter Stevens joins the show to look… Audio
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G7 adopts spending plan to rival China's influence
G7 countries say they will support poorer countries in a "values-driven" and transparent partnership.
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Congestion charges polarise Wellington residents and businesses
Wellington commuters may have to pay for the privilege of driving to work in future with the city council's plans to accelerate congestion charges.
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US Justice Department to get tough on voter suppression
The US Attorney General says voting rights will be aggressively enforced by his Justice Department, in contrast to tightening election laws in many Republican-led states and ongoing claims of a stolen…
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INTRODUCING: Birdfeeder
Wellington band Birdfeeder say their music is for "time travellers, tea leaf readers and full moon gazers, summoned from the south seas." Band leader Stephanie introduces the band, talks about shadow… Video, Audio
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Worlds Of Music ep 235 featuring Nick Gold MD of the World Circuit record label
Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio
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Northern muttonbird numbers growing on mainland colonies
A bird almost driven off the mainland by introduced pest species is returning in numbers to the Waitākere Ranges and other areas, credited to pest control work by conservationists and volunteers. Audio
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Northland hīkoi protests exclusion from decision-making on land use
A hīkoi of far North Māori arrives at their district council today, to protest what they say are rushed changes to land use rules that amount to a land grab. Audio
