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Cyclone damage in Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is taking stock of the aftermath of Cyclone Pam with reports of serious damage in the country's eastern province. Audio
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Vanuatu's Tafea province expect Pam hit early Saturday
People in the Vanuatu province of Tafea are bracing for a direct hit from cyclone Pam early Saturday morning.
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Marty Duda's artist of the week: The Pop Group
One of the first and most influential post-punk bands, The Pop Group came from Bristol mixing elements of reggae, dub, Krautrock, punk, funk and whatever else the four band members were listening to… Audio
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The weird and wonderful
Ten film projects are promising to tell great stories, but they need a little help first.
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The Return of The Pop Group
Formed in Bristol in 1977, The Pop Group was at the forefront of the post-punk movement, carving out an influential niche for themselves that has seen them name dropped by the likes of Nick Cave… Audio
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Palau pledges to find Japanese remains
The governor of Palau's Peleliu State has pledged to co-operate in efforts to recover the remains of wartime Japanese soldiers ahead of a visit in April by the Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress…
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Vote to save pohutukawa from chop
The board of Auckland Transport has unanimously voted to spare a group of pohutukawa being felled for motorway improvements.
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The Secret Life of Love Songs
Why are good love songs so difficult to write? Is there such a thing as a pure, untainted love song that won't leave some cringing? Or is Nick Cave right when he says, "A love song is never truly… Audio
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Spat over Maori sovereignty versus separatism
The Prime Minister is accusing Labour of heading down a path of separatism, in his latest exchange with Andrew Little over treaty issues. Audio
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Injured tourist in cave rescue
An American tourist has been rescued from a cave on the West Coast after suffering a suspected broken leg. About 20 people were involved in the rescue operation.
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Ancient skull clue to exodus
An ancient skull discovered in Israel could shed light on the migration of modern humans out of Africa some 60,000 years ago.
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Great Walk as Pike River memorial, maybe
A Great Walk for trampers could be created as a Pike River mine memorial, though it would pass close to where teenagers died in the Cave Creek tragedy. Audio
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C is for Caves
Kieran McKay: A veteran cave explorer whose team discovered New Zealand's deepest cave system in the Kahurangi National Park last year.
Hamish Campbell: A GNS Science geologist explains why New… Audio
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New water supply for fire crews
Water reserves have come online that should help helicopters battling a major fire on a high-country station near Arthur's Pass. Audio
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The best live music of 2014
Music 101 contributors Marty Duda, Martyn Pepperell and Elle Hunt join Melody Thomas to discuss some of the most memorable moments in live music this year. Audio
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Sony 'will not drop' North Korea film
Sony Pictures says it is looking at different ways to release the film satire The Interview, after scrapping its opening following a cyber-attack blamed on North Korea.
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Washington mulls Sony attack
A cyber attack on Sony Pictures that forced the cancellation of a major film release is being seen as a serious national security matter, the US says.
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'Victory' for hackers
Leading American actors have criticised Sony's decision to cancel the release of a satirical film about North Korea.
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Feature album - Henry's Dream
Our feature album is 'Henry's Dream', by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds. Audio
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DoC confused and frustrated - report
A report into the structure of the Department of Conservation has found the organisation is confused and frustrated - and the findings have come as no surprise to those in charge.
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Work to start on Waitomo intersection
Work to change a dangerous intersection, where State Highway 3 and State Highway 37 meet, that is the gateway to the world-famous Waitomo Caves is to start next year.
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The Six Strings of Rowland S Howard
Rowland S Howard's former band mates Harry Howard and Genevieve McGuckin talk about the life and legacy of the late, great Australian musician, his many solo projects and bands, and how his… Audio
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Japanese Emperor and Empress to visit Palau
The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe, is planning to meet the Palau President, Tommy Remengesau, to discuss the proposed visit to Palau by the Emperor and Empress of Japan.
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Rescuer found climber before she died
A rescuer has told a coroner he could hear a woman's voice calling out as his party got nearer to two climbers stranded on Mt Taranaki at Labour Weekend last year.
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New Wellington tunnel open for traffic
Drivers in Wellington can now use the newly built Arras Tunnel, running underneath the planned National War Memorial Park, but they are warned to take care initially. Audio
