RNZ

A board member at RNZ appointed less than a month ago quit this week after making public comments on Kiri Allan’s downfall and criticising media coverage of it. RNZ had asked Jason Ake to stop and the… Audio

Months and months of heavy rain means many of the lakes around Rotorua are reaching levels not seen in 50 years, flooding nearby boat ramps, playgrounds and properties. Audio

Hollywood writers have been striking for three months' now – and there's no resolution in sight. Half a world away, the strike's having an impact on the screen industry here in New Zealand, too. Audio

Storms and cyclones have caused major disruptions on state highways across the country this year. What's involved in fixing them up to get them back open? Audio

New Zealand's first-ever Carcinogen Survey has found alarming numbers of people are exposed to cancer-causing agents in their work. What can we do about it? Audio

This weekend, the next phase of New Zealand's ongoing fight against single-use plastics comes into effect. But do we need to re-think our attitudes towards all waste? Audio

MPs have spent much of the week debating the merits - or otherwise - of an algorithm that takes into account ethnicity to help prioritise patients waiting for elective surgeries.  Audio

It was announced to great fanfare in 2015, but years of negotiations have failed to secure an agreement over a Kermadec ocean sanctuary. Audio

External experts are poring over the ‘inappropriate editing’ of international news published online by RNZ. It has already tightened editorial checks and stood down an online journalist. Will this… Audio

Is it becoming harder to be a sports fan, as sportswashing continues its creep into more codes and competitions? Audio

A recent fire at a scrap metal yard in Auckland has put the spotlight on increasing hazards in the industry. Audio

In this week's Midweek Mediawatch, Hayden Donnell talks to Anna Thomas about RNZ's 'pro-Russia edits' saga now extending stories about other countries - and a newspaper's feature story that fell short… Audio

When all other avenues have failed, Mr Big stings can help the police ensnare their suspect - but can their use be justified? Audio

New research on the South Island's Alpine Fault is helping communities prepare for the next big quake. Audio

New Zealand's a world-leader with its smokefree laws, but can it do the same when it comes to vaping? Audio

RNZ is investigating how online stories about the war in Ukraine, supplied by an international news agency, were edited to align with the Russian view of events. A staff member has been stood down… Audio

How do some of society's most vulnerable people – men in particular – fall into insecure housing? Audio

Universities across the country are facing funding shortfalls. But philanthropy is unlikely to help them make up the difference. Audio

The country's been promised big economic benefits from co-hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup. But do the figures stack up? Audio

Suspected investment scams are on the rise and authorities are worried some of our most vulnerable communities are falling victim to them. Audio