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What NZ-born journalist Peter Arnett asked Osama bin Laden
The veteran war correspondent died this week, aged 91.
Review: The best protest record Nick Bollinger has heard this year
Haley Heynderickx and Max Garcia Conover's new album will bring hope to everyone wondering what happened to protest songs.
How to keep bad guys away while you’re on holiday
Should you install home security cameras? How about leaving your blinds open?
Animal shelters gearing up for busiest time of year
Helping You Help Animals charity will have a full house of 600 animals over the summer break. Audio
Lifeguard shortage, club house damage: The struggle to save lives
Surf Life Saving New Zealand are looking for 1000 volunteers over the next three years to keep up with the growing population. Audio
Sexual abuse survivors at risk as funding cuts loom
Sylvia Yandall, HELP's Pasifika Services Manager, told RNZ the funding cut would force them to turn survivors away.
Meet Loki: The Harley Davidson-riding service dog
With his custom-made carrier, goggles and ear muffs Loki the service lab is a dedicated biker.
NZ Live: Best performances of 2025!
We're celebrating some of the best performances of the year 2025 has been a huge year for NZ Live, which celebrated its 20th anniversary with an entire month of extended birthday performances from… Audio
600 Santas sweat it out in fun run
Santa is usually tricky to spot, but this week it was a bit easier.
Sam Neill: 'Retirement it's like a swear word to me'
The actor says life has been so good he has no intention of quitting anytime soon.
How long will my Christmas ham last in the fridge? (And other summer food tips)
A survival guide for your ham, potato salads, barbecues and seafood.
New Zealanders going 'no contact' with a parent
Increasingly, estrangement between parent and child is the topic of therapy and social media posts.
'Intrepid, fearless': Pulitzer-winning NZ war reporter dies at 91
Peter Arnett, who would go on to interview Osama bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan, started his journalistic career at the Southland Times.
John Campbell returns to RNZ as Morning Report co-host
He'll join Ingrid Hipkiss on the flagship news programme next year.
A-Z of Aotearoa: N for Northland
It's time for A-Z of Aotearoa, where we take you through a subject that plays a huge role in New Zealand life. We're working our way down the Alphabet from A for Aviation to Z. This week we officially… Audio
Celebrating 75 years of Christchurch International Airport
Today marks an important anniversary in New Zealand's aviation history. 75 years ago today, the ribbon was cut on Christchurch International Airport, New Zealand's first international airport… Audio
Porn addiction 'overwhelmed him': McSkimming avoids jail
The disgraced former top cop was sentenced to nine months' home detention and does not need to register on the child sex offending registry. Audio
'I'm bored': Let the kids deal with it
Why the right amount of boredom can help imagination and creativity.
Three men jailed for life over murder of Anaru Moana
Moana disappeared in December 2021 and his body has never been found.
Two injured in firearm incident in Gore
Multiple ambulances responded to the incident in Gore.