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Information Center Cold Call: Cambridge
Every week Jesse's producer forces him to randomly call an information center somewhere in Aotearoa. They don't know Jesse is calling and Jesse doesn't know what he'll find on the other end of the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
In today's episode, a historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, the Northland town of Mangawhai is… Audio
Trust in Science is ... OK actually?
Despite fears of a general drop in people trusting the process of science, a global survey has found that people value science and trust scientists. New Zealanders in particular. Jesse talks to John… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 27 January 2025
On today's episode, the mayor of Kaipara is expecting the clean-up from the destructive Mangawhai storm to be a big job, oral hearings for the Treaty Principles Bill begin just after 8am on Monday, in… Audio
Out and About: Rachel Ashby in Auckland
95bFM alumni Rachel Ashby joins Corey to discuss what we can look forward to in the wonderful world of gigs post-January 2025. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 23 January 2025
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Audio
Twenty percent of drownings in known black spots: Report
Nearly twenty percent of drownings in New Zealand last year happened in known black spots, according to the latest National Drowning Prevention Report. Water Safety NZ Chief Executive Daniel Gerrard… Audio
Nurse graduates struggling to find work
Recently graduated enrolled nurses are struggling to find jobs, after spending thousands of dollars on training. Reporter Lucy Xia has more. Audio
Maunga authority considering closing volcanoes on holidays
Auckland's maunga authority wants more protections for mountains to prevent what its calling 'unlawful and criminal' fires. Tupuna Maunga Authority Chair Paul Majurey spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Inflation holds at 2.2 percent for second quarter
Inflation has stayed at 2.2 percent for the second quarter in a row. Westpac Senior Economist Satish Ranchod spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
NZME to cut nearly 40 jobs
Nearly 40 jobs are set to be cut at NZME, which runs the NZ Herald, BusinessDesk and Newstalk ZB news operation. Presenter of RNZ's Mediawatch programme Hayden Donnell spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Minister Tama Potaka on Waitangi Tribunal appointments
The Minister for Māori Development appointed eight new members, removing well-known Māori academics - which has raised eyebrows. Minister Tama Potaka spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Scientists study NZ native solitary bee
Despite being important pollinators in the ecosystem, not much is known about New Zealand's native solitary bee population. Lead author of the study Zhuali Lim spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Hump Ridge Track in Fiordland gains international acclaim
The country's newest Great Walk has achieved international status, with locals saying it's already a boon to sleepy towns. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton has more. Audio
Nelson mayor on Trump's claims America split the atom
Nelson's mayor Nick Smith in extending an invitation to the incoming US ambassador to visit Nelson and learn who really first split the atom. Smith spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
National Party caucus retreat begins in Hamilton
The National Party caucus retreat kicks off on Wednesday, fresh off the heels of the Prime Minister's cabinet reshuffle on Sunday. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on inflation
Inflation heading into more manageable territory is good news for the government, and Finance Minister Nicola Willis. Willis spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Economists predict inflation has slowed
Inflation is likely to have ended 2024 close to the sweet spot of 2 percent as domestic price increases slowing down. Business Editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Scientists testing Fiordland's Black Corals against heatwaves
Scientists are testing Fiordland's Black Corals against heatwaves in the lab, to see if they can survive the effects of climate change. Victoria University Marine Biologist Professor James Bell spoke… Audio
