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Reports Peter Thiel has abandoned luxury lodge are 'speculation'
The battle over the billionaire's plans to build a 330m-long luxury lodge overlooking Lake Wānaka is not over, says the Environmental Society. Audio
Why is it called Wānaka?
A new RNZ podcast tours the motu, looking at the stories behind Māori place names - the origins, the people, and how names have changed over the years.
Our Changing World's Claire Concannon on GNS Science cuts
Claire Concannon from RNZ podcast Our Changing World joins Nights to chat about some interesting stories in the science and science-adjacent worlds. Audio
How did Atipa Mabonga go from Southland to Super Bowl champ?
"Talk about pinching myself ... I am like what is my life? it's definitely a little bit odd sometimes," Atipa Mobonga says. Audio
South Island finally takes out best pie award
A slow cooked beef pie has taken out the Supreme Pie Award. And it's also just the second time a female baker has won the top gong. Audio
Tax cuts are coming, what will you do with yours?
From today, new tax thresholds apply, which will reduce most people's income tax bills. Coinciding with the cuts is a ReliefAid campaign with a simple question: Will you give your tax cut to Gaza? Audio
Call for Government help to memorialise thousands buried in unmarked graves
In Sydenham Cemetery in Christchurch, up to one thousand patients from Sunnyside Hospital are thought to have their remains in unmarked graves. Audio
Politics by Night with Anna Whyte
Stuff senior political reporter Anna Whyte joins Emile Donovan to discuss internal ructions in the Green Party. Audio
A salty, crumbly feta takes out top vegan cheese
"It can be used for absolutely everything, your standard feta in a salad, but its also fantastic to bake or crumble through veges, its got a beautiful melt as well." Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July 2024
On today's episode, police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on the new Dunedin hospital project, which newly-appointed Health… Audio
Sublime with Rome will visit NZ one last time
The ska-punk band have announced new NZ dates after being forced to postpone last summer, amid news they were calling it quits.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29 July 2024
On today's episode, the Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whanau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, a… Audio
The rare talent and vision of Martin Phillipps
After a run of definitive, internationally successful singles in the '80s and '90s, ill health and a run of bad luck saw his plans stymied until he managed to re-launched The Chills.
Five films to watch at the International Film Festival
The first thing one notices about this year's film festival programme is how contemporary it is. It's up to date. It's fresh. Video
Review: Jimmy Barnes' delivers emotional show with family
Playing rare songs, sharing hearfelt yarns, shedding a tear and surrounded by family, the set at the Civic was special.
Record number of new books in 2024 Whitcoulls Top 100
The list was voted on by readers, with New Zealand authors featuring more prominently than ever, including Ockham award-winning novelist Emily Perkins and Fungi by Liv Sisson. Audio
The Panel with Kirsty Cameron and Martin Bosley (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kirsty Cameron and Martin Bosley look at what meaningful redress would look like for survivors of Abuse in Care and mark World Drowning Prevention… Audio
The Panel with Kirsty Cameron and Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Kirsty Cameron and Martin Bosley discuss the spying scandal that has rocked the Olympics before its even begun and whether we should rethink the… Audio
How do you judge the best pie in New Zealand?
"You feel a little uncomfortable for sure by the end of the day," said pro judge Tracey Bartlett. After today, she won't touch a pie for weeks.
The Pre-Panel for 25 July 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Mary Argue realises she is a Millennial through and through. Audio
