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Wet weather lashes parts of the country
Heavy rain and thunderstorms were forecast last night and today in Auckland and the Bay of Plenty. Auckland received 25 milimetres of rain in just one hour overnight, and more is forecasted for today… Audio
Health New Zealand orders hiring freeze
Health New Zealand has ordered an immediate hiring freeze on all non-frontline roles. Executive director of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists, Sarah Dalton, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Te Kūiti Muslim community grieves death of baby
The tight-knit Muslim community in Te Kūiti is grieving after the death of a baby boy at the weekend. Lucy Xia reports. Audio
Australian singer-songwriter Dean Lewis announces NZ shows
Dean Lewis is bringing The Epilogue World Tour to Aotearoa with three shows slated for November.
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Nights' sports correspondent Bryan Waddle recaps the Black Caps shocking start to the T20 World Cup, the Warriors finding their form again and a new world order of tennis starting to emerge. Audio
The Porirua hairdresser taking TikTok by storm
Porirua-based Jasmine Lupo is a social media sensation, with videos of her hair transformations racking up over 35 million views on TikTok. Audio
How long is too long to linger over a cuppa?
Visual journalist Marika Khabazi did some cafe hopping of her own, to ask people how long is too long to linger over a cuppa. Video, Audio
Where were the winning Lotto tickets sold?
Five of the Powerball players who won a share of the $50 million jackpot were from one city.
Saturday morning listener feedback for June 8th 2024
Susie Fergusons listener feedback for Saturday Morning 8th June 2024. Audio
World Choir Games bring 11,000 singers to Auckland
Auckland will be in full voice next month as 11,000 singers hit town for The World Choir Games. 250 choirs from more than 30 countries, representing a diverse range of choral music styles will compete… Audio
This Weekend: Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Libraries and museums all across New Zealand are welcoming crafters of all stripes this Saturday. Nights touches base with Sue Cooper, of the Picton Knitters and Spinners. Audio
NZ Children and Young Adults book awards short list
The finalists for the New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults have been announced today.Taking us through the list of finalists books editor and our own book critic Claire Mabey. Audio
PM Luxon arrives in Niue
The Prime Minister says he wants New Zealand to be the Pacific's partner-of-choice, as other powers make moves in the region. Political reporter Giles Dexter is in Niue. Audio
Radiohead's Thom Yorke announces NZ solo tour
The British musician was last here in 2012 when he toured with Radiohead. He will perform two shows in October.
What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024
On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Audio
All the winners from the biggest night of the year for NZ music
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp updates Nights from the Viaduct Events Centre. Audio
New Zealand rugby's civil war
Provincial rugby unions voted to reject New Zealand Rugby's proposal for a governance change, putting them on a collision course with the Players' Association. Audio
Thousands take to streets ahead of Budget
Thousands of protesters hit the roads and streets from Northland to Invercargill today to oppose government policies toward Maori. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
