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Split Enz will reform to headline Electric Avenue festival
The iconic New Zealand band will perform together for the first time in almost 20 years.
There's a new type of avocado - how does it compare?
A nutritionist got her mitts on the only Harricado in the country and put it to the smash.
Baby wipes recalled over risk of mould
Bunjie wipes, sold at Chemist Warehouse and Baby Bunting, are being recalled.
How to go on a thrifty roadie
Seasoned travellers, who've gone a long way on a shoestring, give their tips for a low-cost holiday.
Community Patrols New Zealand opens base in central Auckland
The base on High Street promises to be a safety hub for those in the city needing assistance, and home base for patrollers moving about the area.
Thousands pour into Tūrangawaewae Marae for Koroneihana celebrations
Tūrangawaewae Marae heaved under the weight of Tainui Waka today, as thousands flooded into Ngāruawāhia for the annual Koroneihana celebrations.
'It's not their fault:' Children of man mauled to death say he wouldn't blame the dogs
"If they were brought up with good people, they probably would have been good dogs."
Thousands of dogs put down amidst struggle with roaming dogs
Auckland Council data shows 6079 dogs were euthanised in the year to July.
'Wood-fire breads - nothing beats that'
Bread is baked into Turkish culinary culture and Zeki's Bakery in West Auckland is spreading that tradition across the region.
Simplicity on foreign buyers ban exemption
The New Zealand First leader, Winston Peters, has conceded the country's foreign buyers ban was making the country unattractive to foreign investors. Simplicity chief economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke… Audio
Just a Mum's Kitchen is more than a recipe collection
The blogger's name raises a few eyebrows, but it was just a "flippant comment" she made when people asked what she did.
First list of artists annnounced for Homegrown's return to Waikato
The first drop of 40 local names has been announced for the 2026 festival returning to Hamilton's Claudelands Oval.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to chat the big sporting topics of the week. Audio
New exhibition on World War 2 nurses
It acknowledges the amazing work they did during the war.
One seriously injured in incident involving a horse
The person has been flown to hospital.
Forest and Bird releases Birdle game
After the worldwide success of Wordle - some of New Zealand's most threatened species are trying to get in on the fame. Forest & Bird chief executive Nicola Toki spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Can powders really boost your fruit and veg intake?
How many servings of fruit and vegetables have you eaten today? Would a special drink really get you closer to your daily intake?
Young NZ organ player scores world-class opportunity
The 18-year-old had no idea of his family's link to the organ before he secured the scholarship at one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the world.
Filling streets with trees
Communities worldwide are planting trees. In New Zealand. Hāwera has 7.5% tree canopy, Picton has nearly 59%. The average across all NZ towns and cities is 19%. Audio
Review: Vanessa Kirby rivetting in taut thriller
Tucked away on Netflix is the smart, classically plotted thriller Night Always Comes, based on a book by novelist/musician Willy Vlautin.
