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Kiwi writer Graci Kim on getting cancelled
Kim writes fantasy books for kids, but the real world forces sometimes working against her aren't imaginary.
Could you make $20 last a week?
The aim of the challenge is to avoid all those things you don't actually need.
Why award-winning author Catherine Chidgey keeps hustling
The novelist has published four books in five years, but went 13 years without publishing anything.
Waitangi Tribunal already doing what it's intended to do - Treaty law experts
A government review announced last week the Tribunal will be refocused back to its 'original intent', but Treaty law experts say it's already doing that.
The Panel with Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Paula Penfold & Phil O'Reilly. The three of them discuss: a lack of funding for hospice care. Plus, do we need to re -think how we provide… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 13 May 2025
In today's episode, RNZ understands pornography found on the work computer of former deputy commissioner of police, Jevon McSkimming, is being investigated as alleged objectionable material, New… Audio
How would banning teenagers from social media work?
The government is proposing a ban on those under 16 using social media.
How much protein you need during perimenopause, and why
During perimenopause oestrogen levels begin to drop, which decreases bone density and muscle mass.
Sports with Richard Irvine
Sports writer Richard Irvine joins Emile Donovan to debrief the weekend in sport. Audio
A love letter to the kitsch electronic sounds of the 80s and 90s
In the early 2010s a cohort of millennial artists re-imagined the musical soundtracks of 1980s and 1990s to make a new musical genre - among them was computer musician Luke Rowell.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, a lobby group is pleased the government is making solid plans to try and ban social media for under-16s, a Banks Peninsula teenager is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to… Audio
Auckland ferry crew member has confirmed measles case
People in Auckland who took some Fullers360 sailings last Monday are being asked to monitor for symptoms of measles after a crew member was confirmed as having the virus at the weekend. North Shore… Audio
Banks Peninsula teen walks 45 minutes to school after house cut off by slip
A Banks Peninsula teen is walking about 45 minutes each way to get to school while her house is cut off by a large slip. Charlotte Oborne spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 12 May 2025
In today's episode, National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s, The New Zealand TV series, After the Party, has missed out on a BAFTA, at the… Audio
PM Luxon on proposed U16s social media ban, pay equity changes
National has announced it is stepping up its commitment to pursue a ban on social media for under-16s. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Measles case in Auckland traced to ferry worker
A new measles case has been identified in Auckland and it's a crew member working with Fullers 360. Health NZ protection clinical director Dr Susan Jack spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Homicide investigation begins after Napier teen dies
A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a teenage boy in Napier early on Sunday morning. Hawke's Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Why do we watch the same TV shows over and over again?
In 2025, the world's entire catalogue of television is just a click away. So why is that we keep skipping the latest series in favour of old favourites?
Prime Minister's Science Prize Winners
Dr Linda Johnson and her team from AgResearch have been awarded Te Puiaki Putaiao Matua a Te Pirimia, the Prime Minister's Science Prize. Audio
Fighting for pay equity
Hundreds of people from Dunedin to Auckland took to the streets this week to protest the government's new Pay Equity Amendment Bill. It was pushed through parliament this week under urgency. Audio
