National

Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Audio

The Latin American community in New Zealand is not impressed with recent political comments, saying they feel unfairly singled out. President of the New Zealand arm of the Mexican Global Network… Audio

Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Audio

When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Audio

A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Audio

After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A series of domain names registered to Desley for Mayor have sparked speculation Auckland's deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, could challenge Wayne Brown for the mayoralty. Political commentator Ben… Audio

The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, is in Dunedin on Friday to provide an update on the new Dunedin Hospital. Labour's Ingrid Leary spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Resources Minister Shane Jones is launching a national minerals strategy Critical Minerals' list in Waihi on Friday. Jones spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Artificial intelligence is being used to boost conservation efforts, making the fight for total pest eradication both quicker and easier. New traps developed by local companies can distinguish between… Audio

Firefighters have worked overnight fighting a large fire in Southland. Fire and Emergency Incident Controller Hamish Angus spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The Children's Minister has asked Oranga Tamariki to pause its review into service provider contracts, and extend existing contracts until the end of the year. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to… Audio

A Latin American community leader is fielding phone calls from people who are concerned there will be a rise in hostilities against them after New Zealand First ministers made comments about migrant… Audio

On today's episode, a Green Party MP has accused some government ministers of being, quote "outwardly racist and xenophobic", and he's called on the Prime Minister and Parliament's Speaker to take… Audio

Travellers can now get their kicks on route 52, as a previously treacherous section of road in the Tararua District has transformed. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham tucked into an asparagus roll and filed… Audio

Shane Jones is insisting he isn't racist and he was provoked to yell "send the Mexicans home" during a debate in the house on Tuesday. Jones spoke to Corn Dann. Audio

Two school students have been given the opportunity of a lifetime, to represent New Zealand at the "Olympics" of Science and Engineering Fairs in the United States. Year 13 Wellington College student… Audio