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Data shows huge gap in house prices between suburbs
House prices across the country are showing huge gaps - with some suburbs costing millions more than others. realestate.co.nz spokesperson Vanessa Williams spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Greens call for action after Shane Jones 'Mexican' comments
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 action. Green Party… Audio
Oranga Tamariki cuts to early intervention services has advocates worried
Oranga Tamariki's cuts to early intervention services in the community has advocates worried that more kids will end up in care. Political reporter Lillian Hanly has more. Audio
No signs of kauri dieback in Auckland's Hunua Ranges
There's some good news for Auckland's Hunua Ranges - the latest survey shows there are no signs of kauri dieback. Auckland Council's Principal Biosecurity Advisor Dr Sarah Killick spoke to Ingrid… Audio
The Panel with Ali Jones and Shane Te Pou (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Shane Te Pou and Ali Jones discuss the Chinese AI start-up DeepSeek and speak to a former Timaru resident who has authored a colouring book… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January 2025
In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Audio
Communities around New Zealand welcome Year of the Snake
Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Speed limits to revert back to higher speed limits on 38 sections of state highways
The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Audio
What the world makes of the new Ardern doco
"It would be a bit of an exaggeration, but just a bit, to say it trolls Donald Trump," writes The Hollywood Reporter 's critic.
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 January
On today's episode, veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon says… Audio
World Buskers Festival attracts global talent to Christchurch
Christchurch's centre is filling with some of the world's best street performers, with the World Buskers Festival underway. It's been running since 1993, and this year features 330 performances over a… Audio
More than a third of GPs turning away new patients
More general practices are closing their books, with more than a third of the country's GPs turning away new patients last year. General Practice Owners Association Chair Dr Angus Chambers spoke to… Audio
Sky TV ageing satellite causing signal issues
Sky TV's ageing satellite is causing signal issues for customers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Strong earthquake rocks Lower North Island
The 5.3 quake was centred ten kilometres from Eketāhuna and was 34 kilometres deep. Tararua District mayor Tracey Collins spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Amelia Kerr named ICC women's cricketer of the year
New Zealand Cricketer Amelia Kerr has been named the ICC women's cricketer of the year. Kerr spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
GPs closing books as new patients turned away
More general practices are closing their books, with more than a third of the country's GPs turning away new patients last year. Reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has more. Audio
Winston Peters on hotline to report Israelis holidaying in NZ who may have served in military
The Human Rights Commission has received at least 100 complaints about the digital flyer, that asks the public to help "track" soldiers down and "let them know they're not welcome here". Foreign… Audio
Activist promotes hotline to report holidaying Israelis who may have served in the military
Veteran activist John Minto is promoting a hotline for Kiwis to "report" holidaying Israelis who may have served in their country's military. Minto spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The historic stadium that could become an economic saviour
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park.
Behind the scenes with Eden Park's CEO
Eden Park's CEO says his is the only option for Auckland's main stadium. But to survive, it will need to be more than a rugby park. Audio
