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On the road: Shihad's last hurrah
The band announced they would be hanging up their guitars back in November, after nearly 40 years, ten studio albums, and 18 music awards. Audio
Road Trip: Amanda Luxon
'First lady' Amanda Luxon joins Anna to share her passions, what she's been reading, and pick some of her favourite tunes. Audio
Upset at the ASB Classic Women's Grand Final
It was high drama when former world number one women's tennis player Naomi Osaka was forced to withdraw from the ASB Classic singles final in Auckland yesterday. Audio
'Report a Robin' project asking for help in Abel Tasman
A new programme called 'Report a Robin' begins in Abel Tasman National Park today, and visitors are being asked to get involved. Robins, which have been largely absent from the area for the last 30… Audio
Whanau of Dame Tariana Turia gather for tangi
Whanau, friends and colleagues of Dame Tariana Turia are gathering at Whangaehu Marae near Whanganui, to pay their respects ahead of her burial tomorrow. The co-founder of Te Pati Maori died on Friday… Audio
Lower Hutt community growing own kai to feed whanau
As foodbanks struggle to stay afloat, a Lower Hutt community has turned to growing its own kai to feed whanau in need. Seeds of Hope, a programme run by Oasis Church in Naenae and funded by local and… Audio
Weather update from Metservice
MetService meterologist Mathapelo Makabulane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira about what the week will bring across the Cook Strait and the country. Audio
Interislander ferry update with Kiwi Rail
Two Interislander sailings were cancelled yesterday and another two were delayed - leaving hundreds of passengers stranded for hours. Four Bluebridge ferries were also cancelled. Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
What happened in NZ this year?
From supermarket rat infestations, to job cuts, a hīkoi, and the Marokopa man who continues to evade police - here are some of the biggest NZ stories from 2024.
Overloaded maternity system facing job cuts
Health NZ has proposed getting rid of the national maternity and early years programme Starting Well, and 25 fulltime roles will be cut from Health NZ's funding team.
Waitangi snub
The Prime Minister won't be attending the events at Waitangi on Waitangi Day. Pita Tipene, the chair of the Waitangi National Trust speaks to Mihi about the snub. Audio
The year in politics
We've seen bootcamps, a gang patch ban and a raft of public sector job cuts under the coalition government this year. RNZ's Deputy Political Editor breaks it all down. Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean & Raj Chakraborti (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean & Raj Chakraborti. They name their politition of the year, discuss Raygun shutting down a charity musical, and how to have an… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 December 2024
In today's episode, New Zealand's High Commissioner to Vanuatu says the hunt for survivors continues, after 93 people were evacuated via aircraft last night, Police are warning people to drive… Audio
How and why we lose track of time on holidays
There's something odd about the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Eve. Days blur and you may find yourself wondering: "What day is it?"
History with Dr Grant Morris
Dr Grant Morris from Victoria University has been our guide through history this year. And for his final segment for 2024 he's asking a big question: where do we come from? Audio
NZ Sporting History: Anna Simcic
If you were paying attention to Olympic sports in the 90s, you'll have fond memories of swimmer Anna Simcic-Forrest. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 December 2024
In today's episode, the search continues for survivors two days after the devastating 7.3 earthquake in Vanuatu, residents of the small Far North town of Mangamuka are over the moon as State Highway 1… Audio
Minister Erica Stanford on Lake Alice redress payment
The Government is offering redress of $150,000 to survivors of torture at the Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital. Lead Coordination Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Work continues on redress payment for non Lake Alice survivors
Cabinet's decision about redress for Lake Alice survivors is separate to any decisions for a future redress system for abuse in care, work on that is continuing. Keith Wiffin spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
