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Arts News: City to Sea bridge to be demolished
What has been described of the arts this week on RNZ Audio
Did Scrutiny Week live up to its name?
Scrutiny Week at Parliament has just wrapped up, but was there much of that or more ducking and diving? Audio
Local soul legend Aaradhna presents her most personal album to date
In a recent Instagram post, she said, "This one means a lot to me and I hope that you can feel that". To my ears it's obvious. Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Sarah Sparks (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Sarah Sparks discuss Wellington missing out on a Christmas Parade and the common mispronunciations of Greek words. Also… Audio
The Panel with Sally Wenley and Sarah Sparks (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Sally Wenley and Sarah Sparks to discuss the Marsen Fund and how its budget is allocated and the levy putting several major Auckland… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 December 2024
In today's episode, a scrub fire burning at Bridge Hill in Canterbury has grown to 140 hectares in size, with State Highway 73 now closed between Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass, Police are… Audio
I tried binge watching all the new Christmas content
How much dedicated Christmas content can one consume in a day, and can anything beat the December classics we know and love? Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy & Tim Batt (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy & Tim Batt. They discuss: whether films should bring back the intermission, a parking snafu on Rakiura, Stuart Island, ands… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy & Tim Batt (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy & Tim Batt. They discuss: kainga ora ruling out woollen carpets, the governments appetite for toll roads, and Hana-Rawhiti… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 4 December
Today on the pre-panel Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan preview tonight's show. Also, producer Tom Riste-Smith joins them to discuss the latest trends in Orca fashion. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 December 2024
In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Audio
Heading Off: Aqualand
Kaikanui Aqualand has been operating since 2021 and it's just opened up for its 2024 summer season with a new feature: big red balls. Audio
Disability advocate now faces the reality of living with a disability
When Chloe Ann-King, 38, suffered a rare and devastating aneurysm she knew better than most the challenges she could face. But first, she'd need to learn to stand.
How to cool your house without turning on the aircon
Keeping the aircon on full blast might feel tempting, but your bank account won't thank you.
Quote of the Year 2024
Dr Heather Kavan, is an author, Senior Lecturer, Doctoral Supervisor, and since 2011, she's also been running the Kiwi quote of the year competition - A competition you can vote in here. Quotes that… Audio
Liquidations are up 27% year to year
It's no secret businesses are finding the current economic climate tough, but new data shows many are finding it so hard they can't keep afloat any longer. The latest figures from credit bureau… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Audio
The dirtiest (and cleanest) beaches in Auckland
Bad news - there's poop in the water all the time. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 December 2024
In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Audio
'This is a male problem in NZ' - Warnings of drownings as summer kicks off
Deaths by drowning are on track to be the lowest since 2018, but advocates are still urging people to stay vigilant around the water.
