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Country's newest music venue gets ready for business
"We'll be ready in time... we don't have a choice," promises the owner of Meow Nui, whose self-imposed deadline is approaching fast.
Troye Sivan is coming to New Zealand
The pop sensation has announced he will light up stages in New Zealand and Australia at the end of the year.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall debriefs the All Blacks and their first test under coach Scott Robinson and the rise of New Zealand's newest sporting star Lulu Sun. Audio
The Panel with David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists David Cunliffe and Wendyl Nissen discuss Lulu Sun's Wimbledon victory and the Green Party's statements on MP Darleen Tana's position following an… Audio
Saturday morning feedback for 6 July 2024
Susie Ferguson's listener feedback for saturday morning 6 July 2024 Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Martin Bosley (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Martin Bosley discuss the curtain closing of Newshub and the Labour party taking out the UK election. Audio
Aotearoa's best songwriting honoured in APRA Silver Scroll shortlist
Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan weighs in on the 20 songs shortlisted for the APRA Silver Scroll award. Audio
The top 20 contenders for this year's Silver Scroll Award
Stan Walker, Aaradha and Anna Coddington are amongst those up for the main APRA Silver Scroll Award Kaitito Kaiaka.
The 64 New Zealanders who donated organs after death
Organ Donation New Zealand have just released their annual report for 2023, showing 64 people donated their organs after they died, leading to more than 200 lifesaving surgeries. Audio
Temperatures set to plummet for the rest of the week
Get your scarves and jackets ready, the rest of the week is expected to be very chilly. Ski fields have had a generous dumping of snow, and a road snowfall warning is in place for the Desert Road… Audio
Kainga Ora CEO steps down amid government overhaul
Public housing agency Kainga Ora's woes seem set to continue with chief executive Andrew McKenzie stepping down over the government's overhaul. Prime Minister Christoper Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
…KO loses CEO and board amid unclear government housing plans.
State housing provider and developer Kainga Ora is losing its chief executive and most of its board, as the government's plans for social housing remain unclear. The chief executive, Andrew McKenzie… Audio
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Bryan Waddle chats to Emile Donovan about the big topics in the world of sport, including the Tour de France, the controversy surrounding the New Zealand women's football team ahead of the Olympics… Audio
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 27 June 2024
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 27 June 2024 Audio
Wairoa still in a state of emergency
Wairoa's deputy mayor Denise Eaglesome updates the nation on how the town is cooping after yet another extreme weather event. Audio
How to spot the Matariki constellation in the sky
Stardome Astronomer Josh Aoraki gives us the Matariki 101 Audio
Dodgy online exam system plagues Massey Uni students
An online exam system at Massey University is causing headaches for students - New Zealand's best new broadcaster Jimmy Ellingham reports from Palmerstone North Audio
Fundraising underway for medieval wing of Hamilton Gardens
If you've ever visited Hamilton, you're aware of the award-winning gardens, which are the pride of joy of the river city. A new attraction to the gardens is seeking $300,000 from the public. Audio
Matariki holiday: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
Like Easter, the date of Matariki changes from year to year, but it will always fall in June or July.
Five biggest revelations from the new Celine Dion doco
Poet Laureate and Celine Dion super fan Chris Tse shares key moments from this behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian superstar singer who was diagnosed with stiff person syndrome in 2022.
