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Long waits for GP appointments costing ACC millions: Physiotherapists
Physiotherapists say long waits for GP appointments are costing ACC millions of dollars a year in wasted compensation for clients who could be back at work. Reporter Ruth Hill has more. Audio
Christchurch bus hub plays classical music in bid to stop bad behaviour
Classical music has been blasting from speakers at Christchurch's bus interchange in a city council trial aimed at driving trouble away. Reporter Jean Edwards has more. Audio
Grey District residents wait for results on water quality
Coliform bacteria and low levels of E Coli had been detected in the water in the Grey District, meaning residents have had to boil all drinking water for the last two weeks. Grey District Council… Audio
Government wants to attract tourists from China and India
The government's investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand to attract more visitors from China, Australia, the U.S, India, Germany, and South Korea. Hotel Council Aotearoa's strategic director… Audio
Government investing $13.5m to 'turbocharge' tourism marketing
The government is investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand in a bid to turbocharge marketing to attract international visitors. Destination Queenstown's chief executive Mat Woods spoke to… Audio
Sports with Bryan Waddle
Nights chats with Veteran sports broadcaster Bryan Waddle about the redemption of Roy McIlroy at the masters, Taupo Supercars, Super Rugby, and a not so super weekend for Phoenix and Warriors fans. Audio
Arts News for 13 April 2025
Arts News from across the country with Mark and Angie - for the second week of April 2025. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
On today's episode, Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of US President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent, Air New Zealand has unveiled its new… Audio
Lorde dropped 15 seconds of new music and the internet's abuzz
We've left the beach from Solar Power and we're going back to the dancefloor.
NZ Sporting History: Tuariki Delamere
For today's sporting history we're going back to 1974. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
Chopper comedian: 'I've done the F word a few favours'
Twenty years' ago, Australian comedian, Heath Franklin never imagined he'd be flying around the world "with a moustache in box".
New optimal coffee-making method, according to science
Scientists have found how to make stronger coffee with the same amount of beans through the pour-over method. We put it to the test.
Heath Franklin on returning to NZ and 20 years of 'Chopper'
Australian comedian, Heath Franklin, is bringing his show, "Chopper: The Last Hard Bastard on Earth", to towns and cities all across New Zealand next month. Audio
Nigel Latta: 'There's a lot of AI-based parenting stuff out there'
Psychologist and media personality Nigel Latta is back with an app designed to give parents personalised advice about their children.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Audio
Engineering firms lose 1,200 people in 12 months
Engineers are sounding the alarm at the high number of roles being lost as the country experiences a major slowdown in infrastructure work. Helen Davidson, the chief executive of the Association of… Audio
NZ "losing fight" against organised crime - report
A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime, and despite successive governments' and authorities' efforts, it's worse than ever. Charlotte speaks to Dr Chris Wilkins… Audio
Economists predict OCR cut
Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
On today's episode, the country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean, while global stock markets have been volatile, taking big swings both up and… Audio