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Cause of fire at property linked to unsolved murder under investigation
The fire tore through dozens of vehicles and rubbish on the rural property in Canvastown, half way between Nelson and Blenheim, on Wednesday.
Missing woman withdrew cash before disappearance
The 25-year-old was last seen leaving the SkyCity Hotel in central Auckland six weeks ago.
Thousands of Auckland dog owners hit with fines
The council has been cracking down on dog owners to register their dogs, or risk a fine or a day in court.
NZ Sporting History with Lorraine Moller
Marathon runner Lorraine Moller will forever be in the history books, not just for her amazing talent, but because she was competing when women's sport was going through massive, and rapid change… Audio
Mayor regrets speaking at Charlie Kirk vigil after backlash
Andrew Tripe says he knew little about the assassinated US activist's views when he spoke at the event.
Nigel Latta's TV legacy: What the clinical psychologist taught us
In a wildly diverse media career that saw him tackling everything from murderers to money matters, it's Nigel Latta's work on parenting that is his greatest legacy.
The man who's never owned a cellphone
Even the Kiwi professor's mates are baffled, asking 'when are you going to move into the 21st century?'.
First Up - The Podcast, Thursday 2 October
On today's First Up pod: We've all heard of Bird of the Year, but over in Alaska they have Fat Bear Week! And the winner has just been announced. We'll hear from the competition's organiser. Labour's… Audio
Behind the picket lines
From the Cook Strait ferry strikes to the fiery union battles of the 1970s, New Zealand’s history is written in industrial action. Now, as nurses, teachers and doctors walk off the job, what lessons… Video, Audio
Jane Wrightson on her time as the Retirement Commissioner
Even Retirement Commissioners get to retire. Jane Wrightson speaks to Emile Donovan about the challenges still to come as New Zealand's population ages. Audio
30 With Guyon: Nigel Latta says ‘It’s okay to be average’
In one of his last interviews, Nigel Latta talked to RNZ about resilience, optimism, love and how he wanted to spend the next 30 years holding his wife's hand.
RNZ closes down TAHI youth platform
RNZ has announced it will close its TAHI youth platform as part of a number of changes to how the broadcaster covers music, arts and culture.
Family and friends 'surprised' by Nigel Latta's death
While everyone knew the clinical psychologist lived with cancer for over a year, it was still a shock his death came days after learning his body couldn't take the treatment any more.
Family and friends 'surprised' by Nigel Latta's death
While everyone knew the clinical psychologist lived with cancer for over a year, it was still a shock his death came days after learning his body couldn't take the treatment any more.
Earnslaw back sailing after 'nerve-wracking' engine overhaul
The vintage steamship is resuming regular sailings from Queenstown to Walter Peak after the complex five-month job.
Winners of The Surrey Hotel Writers Residency Announced
Steve Braunias joins Jesse to announce the winners of what he calls the strangest writers residency award in New Zealand. Now in its ninth year, The Surrey Hotel writers residency award celebrates… Audio
Leaving a legacy: We look back at the life of Nigel Latta
The 58 year old author was best know as a broadcaster, clinical psychologist, and parenting expert. Helping many families to navigate life better Including his work as an ambassador for the charity… Audio
Clinical psychologist Nigel Latta has died, aged 58
His wife broke the news of his death: "Farewell my great love. You were never dying, just living until the moment you weren't."
First Up - The Podcast, Wednesday 1 October
On today's First Up pod: The Whiteferns start their Cricket World Cup campaign tonight, taking on defending champions Australia in Indore. We catch up with slogger Maddy Green. We go to the big… Audio
FBI director gifted NZ police and intelligence chiefs 3D-printed guns
The Police Commissioner was one of three people to receive a gift from Kash Patel in July.
