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Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth
People working with the homeless in Taranaki say there are more and more people who need help and their needs are becoming more and more complex. Robin Martin reports. Audio
Rotorua science fair celebrates Māori knowledge and science
Rotorua has been hosting the only science fair that celebrates the combination of Māori knowledge and science. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod went to check it out. Audio
What's the point of ocean water swimming in midwinter?
It was just shy of five degrees in Wellington - but a balmy 10 in Seatoun Harbour.
Three laundry detergents no better than water - Consumer
Consumer NZ tested 46 laundry detergents and found some were no better than nothing.
Te Papa named NZ's best tourist attraction, again
The national museum saw over one million visitors in the past financial year, and its high rating on Tripadvisor has seen it take out the number one spot for the second year running. Audio
Grand Final preview and a look at the future of netball
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has reported on four Netball World Cups and two Commonwealth Games. She previews the Grand Final and looks at some changes to the sport here and overseas. Audio
Did Early Settlers really drink beer instead of water?
One of the enduring New Zealand myths is that West Coast miners drank beer instead of water, pretty wild idea, but is it actually true? As historian Dr Grant Morris explains to Jesse, the truth is… Audio
New Zealand loses the 'Bledisloe Cup' of drinking water
A drinking water competition has compared the best of the best when it comes to the taste and smell of drinking water, and an Australian water source has clinched the prize.
Scathing review of Nelson Hospital released
A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found the persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for service. Health New Zealand's… Audio
One person dead after house fire in New Plymouth
One person has died in a house fire in New Plymouth on Wednesday night. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Julia DeLuney found guilty of murdering her mother
Julia DeLuney's lawyer says his client is devastated, after a High Court jury found her guilty of murdering her mother. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Nelson photographer's 10-year Tūhoe project wins top award
A Nelson-based photographer, originally from Belarus, has won an international photography award for her documentation of people living in Te Urewera, Tūhoe's ancestral land.
Hawke's Bay Hospital out of lockdown after incident
A Health NZ spokesperson said the lockdown began after a report of "an incident" in the Emergency Department.
Te Awamutu farmer and his cows find TikTok fame
While Wesley Nicholas loves milking his 400-odd cows, standup comedy is fast becoming his focus.
Ozzy Osbourne's one wild request in New Zealand
The music promoter who brought Black Sabbath to New Zealand in 1973 describes the frontman as "calm and jovial" despite his reputation.
South Island Minister on Sounds Air cutting flights
The future of regional air travel is at serious risk because some smaller players are being crippled by a huge blow out in costs. South Island Minister and Associate Transport Minister James Meager… Audio
Young men are smell maxxing - what does that mean?
Teenage boys are investing hundreds - sometimes thousands - of dollars into their fragrance collections.
New Plymouth ratepayers to get cash-back after rates blunder
New Plymouth ratepayers are getting a cash-back of around $100 per household, after a rates blunder. New Plymouth mayor Neil Holdom spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ed Sheeran to return to NZ for new tour next year
The four-time Grammy Award winner was last in New Zealand in 2023 for his Mathematics tour.
