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Homegrown festival announces Hamilton as new home
When the music festival called it a day in Wellington this year, nine other cities raised their hand to host.
Former police commissioner heads over the ditch to Australia
Mike Bush is set to be named as the new Victoria Police chief commissioner. Audio
Govt delegation lands in India for trade talks
New Zealand's chief trade negotiator and a large team have landed in India for in-person talks aimed at ultimately securing a Comprehensive Free Trade Deal between the two countries. Trade Minister… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the… Audio
Liam Lawson forced to retire in Miami Grand Prix
New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson was forced to retire during the Miami Grand Prix after a collision on the first turn of the race. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 5 May 2025
In today's episode, Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of… Audio
Memorial service for Pope Francis held in Palmerston North
The late Pope Francis was remembered at New Zealand's formal memorial mass for the 88-year-old, held in Palmerston North on Sunday night. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham has more. Audio
PM Luxon on Australian election result
Australians have re-elected Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese as their country's Prime Minister in a landslide win that has left plenty of soul searching for the opposition National - Liberal… Audio
Govt to spend $2 billion to replace navy helicopters
Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced the navy will replace its fleet of Seasprite helicopters at a cost of $2 billion, along with a $957 million investment in defence force activities over… Audio
Director Ursula Grace Williams on the making of Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds
Tony Stamp speaks with Ursula Grace Williams, the director of a new feature documentary called Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua - Two Worlds, about the making of his new te reo Maori album Te Whare… Audio
Outgoing Wellington mayor Tory Whanau: 'Politics has become an ugly place'
Tory Whanau has announced she will not stand again for the Wellington mayoralty. Her announcement came shortly after former Labour Party Leader Andrew Little confirmed he would be contesting. Audio
The Panel with Tim Wilson and Claire Amos (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Tim Wilson and Claire Amos. They discuss the aftermath of yesterday's extreme weather, the death of Sir Bob Jones and whether New Zealand… Audio
Sir Bob Jones passes away
Prolific New Zealand businessman Sir Bob Jones has passed away at the age of 85. Jesse Mulligan spoke with political activist, blogger & pollster David Farrar about his life. Audio
Freaky Friday
Each week we ask you to share your spooky encounters, your eerie coincidences, your unexplained mysteries. Today, Tracy calls in with her story of a nagging sense that her son was heading for trouble… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 2 May 2025
In today's episode, Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread road closures, flooding and slips. A Canterbury Resident whose home looks like… Audio
The ongoing story of Krd
Karangahape Road A.K.A K Road is one of the nations most famous streets It's just 1km long and perhaps best known for a slightly seedy reputation. A reputation - mostly - conferred on it by some… Audio
Christchurch couple stranded at the flooded town Little River
Little River and Banks Peninsula are both fully cut off from the rest of the country after flooding put the area under a state of emergency. Sue McKenna spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Canterbury resident feels forgotten after home is flooded
A Canterbury resident whose home looks like it is sitting on a swimming pool is feeling forgotten and angry. Pip Adams lives in Tai Tapu which sits between the Christchurch and Selwyn districts near… Audio
Minister Mark Mitchell is assessing the damage after extreme weather
Crews are out assessing the damage across Canterbury after yesterday's deluge which caused widespread, road closures, flooding and slips. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell spoke… Audio
The best cheese in New Zealand has been crowned
"Complex, waxy, balanced with a beautiful ivory paste. Delicious. Favourite of the day," judges said about Whitestone Cheese Co's sheep milk cheddar.
