Regions

Nau Mai Town is back with host Justine Murray to find out the stories and meaning of place names around Aotearoa. Audio

We check in on the western Bay of Plenty after the heavy rain that's been soaking the upper North Island - which roads have been badly effected, what's happening with the freight train that derailed… Audio

Emergency housing in motels has been a huge issue in Rotorua for three years, starting in the first Covid lockdown and it has proliferated since then. Felix says the main issue is its concentration… Audio

Jacob McSweeny talks to Kathryn about the sudden closure of the Ohakune Courthouse, the challenges facing the Whanganui pilot academy, the rescuing of plant material from the historic Bastia Hill… Audio

Ever wondered about the stories behind some of our place names? Justine Murray finds out more from those who live in heartland Aotearoa. Audio

As more banks shut up shop around the country, there are increasing calls for the industry to find a solution to a lack of service in rural areas. Earlier this year Kiwibank confirmed it would close… Audio

Do you have wistful thoughts of getting out of the big-city rat race, living and working remotely from the beach or a small town? Bill joins Kathryn to talk about some things to consider. Bill McKay… Audio

With international tourism at a standstill, competition is fierce as the regions all vie for the domestic tourist dollar.Tourism operators from regions which normally have international visitors in… Audio

Red Cross is asking people in regional New Zealand to step up by volunteering in their refugee re-settlement program. About 100 refugee support volunteers are needed in Blenheim, Timaru, Levin… Audio

Insight - With $3bn heading to 6 regions under the Provincial Growth Fund, questions have been asked about how it's being spent and by whom? Lois Williams asks those getting funding to plant trees or… Audio

Pro Vice Chancellor of Massey University Paul Spoonley on the ageing and depopulation of many of our regions. How will the government's plans to stimulate the economies take effect? Audio

Mayors across the country are underlining the increasing affordability pinch they're facing and the urgent need to improve the quality of infrastructure. It comes off the back of the Transport… Audio

Grant Duncan of Massey Unversity on the feasibility of moving governemnt departments to the regions. Audio

Issues like unemployment, depression and high rates of youth suicide face ethnic youth in our regions. Youth also face barriers when trying to access social services. But now these youth are finding… Audio, Gallery