Timeline
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'Letting the world know we're still here': Te Matatini champion on power of kapa haka
Kereama Wright (Te Arawa) says kapa haka is a form of rongoā, healing body, mind and spirit.
'Dream car turned into nightmare': Couple's $164k ute ruined after wrong fuel advice
A tribunal found a dealer gave incorrect fuel advice, but wasn't liable for the catastrophic engine failure.
Trump officials' meeting with Russian fuels concern over Ukraine plan
A secret session involving Jared Kushner, envoy Steve Witkoff, and sanctioned Putin ally Kirill Dmitriev led to the surprise 28-point peace proposal that is seen by many to favour Moscow. Audio
Why you may pay more for parking on your summer holiday
Explainer - Whether you're a local or a tourist, you'll need to pay for parking at three top visitor destinations starting next month.
Black Caps lurch to one-day series sweep over West Indies
The NZ batting order buckled, but did not break in its pursuit of victory at Hamilton.
'Funny seeing dirty tracksuits treated as taonga': Fat Freddy's Drop on new exhibition
The beloved Kiwi band are celebrating their 2005 debut album Based on a True Story with an exhibition and an international tour.
Phoenix lose home match to Macarthur FC
Wellington Phoenix have lost their A-League home match against Macarthur FC 1-0.
Trump threatens to end deportation protections for Minnesota Somalis
The programme currently protects people from Somalia from deportation, if they cannot return home safely.
Dog owner, pooch rescued from Arrowtown cliff by helicopter
A person and their dog were extracted by helicopter, after getting stuck about 60 metres down.
Sanson fire: 'It will take time to get answers for the family'
Police are still investigating what caused the blaze that killed Goldie, Hugo and August Field.
Nashville Babylon: 22 November 2025
On this week's show there's soul from Aretha Franklin and James Brown, a live track from Dr Feelgood, country courtesy of Johnny Cash plus reggae from Jah Lion. Audio
Fatal crash shuts Matamata road
One person has died, after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on a driveway.
Iwi takes legal action to stop changes to Conservation Act
Proposed changes include streamlining and centralising conservation land management, and a review of Section 4 of the Conservation Act.
The Mixtape: Harry Ricketts
Harry Ricketts is a Wellington-based poet and educator who recently published his eleventh volume of poetry. In In this episode of The Mixtape he plays some of his favourite records and talks to Nick… Audio
What you need to know about Tsarukyan v Hooker at UFC Fight Night
Kiwi Dan Hooker is looking for a way back into lightweight title contention.
French For Rabbits' Brooke Singer
As well as fronting her own acclaimed band, the singer-songwriter runs Home Alone Records, fostering acts who live and create out of Te Whanganui-a-Tara. Audio
Sam from Phoenix Foundation
Another iconic Wellington band are also celebrating a 20th anniversary. Their album Pegasus was nominated alongside BOATS for Album of the Year at the 2005 NZ Music Awards. Audio
'The better he does, the happier I am': Trump meets New York mayor-elect
Zohran Mamdani requested the sitdown with Trump to discuss cost-of-living issues and public safety.
Tony Robinson on Blackadder: 'I learned how to ride at the feet of those masters'
The British TV presenter and writer played Rowan Atkinson's "really, really stupid" servant Baldrick in the cult '80s sitcom.
‘Superman #1’ copy found in attic becomes most expensive comic ever sold
Three brothers from northern California discovered the issue, while clearing out their mother's attic after her death.
Joan Jett was told girls didn't play electric guitar
"What do you mean I'm not allowed," responded the rock and roll legend.
Nick Bollinger on Wellington's history of jam bands
RNZ's resident music historian talks us through a key component of the local music scene. Audio
Ladi6 and Louis Baker
Two musicians with their own connections to Freddy's pop by to talk about their history with the band, as well as their new and upcoming projects. Audio
Curator Ian Wards
In 2005, Wellington Museum senior curator Ian Wards bought BOATS on CD. Now, two decades later, he's put together an exhibition based around the band's foundations, and the making and production of… Audio
More than 200 school students kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria
Christian Association of Nigeria says more than 200 students have been kidnapped, as Pentagon Chief Hegseth meets Nigeria's national security advisor.
Man left with nerve damage after confronting woman for 'dangerous' parking
Stevee Ormsby has been sentenced for the attack.
Scott and Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop
Two Freddy's alumni join us to discuss what went into making the landmark album, which went straight to number one and became the longest-charting album in Aotearoa history. Audio
Fishing protest convoy crosses Auckland's Harbour Bridge
The One Ocean protest drove across Auckland on Saturday morning.
Bear attacks school children on trail, four hospitalised
The children were on a school trip in British Columbia when a bear attacked the group and seriously injuring four.
Researchers develop protective headgear for junior rugby players
The 'Ruru' prototype is being tested by World Rugby and may be available for sale in 2026.
West Indies recall veteran fast bowler for test series against NZ
West Indies boost pace bowling ranks for test series against Black Caps.
Norris tops chaotic Las Vegas GP practice; Lawson sixth
Loose drain cover causes problems during practice as Lando Norris produces best time of 1:33.602 seconds.
Eru Kapa-Kingi 'emotionally turbulent' period for my whanau
This week academic Eru Kapa-Kingi was a keynote speaker at the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference on Education in Auckland. His mother is the Tai Tokerau MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi, who was expelled… Audio
International rugby: Boks want big finish in Ireland test
Captain Siya Kolisi wants his Springboks to maintain their physical presence when they take on Ireland in the biggest test of another compelling rugby weekend in Europe.
Kate de Goldi - Reading for Pleasure
Kate de Goldi is a novelist and the Te Awhi Rito Reading Ambassador. This week she's talking Irish literature with Guyon Espiner. Audio
NZ photography: earliest to AI - Athol McCredie
New Zealand Photography Collected: 175 Years of Photography in Aotearoa spans nearly two centuries in more than 400 pages, exploring our identity as a nation. Audio
Protesting fishermen take to Auckland streets
Recreational fishermen from around the country are converging on Auckland this morning in protest of The Hauraki Gulf Marine Protection Act. Audio
Navigating career change with Dr Galia BarHava
With the eminent close of one year and start of another, it's a time when many of us start to take stock of where we are in life and where we want to go next. Audio
'I never thought I'd be called a poo hunter': Inside facial eczema study
Wairarapa sheep farmer Paul Crick is one of hundreds out collecting poo samples from his flock as part of a national study.
Calling all cheese lovers
Patrick McGuigan and Carlos Yescas are two cheese connoisseurs, who together set out in search of the world's best 100 cheeses. Audio
RNZ Pacific News at 10am on 22 November 2025
The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport Audio
We're in Australia, can we come back and get NZ Super?
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Ngāpuhi 'insulted', as Te Pāti Māori leadership refuse to attend hui
Te Pāti Māori said they had been advised by "multiple rangatira of Te Tai Tokerau" not to attend "at this time". Audio
The thinking behind the world's greatest thinkers
Hugh Mackay explores twenty-five profound quotes from some of the world's greatest thinkers, from Confucius and Plato to Susan Sontag and Gloria Steinem. Audio
Teen who died in Far North 4WD crash named
Sam Herdman was a keen hunter and fisher, according to a social media tribute.
Distinguished Professor Cliff Abraham: How memories are made
How good is your memory? Are you more 'memory like a sieve'? Photographic or somewhere in the middle? And have you ever wondered why that is? Audio
Inside the 25-year journey to the perfect kiwifruit
It's a long game developing the kiwifruit of the future - up to 25 years from concept to shop shelf. Fruit that thrive in a wetter, warmer climate and with less chemical input are among those in…
Dr Jonathan Mathias Lassiter: Mental health in marginalised communities
Dr Lassiter works primarily with marginalised communities at a time when the US no longer feels like a safe or welcoming place for many. Audio
Shane Jones says 'it's a bit late' as recreational fishers oppose Hauraki reforms
But Fisheries Minister Shane Jones says their leaders signed up to the policy, "so it's a bit late for them to cry now".
From Baldrick to Alfred the Great - Sir Tony Robinson: having fun with history
Sir Tony Robinson is perhaps best known for playing dogsbody Baldrick in British sitcom Blackadder. But that's just one highlight of his 50-year acting career. Audio
The cycling economy
Not only are New Zealand's cycle trails helping get more and more people outdoors but they are also boosting the economy by $1.28 billion a year. Audio
‘Playing for the black jersey’: Scott Robertson explains mass All Black changes
Scott Robertson said the All Blacks had a "strong review" this week after their 33-19 loss to England last weekend.
Increased risk of earthquakes with climate change
A world-first study by the University of Auckland contributes to the growing body of evidence that climate change effects the likelihood of earthquakes. Audio
Dame Sue Bagshaw: Puberty blockers
The government has put the brakes on the use of puberty blockers which delay the onset of puberty in children and young people experiencing gender dysphoria. Audio
Latest from the Middle East
As the UN Security Council voted to adopt a plan by US President Donald Trump for Gaza, Israel launched a strike and Trump hosted the Saudi Crown Prince. Audio
The future of MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi
This weekend people from Tai Tokerau will gather in Kaikohe for a hui with MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi. She was expelled from Te Pāti Māori last week. Audio
Rising tensions: NZ First vs ACT
MMP is all about compromise but it appears some serious rifts are appearing in our coalition government. Audio
NZTA postpones Transmission Gully roadworks after major congestion
NZTA has roadworks planned this summer which will cause disruption and delays, but says it wants to minimise that as much as possible.
Taranaki environmental and conservation work recognised
Young trappers helping preserve biodiversity, a charity diverting waste from landfill and farmers leading the way with freshwater mahi are among the winners of the regional council's Environmental…
Farmer flying high with agri drone venture
Te Kuiti farmer Mitchel Hoare has a new side hustle, operating a drone to help other farmers improve the land.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 22 November 2025
The latest news in Cook Islands Maori (Te Reo Maori Kuki Airani) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 22 November 2025
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament; Large fire breaks out at COP30; Indigenous educators inspired at education conference; Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora Audio
Eight new MPs elected to Tonga's parliament
Eight new MPs have been elected to Tonga's parliament in the general election amid a continuing decline in voter turnout. Audio
Large fire breaks out at COP30
A large fire at the venue of COP 30 in Belem, Brazil has forced participants to evacuate. Audio
Indigenous educators inspired at education conference
The world's largest Indigenous education conference, otherwise known as WIPCE , has left attendees in Tamaki Makaurau inspired, connected, and renewed in purpose. Audio
Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora
Pacific sports preview with Iliesa Tora. Audio
Lee Tamahori film and 'The Gone' dominate at NZ Screen Awards
The great and the good of Aotearoa's screen industry have been recognised at a glitzy event in Auckland.
Zelensky rebuffs US plan to end war, says won't 'betray' Ukraine
Ukraine's president is pushing back on a United States plan to end the war on terms favourable to Russia, acknowledging he risks losing Washington as an ally.
What you need to know about All Blacks v Wales
Team lists, key stats and news about the final All Blacks test of the year. Video
20 years of Fat Freddy's Drop celebrated in new exhibition
In 2005, the now-iconic New Zealand band released their first studio album, Based On A True Story. The tale behind it is now being told in a new museum show.
Denmark compensates four over vision loss linked to Ozempic, Wegovy
More than 40 people sought reimbursement after they said they had developed a serious eye condition as a result of using the popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs.
The politicians missing from libraries
Two big political memoirs have hit the bookshops this year - but which high profile politicians are missing from the shelves.
Why are there so few rules for biodiversity-damaging cats?
The government seems uninterested in the problem, but there are many different people desperate to get cats under control - including a National Party MP.
Nineteen wickets fall on opening day of first Ashes Test
Follow all cricket action as the five-test series between the arch-rivals gets under way at Perth Stadium.
One for the political tragics
Two big political memoirs have hit the bookshops this year - but which high profile politicians are missing from the shelves? Audio
Gunmen kidnap Catholic school students in Nigeria's latest attack
Nigeria has witnessed a spate of attacks by gunmen.
The Logg Cabin: 21 November 2025
On the Logg Cabin this week Mark checks out the latest releases from Troy Kingi and Nightmares on Wax with Ladi6. Features a favourite from soulstress Sharon Jones, revisits a P-Funk classic from… Audio
What the stars wore to celebrate NZ screen's biggest night out
Celebrities put their best foot forward at Auckland's Viaduct Events Centre as the NZ Screen Awards rolled out a night of glamour.
World's biggest nuclear plant edges closer to restart
Japanese local authorities approved the restart of the world's biggest nuclear plant.
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Audio
Australian doctors assess PNG's conjoined twins
The parents of six-week-old Tom and Sawong are desperate for their boys to be surgically separated, despite previous medical advice against it.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review a raft of theatre on screen works: the recording of hit stage production Hamilton (2020), rental Good Night and Good Luck (2025), Dr… Audio
The Quiz Appendix: Swimming pools and Patti Smith
Nights producer Bonnie Harrison joins Emile Donovan to review the week in quiztastic glory. Audio
"Overlooked" cricket stalwart recognised by New Zealand Cricket
This week, the New Zealand Cricket Board met and elected three new life members, one of whom was the Naenae Express himself, Ewen Chatfield. He joins Emile Donovan. Audio
'My children did not deserve this': The full statement from mother Chelsey Field
Field, whose children died in a fire in Sanson has spoken out for the first time. These are her words in full.
Education overhaul: Everything that changed in 2025
The government's sweeping - and controversial - changes to the education system are not over yet.
What butting does to the brain: Rams could offer clues to head blows
Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University's centre for brain research a model population to study. Audio
Inside New Zealand's Kiwifruit Breeding Centre
It takes years to perfect cultivars and to keep New Zealand's kiwifruit industry ahead of the game. Country Life takes a tour of the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre in Te Puke and meets those helping create… Audio
Over 1000 schools reaffirm commitment to Treaty
It comes after the government removed Treaty obligations from the Education and Training Act.
'Poo hunter' In the name of science
Wairarapa sheep farmer Paul Crick is one of hundreds out collecting poo samples from his flock as part of a national study testing for the presence of spores which cause facial eczema in sheep. Audio
Trio behind deadly police shooting shared 'delusional disorder'
A Queensland coroner has ruled on the killings of two police officers and a neighbour in December 2022.
Farmers' ag drone venture takes flight
Two King Country farmers have trained up as drone operators to offer on-farm drone spraying services, a side hustle alongside their traditional farming work. Audio
Cyclone warning for Darwin as Fina approaches Australia
The Australian Bureau of Meteorology has declared a cyclone warning for Darwin.
NZ's biggest regional park re-opens after 1080 pest control
The operation in Hūnua Ranges, Waharau and Whakatiwai began in August, and was completed in late October.
Air NZ cabin crew to strike in December
Crew say they are unhappy with the airline's latest offer.
Man arrested after baby hospitalised with serious injuries
Police were called to a home in Avalon after a report of a disorder.
Union calls for government to cover costs of removing asbestos-tainted sand
Students at about 40 schools were forced to stay home, after asbestos was found in coloured play sand. Audio
FENZ extends consultation on proposed restructure
Unions now have an additional two weeks to respond on the loss of 140 non-firefighter roles.
'More goals this year': Forward May sets bold target for Auckland FC
The A-League outfit set a competition scoring record during its 2024/25 debut campaign.
Weakening trend sees ANZ Bank cuts its farmgate milk price
The big banks are responding to an ongoing drop in global dairy prices.
Who's really paying for 'incredibly aggressive' cash back competition?
Cash back incentives have become the key way that banks attract new customers in recent years.
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton, Part 2
In part two, it's time for another edition of Panel Soapbox - James joins the show with criticisms of the state of workmanship in New Zealand. Then, Auckland Women's Centre is over the moon about a… Audio
Coalition tempers ACT's influence on gun laws
In Focus on Politics, political reporter Anneke Smith takes a look at the coalition's rewrite of the country's gun laws and why the ACT Party didn't get everything it wanted. Audio
The Panel with Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Ben Thomas and Penny Ashton. First up, after Winston Peters' pledge to repeal the Regulatory Standards Bill, are cracks starting to show… Audio
Students struggling to find work to keep food on the table
Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread is now becoming a pipe dream for many.
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
Fisheries New Zealand has proposed to drop protections for marlin and 19 reef-fish species. Audio
How it feels to have a silent mind
How would you feel if that little voice in your head went completely quiet? You know the one that stresses about all the mistakes you've made just as you're trying to get to sleep or replays that same… Audio
UK Covid-19 Inquiry releases damning report
United Kingdom correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK Covid-19 Inquiry pubishing a damning report on how political leaders responded during the pandemic, as well as the UK Home… Audio
Former Labour minister Michael Wood to re-enter politics
Wood will stand again in the Mt Roskill seat at the next election.
Pike River deaths: Enough evidence for manslaughter charges - lawyer
Police can now link acts of "gross negligence" to the explosion and the deaths of 29 men, Nigel Hampton KC says.
Evening business for 21 November 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Wellington Phoenix women suffer double blow with two players injured
The Wellington Phoenix women have suffered a double blow with two players out for the remainder of the A-League season with an increasingly common injury. Female footballers are more at risk of ACL… Audio
Pike River families lawyer says manslaughter charges possible
A lawyer for Pike River families says police now have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges over the mine disaster. Twenty-nine men were killed in the 2010 mine explosion and while charges under… Audio
Ballots to be examined amid Auckland voter fraud allegations
Petitioner who requested a judicial inquiry has called for a new election to be held if irregularities are detected.
Competition between banks fighting for home loan customers
Competition is picking up between the banks as they fight for home loan customers. But it looks different these days - where once we saw them slashing rates aggressively, now they use cash back offers… Audio
Warning over looming driver shortages following licence revocations
The Transport Agency revoked hundreds of commercial driving licences earlier this month after discovering false documentation that converted overseas licences to domestic equivalents.
Opposition leader calls for Samoan PM to resign over health concerns
But La'aulialemalietoa Polataivao Leuatea Schmidt says "I have far more better duties to serve Samoa" than respond to Tuilaepa Sa'ilele Malielegaoi.
Debate over transgender inclusion in sport heading to court
The debate over transgender inclusion in sport is heading to court. Auckland Pride is seeking a judicial review after the Minister for Sport and Recreated ordered the removal of the guidelines for… Audio
Revealed: What the new Defence Force planes will look like
The Airbus A321XLR planes will replace the Boeing 757 fleet.
Call for government to pay for asbestos clean up in schools
The head of the Principal's Federation is calling for the government to pay for asbestos testing and clean-ups in schools after a contamination scare with kids play sand. Retail giant Kmart has sold… Audio
Two new measles cases in Nelson
The two latest cases are closely linked to an existing case, health officials have said.
Government quietly rejects advice to set more ambitious 'net negative' emissions goal
The decision to retain the 2050 net-zero target ignores Climate Change Commission advice that New Zealand can, and should be, doing more.
Warning over looming driver shortages following licence revocations
The Transport Agency revoked hundreds of commercial driving licences earlier this month after discovering false documentation that converted overseas licences to domestic equivalents.
Eight callouts impacted by firefighter strike
Union members were striking for an hour today.
Cop turned aviation boss quits after scathing IPCA report
Chris de Wattignar has quit his role at the Civil Aviation Authority following the report on police handling of Jevon McSkimming allegations.
Ram's brains assist researchers on impacts of head blows
It's hoped rams brains may help researchers better understand the long term consequences of repeated head blows on sports people. Rams, which frequently butt heads, will provide Auckland University's… Audio
Government quietly rejects more ambitious climate targets
The government has quietly rejected advice to set a much more ambitious long-term target for New Zealand's carbon emissions. The Climate Change Commission wanted the country to aim for net-negative… Audio
Lockdown lifted after police catch wanted person
Katikati College and Katikati Primary School say all students are safe and accounted for.
Marlin and reef fish at risk of being commercialised
"Keep marlin and reef fish off the menu," That's the message from recreational fishers as the government plans to let commercial fishing companies keep and sell bycatch, that right now can't be used… Audio
Iconic Paraparaumu Beach back on Australasia PGA itinerary
The famed golf course will feature on the 2025/26 Challenger schedule for the first time in 24 years.
Ashes gets underway in Perth
One of the most highly anticipated series on the cricket calendar has finally got underway in Perth. The build up to the opening test of the Ashes between England and Australia has been on another… Audio
Gruelling ultra race returns backed by former All Black's captain
A gruelling all terrain ultra race where you dont find out the exact course until just hours before you launch yourself in the literal wilderness is back after a two year hiatus and a falling out with… Audio
Tourist dies after suspected mass poisoning at Bali hostel
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a suspected mass poisoning at a hostel in Bali that has left one tourist dead, and a number of others hospitalised. Audio
Students struggling to get by as summer jobs dry up
Flipping burgers, stacking shelves and folding clothes, the work that students used to dread, is now becoming a pipe dream for many. Students are applying for record numbers of jobs but there just… Audio
'Wear bright colours': Funeral for siblings killed in fire to be held next week
Chelsey Field has opened up about August, Hugo and Goldie, in what was being treated as a murder-suicide. Audio
Shayne Carter's symphonic opus
Songwriter Shayne Carter and NZSO conductor Hamish McKeich talk about Carter's first album with a symphony orchestra. Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 21 November
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Activists, minister at odds over pig crates amid undercover footage release
Animal welfare activists, public submitters and the associate agriculture minister are still at odds around the use of farrowing crates and mating stalls at pig farms. Audio
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