Timeline
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Christchurch's Jellie Park closes following fatal medical event
The death is not believed to be suspicious and has been referred to the Coroner.
Govt announces $53m boost for teacher registrations fees
From 1 July, teachers will save up to $550 when applying for registration or renewing their practising certificate, Education Minister Erica Stanford announced.
Takeover battle shows no respite for major hotel company
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels's independent directors told shareholders to reject an improved offer from its majority owner.
'It's a disgrace': Wairoa mayor on flare up of gang violence
Police invoked the Gang Conflict Warrant last week following a rise in inter-gang conflict in Hawke's Bay. Audio
Solomon Islands' citizenship by investment: 'A long way to go'
The government has clarified that the proposed citizenship by investment program will "never be commercialised in a manner that compromises sovereignty".
Online platform Shopback growing in NZ
New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
One third of households have never switched insurance provider
New research from the Insurance Council has found almost a third of New Zealand households have never switched their insurance provider. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi spoke to… Audio
Northland set for another wet start to the week
MetService says there is still a risk of thunderstorms in the upper North Island too. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 April 2025
Midday Rural News for 28 April 2025 Audio
Midday Sports News for 28 April 2025
World heavyweight boxing champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium in July. Audio
SH1 through Mangamuka Gorge reopens after slip
Road had been closed by a large slip since early Sunday.
Vanuatu communities growing climate resilience
Communities in Vanuatu are learning to grow climate resilient crops, 18 months after Cyclone Lola devastated the country.
Midday Business News for 28 April 2025
Midday Business News for 28 April 2025 Audio
Wairoa mayor on gang tensions in region
The police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down on a rise in gang activity in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police recruits fail physical tests but still admitted
Police are investigating after three recruits who failed their physical tests were still admitted for training. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Govt reveals new scheme to accelerate building projects
Approved building firms, plumbers, and drainlayers will now be able to sign off their own work, Building and Construction Minister Chris Penk has announced.
Steven Alker finishes third at PGA Champions event in Georgia
Alker was the best of the Kiwi golfers in action over the weekend with Ko finishing down the field at Chevron Championship.
Leading wine producer drops earnings forecast due to US tariffs
Delegat said the tariff looks likely to affect sales for the last three months of the current financial year.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy Warne on parachuting spiders, mice attacking albatross on Marion Island and Pope Francis - a voice for the Earth. Audio
NZ firm's cancer test excluded from US Medicare funding
The key diagnostic test accounted for 60 percent of the Pacific Edge's income.
The award winning meat raised locally for urban consumption
Conscious Valley has just won an outstanding food producer award for its lamb raised just outside the capital and solid direct to consumers. Audio
World heavyweight boxing champs Usyk and Dubois confirm London fight
World heavyweight boxing champions Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois will fight for the undisputed title at London's Wembley Stadium in July.
Nauru and Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
Concerns have long been raised about the treatment of detainees on the island.
Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
Politics: Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas talk about the Prime Minister's fortunes, Winston Peter's clash with RNZ and the NZ First Member's Bill to legally define a women Audio
Men charged with Ellerslie couple's murder in court
Lok Fung Lorrence Li and Shu Man Poon are due in court today over the killing of Fuk-Fu Joseph Kwok and his wife Mei Han Chong at their home in November 2023.
Lights out at CNMI's only theatre amid economic struggles
Movie goers in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands are lamenting the closure of the territoy's only cinema.
Around the motu:Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
Diane discusses the latest events in Whakatane including updates on the upcoming local elections. Audio
Timber worker loses two fingers to machine without guard
The unnamed worker, 51, said he had three surgeries and remained hopeful about getting prosthetic fingers in future.
What the film Conclave gets right (and wrong) about electing a new pope
Smear campaigns, politicking, gossip and blackmail: Conclave had it all.
Book review: Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata
Melanie O'Loughlin reviews Vanishing World by Sayaka Murata Audio
Runner 'shocked' as herd of cows break into estuary
A Napier man running on the lime paths in Ahuriri saw up to 30 cows in the water, about half a kilometre from a popular swim spot.
Change expected for Vanuatu's constitution on recognised sexes
Vanuatu's constitution could soon be amended to recognise only two sexes - male and female - at birth. Audio
NRL high tackle crackdown has tongues wagging
18 sinbins in round eight action has a legend up in arms.
Derek Leask, on his atlas of the New Zealand wars
Former career diplomat, Derek Leask, has used maps, sketches and prints to illustrate how the New Zealand wars unfolded in the mid nineteenth century in an atlas. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 April 2025
In today's episode, thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week, two firefighters were stranded… Audio
Pay deal to boost women's basketball in Australia
Women basketballers in Australia are set to see their minimum salary levels double over the next four years and gain base-level pay parity with men in the third year, in what the country's governing…
Recycling plant firefighters' lives were at 'immediate risk'
The two firefighters stranded above the blaze made a rare mayday call when "everything that could go wrong did go wrong". Audio
Police warned over shifting sensitive info to cloud services
There could be "severe detrimental impacts" if someone was accidentally given access to the data. Audio
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Cardinals prepare for conclave after the Pope's funeral plus Trump and Zelensky hold face-to-face Vatican meeting. Audio
US immigration crackdown a growing worry for NZers
A growing number of people say current threat level for travel to the US is not high enough.
Trump vs the Judiciary: is a constitutional crisis looming?
The Trump administration has been aggressively challenging the judiciary in the United States since taking office in January and some legal scholars in the United States are worried a constitutional… Audio
Dutton names China as biggest threat to Australia's security
The country's federal election will be held next Saturday.
closure of one-of-a-kind psychotherapy day programme
The plans to close Segar House - which offers a publicly-funded, intensive psychotherapy day programme - the only one of its kind in the country. Audio
Family wants answers over mother's murder by mental health patient
Faye Phelps' daughter was shocked to learn the man her mother employed had been living at Hillmorton Hospital. Audio
US funding cuts threaten ground-breaking Auckland University vaccine study
The study has drawn on data from more than 300 million people to research vaccine safety and efficacy since 2019. Audio
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Coronial inquest to examine murder that had a 'high degree of brutality'
Juliana Bonilla-Herrera, 37, was attacked and stabbed to death in her Addington flat by neighbour who was on parole. Audio
Auckland FC want football finals at 'home' at Mt Smart
Auckland FC could make New Zealand football history in the A-League - and they want to do it at home. Audio
Nauru-Australia finalise long-term funding for refugee processing
President David Adeang made the announcement in parliament this month, according to the Nauru Bulletin.
Wellington City Council decision to demolish City to Sea bridge challenged
The battle to save a central Wellington footbridge is heading to the high court. Spokesperson for Save the City-to-Sea bridge Stuart Niven spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Trump pulls funding for Global Vaccine Data Network
Local researchers involved with the Global Vaccine Data Network are scrambling after the Trump administration abruptly pulled funding. Auckland University associate professor Helen Petousis-Harris… Audio
Part of MSD programme to prevent people ending up in emergency housing scrapped
The Ministry of Social Development said in a report this was because it could not cope with workloads, which included work relating to changes to the Jobseeker benefit. Audio
Auckland FC win A-League Premier's Plate
Auckland FC capped a remarkable inaugural regular season at Mount Smart by clinching a 1-0 win over Perth Glory at Go Media Stadium on Sunday night, celebrating their maiden Premier's Plate triumph in… Audio
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Climate campaigners have long accused the scheme of propping up pollution. Audio
Sports Chat for 28 April 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Ministers rejected advice to review climate grants
Officials from Inland Revenue and Treasury have told the Government there is no proper evidence that hundreds of millions of dollars of subsidies to some of our biggest carbon polluters are needed… Audio
'A very special occasion' - PM reflects on Pope Francis' funeral
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said it was a great honour to have represented New Zealand. Audio
Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick on firefighters mayday call
Two firefighters were stranded 10-to-15 metres above a fire after their aerial truck broke down at a recycling plant in Glenfield, in Auckland. Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Corin Dann.
…Tensions between Black Power and Mongrel Mob rise in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne
Police say they are using gang conflict warranst to help dial down tensions between the Mongrel Mob and Black Power in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Detective Inspector Marty James spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Visa calls for ban on surcharges
The average merchant card service fee for small businesses is about 1.2 percent to 1.5 percent.
Govt scraps emergency housing programme due to workload
The government has scrapped a programme designed to prevent people from ending up in emergency housing because the social development ministry cannot cope with the workload. Housing reporter Lauren… Audio
No FA Cup glory for Chris Wood's Forest as they lose to Man City
Manchester City will face Crystal Palace in the final on May 17.
Sports News for 8am - 28 April 2025
With their first silverware secured Auckland FC can confidentally look at adding more before the A-League season is done. Audio
Ethiopian Assefa pulls away to win London Marathon
Tigst Assefa shattered the women's-only world record in winning the 45th London Marathon.
PM Luxon on attending the Pope's funeral
Thousands gathered at the Vatican at the weekend to mourn the late pope, who led the Catholic Church for 12 years before his death last week. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was at the funeral and he… Audio
Police warned over shifting info to cloud services
Police have been warned that shifting information to the cloud could have "severe detrimental impacts" on people if they aren't careful. Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
News in Tongan for 28 April 2025
The latest news in Tongan language (Lea Faka-Tonga) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Inquest into release of convicted rapist turned murderer begins
An inquest begins in Christchurch on Monday into the release and monitoring of a convicted rapist who was let out on parole and then murdered a woman in her home. Christchurch reporter Adam Burns… Audio
Conclave to select next Pope to begin in coming weeks
With the conclave set to begin in the next few weeks, the focus now shifts to who the next pontiff might be. Correspondent for the Associated Press Philip Crowther spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
30 years since Cave Creek disaster
The sister of a student killed at Cave Creek 30 years ago says she often thinks of the life her brother might have lived if he hadn't died. Fleur Pawsey spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Firefighters issue mayday call after being stranded above fire
A rare Mayday call was made on Friday when two firefighters were stranded mid-air above a fire at a recycling plant in Auckland's Glenfield after their aerial truck broke down. New Zealand… Audio
Families of victims murdered by Hillmorton patients want answers
The families of victims murdered in two separate killings by Hillmorton Hospital mental health patients in Christchurch are furious they're still waiting for answers from health officials. National… Audio
Dengue cases confirmed
Cook Islands Ministry of Health has confirmed four dengue cases in Rarotonga. They will follow the World Health Organisation's guidelines should an outbreak be declared.
'A much higher chance' of more sea snakes - ecologist
More sea snakes could show up on our beaches in the near future, an ecologist is warning.
Sports News for 7am - 28 April 2025
Liverpool roared back from a goal down to thrash Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 and wrap up the English Premier League title in style at Anfield. Audio
No charges in Saipan basketball brawl case that left player semi-paralyzed
The Attorney-General's Office in the Northern Marianas said it will not charge anyone in the accident that left Webster Taracatac paralyzed.
Govt plans for 10,000 EV chargers by 2030
The government wants to have 10,000 charge points for EVs around the country in the next five years. Drive Electric chairperson Kirsten Corson spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Trump's 100-day approval rating lowest in 80 years: Poll
Donald Trump has the lowest 100-day job approval rating of any president in the past 80 years, according to a new poll by the ABC and The Washington Post. POLITICO's senior legal affairs reporter Josh… Audio
How sweet it is: Auckland FC fans savour first season silverware
The rain couldn't stop football fans old and young coming out to celebrate their club's remarkable debut season.
News in Samoan for 28 April 2025
The latest news in Samoan language (Gagana Samoa). Audio
Early Sports Chat for 28 April 2025
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Death toll from blast at Iran's Bandar Abbas port rises to 40
More than 1200 people have been injured.
Liverpool thrash Tottenham to secure Premier League title
Liverpool won a record-equalling 20th English title with four games to spare.
First Up - The Podcast, Monday 28 April
On today's First Up pod: the Billy T comedy awards are coming up in May - we chat to finalist Itay Dom about his life of laughter; lots to talk about with our correspondents in Europe and the USA… Audio
Morning Rural News for 28 April 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Early Business News for 28 April 2025
Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio
Liverpool win 20th English Premiere League title
Liverpool have been crowned Premier League champions, their 20th English league title, drawing them back level with arch rivals Manchester United. Supporter Lindsay Yee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Upper North Island set for wet start to week
The upper North Island is in for a wet start to the school term. MetService Meteorologist John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Eleven dead after vehicle drives into crowd in Vancouver
Eleven people are dead and more than 20 are injured in the Canadian city of Vancouver after a vehicle was driven into a crowd at a Filipino street festival. Correspondent Craig McCulloch spoke to… Audio
'Darkest day': 11 dead after car rams Vancouver festival crowd
The suspect is a 30-year-old man who had a history of mental health-related interactions with authorities.
Sports News for 6am - 28 April 2025
Liverpool are the English football champions for the 20th time Audio
US: car attack in Vancouver, Canada kills 11
North America correspondent Katherine Firkin has an update on the Vancouver car attack which has left 11 dead and more than 20 injured. Audio
Michael Wood finishes Assisi pilgrimage at Pope's funeral
Former Minister of Transport Michael Wood found himself at the Vatican for the funeral on Saturday, he talked with producer Matthew Hutching Audio
We know what our kids are watching. What about what they’re reading?
Just as we might set up parental controls on our devices, should we be censoring what our children read?
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Glenn Forsyth is back after two massive long weekends with all the fruit and veggie news. Audio
Comedian Itay Dom on nomination for Billy T Awards
Itay Dom is one of a number of nominations for the country's most prestigious comedy prize - the Billy T Award which is announced next month. Audio
Pope's funeral sees high powered talks between US, Ukraine
A big weekend at The Vatican for the funeral of Pope Francis - Anita Purcell-Sjölund reports from Europe Audio
What Did You Do in the Holidays?
We've been out talking to kids about the holidays, there's the world-famous-in-New-Zealand game What's That Sound?, and it's the final episode of Simon Taylor's story about Princess and Her Unicorn… Audio
How humour found Annie Guo and Summer Xia in NZ
In part two of our series with funny folk Summer Xia and Annie Guo who found comedy through chance in New Zealand. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Detentions and arrests at US borders sow fear
The current threat-level for travel to the US is 'exercise increased caution', but a growing number of people say it's not high enough. Audio
Nine dead after man drives into Vancouver festival crowd
Nine people were killed and multiple others were injured in Vancouver after a 30-year-old man drove into a crowd at a Filipino street festival in the western Canadian city.
Americans reflect on 100 days of President Trump 2.0
Trump promised the "most extraordinary first 100 days of any presidency in American history". Here's what some Americans think.
The Piano & Christopher's Classics: Darroch/DeHart Duo
The Darroch/DeHart Duo perform at The Piano, Ōtautahi/Christchurch, 12 September 2024 Audio
Doves, deaths and rations: Papal elections over time
Cardinals electing Pope Francis's successor will have an easier time than many of their predecessors, who endured spartan conditions and were even locked up for so long that some of them died.
'Do you want something bad to happen?': Armed men threaten psychologist
The woman, who treated Colombian drug gang victims, is allowed to stay in New Zealand after ongoing death threats against herself, her mother and her husband.
New Zealand to recognise physician associates - minister
A newly-regulated healthcare role is hoped to unlock more pairs of hands for medical care, and attract more overseas workers to rural practices.
A-League: Auckland FC beat Perth Glory 1-0
Having already secured the Australasian League's Premier's Plate in just their first season, Auckland FC capped it by beating Perth Glory 1-0.
How three Americans allegedly conspired to overthrow the DRC government
How did teammates from Utah end up entangled with rebel forces in an attack on the presidential palace in the Democratic Republic of Congo?
Kiwi with 'reckless' dangerous driving history deported to NZ
Daniel Phillip Hancy has been kicked out of Australia after crashing into a motorcyclist and two cars while driving drunk.
Rain lashes top of North Island, heavy rain watches for Auckland, Northland
An unstable weather system prone to producing thunderstorms is moving down the North Island and heading to parts of the South Island. Video
Worlds of Music 27 April, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, featuring MOMO, June Tabor, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Iraqi American oud musician and composer, Rahim AlHaj. Audio
Tune-Yards want people to find power in Heartbreak
The experimental music project of Merrill Garbus and Nate Brenner are releasing their sixth studio album with the help of a special guest - their 3-year-old.
SH1 blocked in Canterbury after crash
State Highway 1 near Greta Valley, is blocked following a three-vehicle crash this afternoon.
Sombre tone to annual White House correspondents' gala
The event has been shunned by the Republican tycoon, who has sought to neuter the traditional media since his return to power.
Napoleon's sword to be sold at auction in Paris
Napoleon ordered the sabre in 1802 and kept it throughout his reign.
'A curiosity bite' - Shark researcher says attacks low risk after Fiordland incident
Marine researcher Adam Smith says he was intrigued to hear that a diver had been bitten in Dusky Sound, after spotting a white pointer on camera in February.
Venomous sea snake found at Auckland beach now dead
A venomous sea snake found at a north Auckland beach appears to have been fatally bitten by a dog or bashed to death.
Officials still mulling over options for recreational use of Manawatū Gorge road
The section of State Highway 3 near Palmerston North was shut to traffic for good in 2017, after a series of massive slips.
A Study of Losses by Beirut
Zach Condon's compositions for a Swedish circus troupe show he's still a musical magpie, and can still pen moving tunes. Audio
Government replaces EV charger grants with new loan scheme
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said it would "provide better value for money by maximising private sector investment while keeping the taxpayers' contribution to a minimum".
Stock truck rolls on SH1, sheep killed
SH1 near Balclutha is closed after a stock truck rolled, scattering sheep, and leaving one person with minor injuries.
The journalist who first called Donald Trump a 'short-fingered vulgarian'
Former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter got in Trump's firing line after coining a description of the business tycoon that has now become a running joke in pop culture.
Boxing: Eubank Jr beats Benn in thrilling grudge match
Conor Benn has been dealt a first professional career defeat at the hands of Chris Eubank Jr in a clash between the sons of 1990s arch-rivals Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn.
Horowhenua Mayor disappointed speed limits on SH1 to increase again
Bernie Wanden says there have been no deaths or serious injuries between Ōhau and Manakau since the speed limit was reduced.
Reynolds, McElhenney and Wrexham one step closer to top-flight dream
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds said it felt like an "impossible dream" when he floated the idea of buying soccer club Wrexham to fellow Hollywood A-lister Rob McElhenney.
NZ's only cardinal reflects on 'amazing' funeral, 'daunting' job of choosing new pope
Cardinal John Dew, said he felt incredibly privileged to have attended Pope Francis' funeral. Audio
Football: Barcelona sink Read Madrid to win Copa del Rey final
Barcelona win their 32nd Spanish Cup title thanks to a dramatic goal against Real Madrid in the dying seconds of extra time.
Last call to share Covid-19 pandemic experience with inquiry
The inquiry focused on vaccines and mandates; the lockdowns; and tools such as testing and tracing. The coalition government had also widened the scope of the inquiry to seek feedback on issues such…
Stud owner brings new meaning to 'a bull in a china shop'
Collecting fine china is an unusual hobby for a bull breeder, but Tony Thompson is a man of many passions including breeding top quality cattle and mentoring the next generation.
Two decades on from bro'Town: Oscar Kightley with new gen comedians Joe Daymond and Bubbah
At the NZ International Comedy Festival in May the Naked Samoans will reunite for the first time in seven years. They join a new generation of makers and comedians. So on Culture 101 we thought it a… Audio
Blush by There's a Tuesday
Toeing a line between pop and indie guitars, the Christchurch band's debut LP is wildly impressive. Audio
Debut album by There's A Tuesday is wildly impressive
The Sampler - The Christchurch band shows off some fantastic songwriting on Blush, local dub merchants Pitch Black release a collection of top-tier remixes and American indie folk band Beirut…
Virginia Giuffre remembered as a vocal advocate for sexual abuse victims
The prominent accuser of Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew is being remembered for her "incredible courage" in speaking out against abuse and pursuing justice.
What Luigi Mangione supporters want you to know
Some have expressed sympathy and even support for Mangione who has been charged with the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Audio
Frank Malley is putting Kaitaia on the Heavy Metal Map
Metalfest4 is at the Collards Tavern on Friday May 3, and alongside headliners from around the country it features a number of heavy locals. Joining visitors Captured Kings and Grym Rhymney is new… Audio
Wellington man left stranded in Brisbane after his kayak wouldn't fit in plane
Air New Zealand has apologised for the mistake.
Sir Ian Mune in End of the Golden Weather at new Court Theatre
The brand new long awaited home for The Court Theatre officially opens Saturday May 3 in Otautahi Christchurch. It is an impressive $61.4 million purpose-built home for New Zealand's largest… Audio
The first NZ Contemporary Japanese Art show in 20 years
Whether it's a brand like 100% Pure or paintings and film of a rural idyll, we've become familiar in Aotearoa New Zealand with the tension between our depiction of the landscape, and the reality when… Audio
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