Timeline
This page contains all audio and news items we publish, in chronological order, with the most recent first.
Is increasing complexity humanity's path to survival or destruction?
Will humanity's 'global brain' of shared knowledge and cooperation lead to a better future, or to our extinction? Jim Mora talks with Cambridge University's Dr Thomas Moynihan. Audio
Begonia House saved: 'It's not just a Wellington thing'
The popular 1960s greenhouse for exotic plants will now be upgraded - rather than demolished - following Thursday's council meeting.
Mediawatch: Coverage on a Budget
The media make a drama out of Budget day every year, even though the big plot twists have been revealed in advance and bits of the backstory are no longer in the script.
Everything you need to know about the French Open
Your guide to the French Open, who the three Kiwis playing in it are, and what shape Iga Swiatek is in as she aims for her fifth crown.
Worlds of Music 25 May, 2025
Music from the world, for the world, with Seckou Keita & Catrin Finch, Oumou Sangaré, Hirini Melbourne, and Pakistani-American singer, composer, Arooj Aftab. Audio
Severe weather warnings for NZ as heavy rain, strong wind approaches
MetService has issued 11 weather watches and warnings across the country.
Everything you need to know about Warriors vs Raiders
The Warriors will be out for revenge after the Canberra Raiders dispatched their trans-Tasman rivals in the NRL season-opener at Las Vegas.
Gaza doctor on duty at hospital when her own children showed up, dead
Only one of her children - critically injured - survived the reported Israeli airstrike.
New Plymouth man’s violent attack on neighbour leads to community work
A drinking session between two neighbours mourning the loss of another neighbour turned bitterly violent, leaving one of the men "black and blue".
Can delivering blunt one-liners make you more confident?
German life coach Karin Kuschik offers handy phrases for setting boundaries and dodging drama in her best-selling book 50 Sentences That Make Life Easier.
Interview: Gareth Shute
Tony Stamp speaks with musician and music writer Gareth Shute about his band Thee Golden Geese's new videogame, and some of his writing on NZ music history for the website Audioculture. Audio
Can't Even by Bub
The name of Priya Sami's guitar four-piece may stand for 'breakup band', but this isn't an album of weepies, more like 70s-inflected rock with some cartoonish synth additions. Audio
Pink Silence by Cloth
Scottish twin siblings Rachael and Paul Swinton deliver a third album of tranquil textures with a hint of foreboding. Audio
Head knocks and ultra-violence: The viral dangers of Run It Straight
Opinion - Social media appeal and simplicity may be a large part of why the concerningly dangerous new tackling game Run It Straight has begun to capture attention and crowds in Australasia, three…
Man charged with murder of three-year-old Northland girl
The man will appear in the Kaikohe District Court on Monday.
Two people taken to hospital after house fire in Papakura
The fire has now been extinguished.
The real star shines: Portia Woodman-Wickliffe’s big day out
Watch: Ilona Maher might have the bigger social media following, but it didn't count for much once the greatest of all time got her hands on the ball. Video
Creating an arts colony: dungeon techno artists Grecco Romank
A much anticipated release of New Zealand Music Month has just been released and it's both an album and a book. It's from Tamaki Makaurau Auckland trio Grecco Romank. Both formats feature a slew of… Audio
Aussie state all but outlaws pet shops selling puppies
Law changes mean pet shops that want to keep selling dogs can only do so if they get them from a rescue centre.
Decision banning Indian government critic from returning home upheld
GP and filmmaker Dr Sapna Samant has been accused by the Indian government of causing "disharmony" in Indian society.
Parents battle to keep teen daughter away from older boyfriend, resort to legal action
The police said they were restricted in what they could do.
Supplies airdropped to Australian farmers stranded by floods
About 32,000 residents remained isolated due to floodwaters.
Child hurt when vehicle struck pedestrians in stable condition
Five people were hurt in total.
Regional Wrap: Warkworth with local Ursula Christel
Each week, Culture 101 puts the spotlight on a different part of Aotearoa for our Regional Wrap. This week Culture 101 heads 45-minutes north of Auckland to Warkworth. It's located at the head of the… Audio
Is Trump threatening US 'soft power'?
Critics argue Trump has in fact facilitated the opposite of 'soft power'.
Pedestrian may have been hit intentionally by driver - police
Police believe a person critically injured after being struck by a vehicle in Dannevirke this morning was deliberately hit.
Man arrested after several people assaulted in Gisborne
The assaults happened around Gladstone Road and Lowe Street.
Theatre show explores the monstrosity of motherhood
There's a dark side to motherhood that can still be too taboo to talk about. It's the hidden part which can be lonely, filled with rage and the reality can be monstrous. Audio
Serial book vandal targeting biographies of Māori, Pasifika women
A Hamilton book store owner is fed up with the "disrespectful" actions.
Basketball courts, drones & collage making with Petra Leary
From Castlecliff to Thames, half court to full court, around Aotearoa artists are increasingly being commissioned to create eye-popping colourful designs for public basketball courts. These courts… Audio
'Back next year ready to fight again' - Auckland FC coach
Auckland FC and coach Steve Corica will be quick to move on from abrupt end to first season.
UK renationalises train operator
The privatisation of rail operations took place in the mid-1990s.
Taking improv competitions into the workplace
For most people, the concept of getting up on stage for improvisation is the stuff of nightmares, let alone doing it at work with your colleagues. Audio
Ladi6: 'I wear my heart right on my forehead’
Whether she's writing deeply personal songs or counselling someone else through a tough time, Kiwi soul singer Ladi6 (aka Karoline Tamati) believes that we're all in this together.
The close cultural favourites of indie country star Mel Parsons
'Post High Slide' from Ohinehou Lyttleton based singer songwriter Mel Parsons is one of several new songs released ahead of a tour of Aotearoa and Australia that kicks off Sunday March 25 in Poneke… Audio
What's life really like for people around the Pacific?
Samoan-Kiwi filmmaker Tuki Laumea checks in with indigenous communities in ten Pacific nations for a new Al Jazeera documentary series.
Auckland's Northern Gateway toll road speed limit to increase to 110km/h
Transport Minister Chris Bishop said the road was designed with safety features in mind, and mostly straight.
How walking the Salt Path taught Raynor Winn to live for right now
As a film adaptation of her best-selling memoir screens in cinemas, Raynor Winn reflects on her "gruesome" but life-changing 1014km coastal trek with husband Moth.
What can Shakespeare teach us about happiness?
Cora Fox discusses how Shakespeare's plays depict happiness, and whether that view is still relevant today. Audio
Want to run for council? These are the rules
Nominations open for this year's local government elections on 4 July.
Ray Woolf: Best Song Eva
Legendary performer Ray Woolf joins us to pick his Best (Kiwi) Song Eva for NZ Music Month. Video, Audio
One dead in Manawatū truck crash
Police say it happened on Number 1 Line, Longburn at around 9:20am Sunday.
Professor Allan Blackman: investigating the “living glow”
A recent study found all living things, including humans, emit a ghostly glow that vanishes as soon as we die. Audio
Salah named Premier League player of the season, Sunderland promoted
Salah could become the first footballer to win the Golden Boot, Golden Playmaker and player of the season awards.
Around the motu: James Pocock in Gisborne
Gisborne doctors are on a second 24-hour strike this month for funding and worker rights, it will be up to six months until repairs on one of Gisborne's 'most challenging' roads are done, and… Audio
Heartbreak! Auckland FC knocked out by Melbourne Victory
The minor premiers' stunning season has ended with an upset semi-final defeat in front of a record crowd at Go Media Mt Smart Stadium.
'They got it wrong' : Auckland FC coach goes after refs following loss
Steve Corica had some fine words for the match officials after his side had a goal disallowed by VAR.
Ali Hill: The Nutrition Edition
Do we need to be worried about arsenic in rice? And bananas; how many is too many? Audio
Iranian director wins Cannes' top prize
Revenge thriller It Was Just An Accident by Iranian director Jafar Panahi won the Palme d'Or - the second Iranian film in history to do so.
Tennis: Novak Djokovic claims 100th ATP Tour title
The 38-year-old became just the third man in the Open Era to do so.
Can being a bit rude make your life easier?
German life coach Karin Kuschik explains why sometimes speaking bluntly could make us all happier. Audio
Man arrested, people hurt after shots fired on K Rd
A 21-year-old man is facing firearms charges after a shooting in central Auckland overnight.
Russia, Ukraine soldier swap brings war-torn families back together
There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.
Pacific dengue cases surge, but don't cancel your holiday yet - expert
Dr Marc Shaw advises travellers to use insect repellent and light clothing, warning that although dengue fever is serious, it is largely preventable.
'Frustrating' as Chiefs 'smack' Moana Pasifika 'on the nose'
Moana Pasifika were humiliated by the Chiefs 85-7.
The evolution of a “Planetary Brain”
Thomas Moynihan discusses the possibility that we're unintentionally building an artificial world brain. Audio
Lawson clocks his best qualifying result of season
The Kiwi will now start ninth on the grid for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Firefighters called to house fire in central North Island
Investigators are looking into the cause.
Crowd lifts car off child after Christchurch crash
People who rushed to help pedestrians injured in a car crash have lifted a vehicle off a child, one of those first to the scene says.
'South Auckland to the Tech World' the future isn't just in Silicon Valley
"There's a lot of different aspects of technology, and there's a lot of creative technology as well. And for us, Maori and Pasifika, our brain leads more to the creative side."
Pacific dengue cases surge, but don't cancel your holiday yet - health expert
Dr Marc Shaw advises travellers to use insect repellent and light clothing, warning that although dengue fever is serious, it is largely preventable. Audio
The Budget, vanguard v rearguard on AI, social media pushback
The media make a big deal of the Budget every year, even though the big money's already been announced. But what was in it for the media this year? Also: vanguard vs the rearguard on AI in the media… Audio
Liam Lawson's luck lifts in Monaco F1 session
Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has finally got into the Top 10 in the qualifying sessions ahead of the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Audio
The Vagus Nerve and Mental Health
Our vagus nerves help us rest, digest and restore, but is there really a way to reset them to feel better? Audio
The Sunday Morning Quiz
Quiz master Jack Waley-Cohen is back with his Sunday Morning quiz. Audio
Priya Sami’s band Bub are fed up but plenty of fun
Tony Stamp lends an ear to the latest from Bub, plus crisp indie-pop from Christchurch's Mim Jensen and a lovely, lush offering from Scottish twins Cloth.
Starmer faces new threat from Farage and Reform UK
We cross to the UK for the latest political news with journalist and lawyer Christian Smith. Audio
Hymns on Sunday, 25 May 2025
We've hymns of thankfulness, and harvest hymns in this week's programme. Audio
Labour accuses govt of trying to avoid scrutiny by passing bill under urgency
A post-Budget debate about accommodation supplement changes dragged into the early hours of Saturday morning.
Is there any point joining KiwiSaver now? - ask Susan
RNZ's money correspondent answers your questions.
Judge blocks Trump's mass federal layoffs, White House appeals
The White House has appealed a judge's block on mass layoffs by federal agencies, a key piece of Trump's plan to downsize the government.
How to grow your own forage garden
Let nature have its way and you could have an abundant self-sown source of food, gardening expert Hannah Zwartz says.
No mercy: Chiefs eviscerate Moana Pasifika, retake top spot
A ruthless display saw the Chiefs run up a record score and send a serious message to the rest of the competition.
Kyiv mayor says Russian drones, missiles trigger fires, injure eight
Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city's mayor said.
Police swarm to incident in Northcote liquor store
Police have been negotiating with a person inside a bottle store after a report of a robbery, and say one person has been arrested.
Historic three-masted sailing ship to begin new chapter in Northland
A derelict old ship with a vivid history is about to get a new life, recommissioned as a marine education centre.
White House slashes National Security Council staff in dramatic restructuring
The restructuring is expected to reduce the agency's influence, transforming it from a powerful policymaking body into a small organisation focused more on implementing the president's agenda than on…
NZ-born insurance CEO dies in Florida car accident
Glenn Renwick was twice listed by American business magazine Forbes as one of the 40 most admired chief executives in the world.
Concerns about patient safety with switch to 12-month prescriptions
The government says having to get a new prescription every three months is a waste of time and money.
The magnificent seven: Woodman-Wickliffe breaks record as Black Ferns reclaim Pacific Four title
Needing to defeat the USA by 25 or more points to win the title, the Ferns were rampant in Albany.
Budget 2025 decisions 'strange and unnecessary' - Labour leader
Labour's leader has used his second speech in a series of regional conferences to attack the government's budget as a series of "strange and unnecessary decisions".
Nashville Babylon: Saturday 24 May 2025
This week's Nashville Babylon celebrates Bob Dylan's 84th birthday with a selection of cover versions of his finest work from the likes of Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke, Esther Phillips, Bryan Ferry… Audio
Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga
The Health Ministry says the World Health Organisation and regional health partners have been informed.
Why butter is just better, no matter the cost
Bread-and-margarine pudding just doesn't have the same ring to it, says food writer Denise Irvine.
West Coast, Canterbury and Otago in for a drenching
Heavy rain warnings have been issued for parts of the South Island, with up to 190mm on the way.
Musk's DOGE, Trump ties prompt New York leaders to target Tesla
New York legislators move to strip Tesla of its exclusive rights within the state amid public anger over Musk's influence and cost-cutting crusade in Washington. Audio
Sunken Manawanui listed as $77m write-off in Budget
A $77 million write-off of the Navy ship HMNZ Manawanui, which sank off Samoa last October, is contained in the Budget papers on defence.
Clear Path Ensemble
Cory Champion is one of New Zealand's busiest jazz musicians and DJs - and the latest album from his Clear Path Ensemble combines live instruments and electronic tech in often mesmerizing ways. Audio
Dark Side, Light Side
Nick checks out recent releases from Germany, Japan, and France; NZ's Vaughn Roberts Big Band makes an appearance; and Gregory Porter and Grant Green perform classics. Audio
The Mixtape: Deva Mahal
Deva Mahal selects the soulful songs that have sound tracked her life and career in music with Kara Rickard on The Mixtape. Audio
Woman duped by lover must pay investigators who traced family's stolen funds
Russian woman Inna Shibalova fell in love with a married man and believed he would invest the money on her behalf.
Tagata o te Moana for 24 May 2025
Talofa lava! On Tagata o te Moana this week no solution yet to New Caledonia's political impasse, polio is again on the rise in Papua New Guinea, the New Zealand Budget delivers substantial cuts to… Audio
Durand Jones & The Indications on tour in Aotearoa
Having recently announced their new album Flowers, with a new single to boot, Maggie Tweedie sits down with the bands drummer and soprano Aaron Frazer, as well as guitarist Blake Rhein. Audio
Judge blocks Trump move to strip Harvard of foreign students
The decision to revoke Harvard's international enrolment has sparked allegations of political revenge and First Amendment violations. Audio
Shadow of the Gift by Mim Jensen
The Christchurch singer-songwriter delivers a polished EP of crisp indie-pop with occasional emotive flourishes. Audio
Sabalenka hungry for success at Roland Garros
The world No.1 is determined not to let anything upset her title hopes - or her digestion - as she eyes a first French Open title.
Ladi6 reflects on her most personal album to date ahead of its release
In an incredibly personal interview with Maggie Tweedie, Ladi6 speaks candidly about her journey through grief and how losing her mum, shaped her long-awaited new album. Audio
'Kids do dumb things': Principal speaks out against keyboard warriors
Schools speak up on "challenging student behaviour" after an incident at Oxford Area School this week.
Ladder firetruck for Auckland fire had to respond from Hamilton
One of two heavy aerial firetrucks needed at a central skyscraper fire was stalled at a road closure en route from Hamilton.
Migrants allowed to enter US under Biden being removed by Trump administration
Migrants who entered the United States legally have been arrested outside an immigration court and detained by federal police.
'I have babies': Kim Kardashian recalls pleading for life in Paris robbery trial
Eight men have been found guilty, but their old age, suspended sentences and prior jail time mean all will walk free.
'Straight-out thuggery' event catches police attention
Police say they want to speak to the organisers of the 'King of the Streets' tournament. Audio
NZ Country Icon Tami Neilson heads on tour with Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson
Maggie Tweedie talks to Tami Neilson about her forthcoming album Neon Cowgirl, upcoming tours and recent AMA nominations. Audio
Emergency mobile alerts - how they work, why you're getting them
Explainer - Every May, NEMA sends out an emergency alert as part of an annual test of the system. Here's what you need to know. Video
Matai Smith on 'Sweet Lovers' and 30 years in broadcasting
[picture id="4K6WN6Z_Matai_Smith_jfif" crop="16x10" layout="full"] Matai Smith is one of Aotearoa's leading broadcasters and advocates for Te Reo Maori. He talks about a broadcasting career that… Audio
Chiefs v Moana Pasifika: what you need to know
Team lists, key stats and news about tonight's big clash in Hamilton. Video
Football: Forest stop commentator Neville from covering final EPL game
The angry club blocked the pundit's accreditation over criticism of its owner.
Playing Favourites with Roger Hall
New Zealand's most produced playwright and still writing at 85, the legendary Roger Hall's work is back on stage this June. The Auckland Theatre Company is presenting End of a Summer Time, an ode to… Audio
NZ wool being used to make eco-friendly caskets
A Christchurch wool business has found a successful and unusual niche for its product.
Free buses, trains to Auckland FC, Black Ferns games
Auckland Transport says 28,000 fans are expected to travel to Go Media Stadium to watch the football.
Overtourism: ruining it for everyone
The OE is considered a rite of passage for many, and Instagram boasts all the hot spots. But many locals are feeling squeezed out. Audio
Buoyant Lawson fifth quickest in Monaco Grand Prix practice
New Zealand driver Liam Lawson clocks the fifth-fastest time in the second practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix.
This Compulsion in Us - Tina Makereti
Award-winning novelist Tina Makereti has written her first nonfiction book. A collection of essays, This Compulsion In Us brings Tina's perspective as wahine Maori - that of a teacher, daughter… Audio
Raynor Winn: The Salt Path
What do you do when you lose everything? After being forcibly removed from their home, for Raynor Winn and her husband Moth, the answer was to set off on a 630-mile trek along the rugged Cornish… Audio
Detector dog Iti retires as NZ reviews its dog programme for Pacific Island nations
The eight-year-old explosives detector has been sniffing out crime in the region as part of New Zealand Police Pacific Detector Dog Programme.
Endangered Mariana Crow population rebounds on Rota
The endangered Mariana Crow, known as "Aga" in Chamorro, is showing strong signs of recovery, with 70 breeding pairs now thriving in the wild on Rota. Video
Bowler Bloomfield works on Team Niue selection
Niue's bowler Olivia Bloomfield is continuing to build her own record and hoping she can still make it back into Team Niue Bowls for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
NBC moves to reintroduce shortwave radio for nationwide coverage
It is the national broadcaster's response to the government's goal of reaching 100 percent of the population - across "rugged mountains and scattered islands" - by 2030.
From cops to bookshops, and cosy crime
New Zealand adds to the cosy crime genre with Gareth and Louise Ward's The Bookshop Detectives. Audio
Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory, A-League semi-final: What you need to know
Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory Kick-off: 6pm Saturday, 24 May Go Media Mt Smart Stadium Live blog updates on RNZ Sport Auckland FC are one win or draw away from...
Snakes, spiders and rising waters: NSW flood victims escape more than just rain
A mother of three was forced to flee her home by boat after floodwaters turned her yard into a river, and her walls black with spiders.
Holly Arrowsmith wins Best Country Music Song
Last night the APRA Country Music Honours were held in Gore, bringing the country's - best country crooners under one roof. Audio
Susanna Clarke: coming back from a vanishing act
Booker Prize long-listed English author Susanna Clarke is one of the most influential fantasy writers of our time. Audio
Mata Reports | ACT: The Foreign Influences That Have Shaped David Seymour's Political Agenda, and What It Means for Aotearoa
Mata explores the forces shaping David Seymour’s ideologies, through the eyes of a former party insider. Video, Audio
Origin snub elevates Capewell into Warriors captaincy against Raiders
With co-skippers Mitch Barnett and James Fisher-Harris, the mantle has fallen to the team's quiet leader.
Former world champion surf life guard banned for three years
Former world champion surf life guard Morgan Foster has been banned from all sport for three years for the possession and trafficking of multiple banned substances.
Second-chance KiwiSaver rules 'need to change'
People leaving relationships are being kept out of the property market, a financial coach says.
Tuki Laumea: battle for influence in the Pacific
A new docuseries investigates the escalating power struggle between China and the US in the Pacific, climate displacement and colonial unrest. Video, Audio
Billy Joel cancels concerts after brain disorder diagnosis
The 76-year-old 'Piano Man' has been diagnosed with a brain disorder, prompting him to cancel all concerts.
UK stores halt plush toy Labubu sales after fights break out
A cult-favourite toy with fangs and fame has become so coveted that fights, crowd surges, and viral TikToks have forced its UK distributor to halt in-store sales.
Keith Scholey: 44 years working with David Attenborough
Over the past 100 years, oceans have progressed from being a complete mystery to being regarded as vital for our survival, according to Sir David Attenborough. Keith Scholey is an Emmy and Bafta… Video, Audio, Gallery
Free health checks in Upper Hutt on Saturday
Thirty healthcare agencies are coming together for a 'Wellness Day' to make healthcare more accessible.
'When did it become okay?': Budget leaves blood cancer patients behind
No new funding for blood cancer medicines in Budget 2025 denies patients acces and causes harm, say patients, advocates and doctors.
Using waiata as a point of connection and learning
After organising the world's largest haka last year and reclaiming the Guinness World Record, Dame Hinewehi Mohi is back - with the first ever Waiata Singalong series. Audio
Djokovic reaches Geneva Open final with 100th title in sight
Novak Djokovic moved to the brink of his 100th tour-level title after beating New Zealand-raised Cameron Norrie in the Geneva Open semi-finals.
The battle for Auckland's Western Springs Stadium
The battle for Auckland's Western Springs Stadium - the home of the Ponsonby Rugby Club - is heating up with two former All Blacks on either side of the debate. Mihi speaks to Sir Bryan and Ashley… Audio
Tauranga drone company wins big at tech awards
Tauranga based drone manufacturer Syos Aerospace won the top prize at the Hi-Tech Awards last night in Wellington. The company makes uncrewed vehicles for land, sea and air and recently won a big UK… Audio
Increasing tensions between international community and Israel over Gaza
International pressure has ramped up this week on Israel - to end its aid blockade on Gaza - and stop its military offensive. Rory Challands is an international news correspondent based in London and… Audio
Pay equity claims binned to make numbers work?
The government has been accused of taking money out of women's pockets - to make its Budget work. The Prime Minister has previously disputed this suggestion, saying changes to pay equity is about… Audio
Breaking down the Budget with Max Rashbrooke
This week the budget dominated the news with Finance Minister Nicola Willis promising no frills after cutting new spending nearly in half. Max Rashbrooke is a senior research fellow in the School of… Audio
Rotorua finally shrugs off polluted air status
For the first time in 20 years, residents can wake up and officially breathe in clean air.
News in Niuean for 24 May 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Pacific Waves for 24 May 2025
Current geopolitcal climate 'tough' for Pacific - Samoa PM; Experts weigh in on threats posed by ciguatera poisoning; Tech Week inspires Pacific youth to join tech industry; Moana Pasifika keeps… Audio
Current geopolitcal climate 'tough' for Pacific - Samoa PM
Samoa's Prime Minister says it's a tough time for the Pacific as leaders navigate a dynamic geopolitical arena of countries wanting in and wanting more. Audio
Experts weigh in on threats posed by ciguatera poisoning
This week experts from around the Pacific have been at the Cawthron Institute to discuss the threat posed by ciguatera poisoning. Audio
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