Timeline
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Man charged with slavery accused of stealing $78k from complainant
Moeaia Tuai has also denied rape, indecent assault, sexual violation and assault in the Auckland High Court.
Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93
Sirikit had been out of the public eye since a stroke in 2012.
Can I claim Australian pension while in NZ? Ask Susan
RNZ money correspondent Susan Edmunds answers your questions.
Black Caps star Williamson eyes 2027 World Cup
The former NZ captain returns to his national team for the three-match, one-day series against England.
Hamilton schoolboy stabbed in suspected daylight kidnapping attempt
A mother worries for her family's safety, after her son was attacked outside his high school.
Invercargill local describes 'violent' storm
Tim Mackay says even lifelong residents were stunned by the intensity of Thursday's weather, which tore through Southland and Clutha.
Hospitals, clinics not equipped for measles outbreak - GP
Immunisation Advisory Centre senior adviser Mamaeroa David warns waiting times at hospitals are 3-4 weeks.
Randall goal propels Auckland FC to victory over Wanderers
Goalkeeper Michael Woud kept another clean sheet, as the Black Knights rose to the top of the A-League table.
Stories from the South Island storm
RNZ spoke to some of those affected by the latest wild weather in the South Island - here are their stories.
Canterbury add to NPC legacy with victory over Otago
The red-and-blacks have now won 10 titles, since the competition was revamped in 2006.
Netball NZ confirms Taurua return as Silver Ferns coach
The veteran coach will return to her role next year, ending a bruising saga that has divided the sport.
Nashville Babylon: 25 October 2025
On this week's show there's blues from Muddy Waters, soul courtesy of Ann Coles and Varetta Dillard, a live track from Tom Petty plus all-time classics from the Stones and Joni Mitchell. Audio
FENZ maintains 'high fire danger' in windy weather over weekend
Wild weather has helped fan flames in many areas of the country and a ban on open-air fires will stay in place until Monday.
Live: Southland town bands together during blackout
Watch: Tuatapere was without power, phone or electricity for about 35 hours, until Friday night. Audio
'Significant storm' warnings to disrupt Labour Day plans
MetService warns of a "burst of severe weather" on the public holiday, disrupting travel plans across the country.
AI-powered medical tech will help rewire our brains, but could endanger our privacy
The neurotechnology that might enable humans to one day become symbiotic with AI is incoming, and it's not "ethically neutral", says a leading clinical neurologist.
How to make your kids better with money
Parents want what's best for their kids - including a financially comfortable future - but that can be a daunting prospect.
Old coach, old wounds: Wallabies eye win over Eddie Jones in Japan
Two years after Eddie Jones walked out, the Wallabies line up against the man who led them to World Cup ignominy.
FENZ responds to blaze on Waitematā Harbour
Firefighters from the Howick station are on their way to the small boat off Waiheke Island.
What Ronald Reagan ad that got Trump so angry was really all about
The US president has cancelled trade negotiations with Canada over what he called a 'fake' ad that featured former president Reagan.
Tagata o te Moana for 25 October 2025
Coming up in Tagata o te Moana this week: The Solomon Islands government considers establishing its own defence force. Advocates for West Papuan independence claim 15 civilians have been killed by… Audio
The Sampler: And the Make Believers by Eden Burns
The "digital rock music" found on Eden Burns full-length debut is a departure from his usual club-friendly tracks, and the DJ sets that took him from Mosgiel to Melbourne and around the world… Audio
Joshua Worthington-Church on the Exploding Rainbow Orchestra
Back for 2025 with Volume Four, the 35 piece ensemble host an event happening across three very special nights in Auckland this November, featuring a cast of Aotearoa's finest songwriters including… Audio
Kiwi Lawson outside top 10 at Mexico GG practice
The Racing Bull driver headed teammate Isack Hadjar and championship leader Oscar Piastri.
What you need to know: Southland, Clutha still in state of emergency
Extreme winds have wreaked havoc across the lower South Island, where some face a week without power.
Embracing superstars, villains - Savea on rugby's marketing challenges
Watch: While the team-first marketing strategy has worked for the All Blacks, there is a mood for change writes Jamie Wall.
Bikes, art and walking shoes all welcome on new Canterbury trail
Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury.
Parliament delivers heralds of 2026 election
This week, parliament produced two signs of the election to come - crucial work on tweaking rules and a new calendar that may just hint at an election date.
Mark Williams AKA MC Slave on LoggCabin Radio
The longstanding broadcaster is bringing his unique vibes to RNZ over the Spring and Summer months, and has a preview for us. Plus he tells us what to expect from the upcoming Fat Freddy's Drop tour.
…Mapuna podcast Oct 25
Judge Aidan Warren from the Maori Land Court joins judges from Canada, the United States, Australia and the Pacific for the first ever International Indigenous Judges Conference in Hamilton. How do… Audio
Warning: Toxic Taranaki shellfish may cause paralysis, death
New Zealand Food Safety has warned against gathering shellfish along the Taranaki coast after dangerous paralytic shellfish toxins were detected.
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Queen Shirl'e
Queen Shirl'e is an Auckland-based hip hop artist and community leader known for for founding the Queen Shirl'e Academy, where she helps young people thrive. Audio
From dance to digital rock, the debut LP from expat Eden Burns is exciting throughout
Eden Burns's new album And the Make Believers is both excitingly different and strangely familiar.
'I'm genuinely sorry': Gangster's prison apology after couple-killing crash
Mark Kimber says the night he struck and killed Karen and Geoffrey Boucher was a turning point - the couple's family believe his remorse is "all for show".
Chef Del Holland's kitchen tips + the "Best Ever" Chocolate cake
Chef Del Holland shares her tips for making a proper risotto, what to do with sourdough discard (no you don't have to just throw it out), and a recipe for the ''best chocolate cake ever'. Audio
Isaac's Paopao carries Tokelau to Doncaster
Tokelau always in the heart of rugby league star Isaac Misky as he takes the field
These little boots are made for walking - the whole of NZ
Seven years old at the time she walked the entire Te Araroa trail, Emilie Bruce, along with mum Victoria, did the 3-thousand-kilometre walk from Cape Reinga to Bluff over six months. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Charlotte Macdonald, Garrison World
Professor Charlotte Macdonald talks to Mihi about the significance of Auckland's Great South Road in the New Zealand Wars. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Hare George and Rudy Alejandro
Live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival, Mihi speaks with local foodies Hare George and Rudy Alejandro from The Slush Truck. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Karen Wilson
In early times Ōtāhuhu was a bustling trading spot with a portage for waka on the Manukau. Local iwi Chairperson of Te Akitai Waiohua, Karen Wilson shares the history of the region. Audio
Grieving mum said Oranga Tamariki took 'any survival chance' away from her son
The mother said her son complained of worsening back pain for nearly two years while in state care. He was later diagnosed with cancer and died.
Elspeth Sandys: turning trauma into great stories
A rich seam of themes can be mined from Elspeth Sandys' writing. Trauma has dogged her life. "Some people go to therapy" she says. "I write." Audio
'Asking life's biggest questions': Tauranga Arts Festival faces annual funding challenges
Previously a biannual event, this year's festival marks the start of a new yearly cycle.
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aroha Harris
Aroha Harris is a history lecturer at Auckland University, she shares the story of the Marmaduke Nixon monument in the Auckland suburb of Ōtāhuhu. Audio
Ōtāhuhu Food Festival: Aute Neli
Mihi is reporting live from the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival throughout the morning. She speaks with Aute Neli from Kiwi Tucker Mussel Fritters. Audio
WHO warned New Zealand of measles immunisation gap
Latest stats show 72 percent of Māori under-fives are vaccinated, compared to 82 percent for the whole population.
Recipe for Murder: inside the mushroom trial
The trial of Erin Patterson captured headlines around the world. 'Recipe for Murder' provides insights into the woman herself and how she was caught. Audio
How generative AI could change how we think and speak
Could an over-reliance on AI damage our ability to use language as an instrument for thinking creatively?
Groundbreaking coma research with Dr. Sean Pauzauskie
For centuries, it was believed people in comas could not think or understand but now with new technology, we know this is not always true. Audio
Sam Dalrymple: creating modern nations
Sam Dalrymple's debut book explores the collapse of the Indian Empire and how five major partitions between 1931 and 1971 created twelve modern nations. Audio
US deploys aircraft carrier to South America
The deployment is part of Trump's military build-up in the Caribbean, which includes eight additional warships, a nuclear submarine and F-35 aircraft.
The Seven Rules of Trust with Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales
In an age where information and disinformation is available at the touch of a button, trust is one of the most pressing issues of our time. Audio
Organising the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival
If you are in Tāmaki Makaurau today, you might want to head out to the Ōtāhuhu Food Festival - the country's largest. Audio
News in Niuean for 25 October 2025
The latest news in Niuean language (Vagahau Niue) - brought to you by our partner - Pacific Media Network. Audio
Liam Dann on Labour's Future Fund
Labour's Future Fund was the first major policy announcement from the opposition in the long lead up to next year's election. Audio
New study: rainforests contributing to carbon emissions
Researchers in Australia have discovered that its tropical rainforests have become a net source of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Audio
Can our hospitals cope with a measles outbreak?
Health officials working on contact tracing measles patients have now identified patient zero on the Cook Strait ferry crossing. Audio
Latest from the Middle East
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed confidence that the Gaza ceasefire will hold. Audio
Wild weather: wildfire risk
Earlier this week destructive gales tore through parts of the South and North Islands, exacerbating wildfires on the East Coast. Audio
Wild weather: state of emergency
A state of emergency remains in place in Southland and Clutha due to extensive damage caused by Thursday's red-alert winds and ongoing power outages. Audio
'You're never very far away from rural life in New Zealand'
Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'.
Battling off-roaders and pests at Thornton Lagoon
Ben Banks is trying to protect the fragile dunes, wildlife and vegetation at a coastal lagoon near Whakatāne trapping for pests but there's another threat to the area - the four-wheeled kind.
News in Cook Islands Maori for 25 October 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 25 October 2025
Solomon Islands government need to consult public on military set up - former Attorney General Sir Frank Kabui; PNG residents in Australia soon to be eligible for army; Pacific news wrap with Teuila… Audio
Sols govt need to consult public on military set up - former AG
In Solomon Islands the government is looking into establishing a defence force. Audio
PNG residents in Australia soon to be eligible for army
Papua New Guineans residing in Australia could soon be eligible to join the Australian Defence Force. Audio
Labour weekend travel warnings as infrastructure smashed
Authorities say people should check whether their plans will be affected by road closures, power outages and water shortages before travelling around the southern parts of the country. Audio
Sand sculpture world record attempt in Northland
The Guiness World Record attempt is a statement against a fast track proposal by McCallum Bros to mine sand from Bream Bay.
UFC 321: What you need to know
Etihad Arena hosts a UFC gold double-header with the heavyweight and women's strawweight belts on the line.
'Vagahau Niue is in me': Educator's mission to keep language alive
Distinguished Niuean educator Mele Fakatali Nemaia is 'retired' and back in Niue after decades of service to Niue language and culture in Aotearoa. Video
Picasso painting that vanished in Spain found
The tiny 1919 'Still Life with Guitar' vanished en route to an exhibition in Granada earlier this month.
The Detail: Louvre heist has museum curators looking twice
The successful Louvre jewel heist has museum directors around the world taking another look at their own patches. Auckland is no exception.
Trump ends all Canada trade talks over 'fake' tariff ad
The US president vented fury at the ad -- produced by the Canadian province of Ontario for US television -- that he said misquoted former president Ronald Reagan discussing tariff policy.
Auckland museum checks the locks
When there's a successful jewel heist such as the Louvre break-in, museum directors around the world take another look at their own patches. Auckland is no exception. Audio
Far North District Council ordered to intervene in Kāeo's private water supply
New Zealand's national water authority has for the first time ordered a council to intervene in a private water supply it says is failing to address basic safety concerns.
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
'The world's changed': Residents reeling from 'enormous' storm
Power is still out in Eketahuna and internet and cell phone reception is patchy. Audio
NZ-born neo-Nazi leader granted access to Hitler manifesto
Sewell is charged with one count of behaving in an offensive manner in a public area.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan with some viewing recommendations for your long weekend. Audio
New book to focus on Southland's tragic and odd events
The author is historian, columnist, and former Invercargill city councillor Lloyd Esler, who joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The man behind the 'world's best' bar
Lorenzo Antinori from Bar Leone in Hong Kong joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Australia's surprise skipper ready to step up against Japan
He only has 72 minutes of test experience but Nick Champion de Crespigny is the 92nd Wallabies captain.
Runner-up in tight mayoral race refused recount
Iwi leader Snow Tane lost by just 21 votes.
Rainbow's End iconic pirate ship returns
Susan Mudie is the Rainbow's End CEO and she joins Emile Donovan. Audio
The Silverstream Clydesdales - gentle giants of the horse world
Susie Izard and her daughter Cate Smith have a passion for Clydesdales which they breed at Kimbell in South Canterbury. They're trying to help save the rare breed. Only 5000 are left around the world.
…Battling Off-Roaders and Predators at Thornton Lagoon
Ben Banks is trying to protect the fragile dunes and surrounds of a coastal lagoon near Whakatane. Volunteering his time, he and his family trap for predators and pests but there's another threat to… Audio
The Waimate Trail
Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury, the 67km Waimate Trail which will pass through native forest, limestone rock… Audio
'Backbone of our networks broken': Parts of Southland, Otago face week without power
Transpower's network is fully operational, but power distribution companies have been hard hit.
Parker v Wardley: What you need to know
Parker puts his WBO interim heavyweight title on the line this Sunday. Audio
New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objects
Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'. Audio
The 'fake' artists vying for coveted counterfeiting crown
The biennial Mangaweka Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opens on Saturday. Audio
Measles patient zero found on Cook Strait ferry sailing
There are now eight known cases of measles in the country. Audio
Waiheke ferry that sparked rescue added to fleet days earlier
Three rescue boats were sent to help evacuate 18 passengers and six crew members.
This calf club for 'townies' has been running for four decades
At the club, the children learn about every aspect of their animal's life. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Man threatens to blow up buildings within 100m radius
The 36-year-old appeared in the Nelson District Court charged with threatening to kill members of the public, among other charges.
High-speed cameras capture how venomous snakes bite
Researchers found vipers had the fastest strike, but an Australian snake was not far behind.
Hawke's Bay, Canterbury fires mostly under control after week of wild weather
Firegrounds at Kaikōura and Leader Road at Waiau were expected to be handed back to landowners on Friday.
Strike and counter-strike: the pitch for public sympathy
The largest strike in decades swept the country this week - or at least tried to, as wild winds blew away rallies. Behind the picket lines, the government and unions traded accusations of bad faith… Audio
The cost of cocoa- Chocolate vs 'chocolate flavoured'
Checkpoint producer Johnny Sutherland spoke to Lisa Owen about McVitie's having to call two of it's biscuits chocolate flavoured after an ingredient change and the rising price of cocoa. Audio
English doctors set to go on strike in November
UK correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lisa Owen about an upcoming strike action involving English doctors. Audio
Kiwi pursuit team win world bronze, Olympic champ Andrews eliminated
The New Zealand quartet of Nick Kergozou, Tom Sexton, Keegan Hornblow and Marshall Erwood beat USA for the podium.
Experts say NZ's in the danger zone for a measles outbreak
Experts says New Zealand is in the danger zone for a measles outbreak, but it could be prevented if more people get vaccinated. It comes after Health NZ identified a possible super spreader event on… Audio
Football Ferns edged by Mexico at Mexico City
The home side have beaten the Football Ferns in the first of two international friendly matches.
Evening business for 24 October 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
Parker and Wardley managers trade verbal jabs
Joseph Parker puts it all on the line in the ring this Sunday, as he takes on unbeaten British knockout machine Fabio Wardley. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Urgent need for dedicated cancer centres - surgeon
A top surgeon believes there's an urgent need for dedicated cancer centres around the country as the number of people diagnosed with the disease is set to balloon and the gap in outcomes is widening… Audio
'Could not have come at a worse time': Hornet discovery alarms industry
A queen yellow-legged hornet has those in the New Zealand honey industry concerned. Audio
Clean up begins after Canterbury lashed by gales
Meanwhile, a state of local emergency remains in place for Canterbury, which was lashed by gales yesterday. Thousands remain without power and key highways remain closed, as people begin to clean up… Audio
Transpower on outages across Southland and Otago
Transpower on outages across Southland and Otago Audio
Southland farmers struggling to milk cows after storm
Hundreds of farmers are struggling to milk their cows with no power and limited generators to share around. Stuart Kent, a dairy farmer in Western Southland spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
Fakes and Forgeries exhibition opening in Mangaweka
In a competition inspired by the famous Foxton forger, dozens of artists have submitted their best imitations in the hope of earning a coveted central North Island counterfeiting crown. The biennial… Audio
Man charged with murder of father and son in house fire appears in court
The man, who has name suppression, was helped by a Korean translator.
Thousands of homes without power in Southland and Clutha
The Southland and Clutha Districts are under local states of emergency with thousands of homes and services without power and some without water too. The Minister for Emergency Management made the… Audio
Wind flips caravans and tears down sheds in Eketahuna
Power is still out for about 2000 properties in the lower and central North Island after Thursday's severe storm. While locals are surveying the damage there - a State of emergency has been declared… Audio
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 2
In part two, do you remember swimming lessons at school? Water Safety NZ says not enough kids are getting on the waka, with under half of the country's children doing lessons according to a 2023… Audio
White Ferns semi-final hopes dashed
The White Ferns Cricket World Cup semi-final hopes are over following a 53 run loss to India this morning in what has been a disappointing World Cup campaign. They have a final pool game against… Audio
What should you do with $10,000?
It's not a life-changing Lotto win but $10,000 can still be enough to improve your financial future, experts say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to financial experts about what you… Audio
China's military shakeup
Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a shakeup among the Chinese military's top brass. Audio
Search for accused Australian cop killer 'far from over'
A new police taskforce will continue the search for alleged Australian gunman Dezi Freeman.
The Panel with Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Penny Ashton and Nick Leggett. First up, they check in with the Student Volunteer Army in Invercargill, as they enter clean-up mode from… Audio
Contact tracers find first case of measles on Cook Strait ferry
New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four… Audio
The Pre-Panel for Friday 24 October 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest to preview this evening's show. Audio
Minister hoses down calls for regional flight subsidies
James Meager says Air New Zealand had not formally approached the government about any financial subsidies.
LA's Pacific Palisades fire suspect pleads not guilty
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with "maliciously" starting a fire on January 1 that was quickly suppressed but continued to smoulder beneath dense vegetation near Pacific Palisades before…
What happens when emergency strikes, but you're not yet the mayor?
While Craig Mackle was re-elected as Kaikōura Mayor, he was not yet sworn in, and could not declare a civil defence emergency during Thursday's weather.
Critter of the Week: Water Spider aka dolomedes aquaticus
The critter of the week is the water spider, Dolomedes aquaticus! This spider has a special affinity with water, spending most of their time near braided rivers. Dolomedes spiders are also called… Audio
Weekend Stuff: How to make sure you get lighting right
Interior designer Sylvia Sanford joins Jesse to talk lighting - and how to make sure you get it right in your home. Audio
Deadly strain of bird flu suspected on sub-Antarctic island
Scientists fear the deadly H5 strain of bird flu has reached one of Australia's sub-Antarctic islands.
Phoenix women sign A-League champion and Arsenal graduate
The Wellington Phoenix have signed experienced English forward Brooke Nunn, in a major coup ahead of the new women's A-League season.
Food: The art of a great sandwich
Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley joins Jesse to share his avocado and prawn Sandwich with tahini ginger dressing. He says it's a well-mannered and truly pretty sandwich, all subtle pinks and greens… Audio
'Rest in God's love Una'
Tributes have been pouring in after former Fiji Pearls captain and coach Unaisi Rokoura died last week.
'Beautiful language': Advocate champions revival of Vagahau Niue
A Niue language expert says despite more Niueans living in New Zealand than in Niue, the youth are eager to learn about their culture. Audio
Te Karere news has budget slashed by 60%, The Hui receives no funding
Funding for the long-standing Māori news bulletin Te Karere has been slashed, while current affairs programme The Hui has had their funding cut completely. The announcement comes from Māori media...
What we know about 'mind-boggling' NBA rigging and poker fraud cases
The allegations involve NBA luminaries, multiple New York mafia families, millions in cash and even an x-ray poker table that can read cards face down.
Sporting banter or disrespect? Is it ever ok to boo the haka?
Māori and Sāmoan voices say there's a clear line between sporting rivalry and cultural disrespect.
NZ Live: Yurt Party live in Christchurch!
Time for NZ Live and today things are bound to get groovy. Yurt Party are an Otautahi-Christchurch band who have sold out shows with their Balkan and Latin-inspired music. Their album '200' is out… Audio
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