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Artist Bill Hammond remembered
The artist Bill Hammond is being remembered as a man with a unique vision who will leave an enduring legacy.
The Lyttelton-based painter who died on Saturday in Christchurch, at the age of 73 was considered one of the country's most influential contemporary painters, and noted for the environmental and socially aware… Audio
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Waitangi: Labour Māori caucus to be welcomed to Te Tii marae
about 1 hour agoFor the first time since Waitangi proceedings were moved to the Treaty Grounds, politicians will be welcomed on to Te Tii marae.
The formal proceedings will… Audio
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Consumer NZ wants reform over retirement village contracts
7:19 am todayConsumer NZ is calling for urgent reform after it discovered retirement village contracts it says unfairly favour villages and leave residents out of pocket.
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Govt introduces law to establish Maori wards on councils
5:53 am todayThe government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Maori wards. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta made the announcement… Audio
Artist Bill Hammond remembered
The artist Bill Hammond is being remembered as a man with a unique vision who will leave an enduring legacy.
The Lyttelton-based painter who died on Saturday in Christchurch, at the age of 73 was… Audio
Young muslims want concrete action plan
Young people setting up the country's first national network for young Muslims are looking to nationwide community meetings on the mosque attacks as a litmus test for the Government. They insist a… Audio
Waitangi: Labour Māori caucus to be welcomed to Te Tii marae
For the first time since Waitangi proceedings were moved to the Treaty Grounds, politicians will be welcomed on to Te Tii marae.
The formal proceedings will still be held on Thursday when all… Audio
Consumer NZ wants reform over retirement village contracts
Consumer NZ is calling for urgent reform after it discovered retirement village contracts it says unfairly favour villages and leave residents out of pocket.
The consumer advocate surveyed contracts… Audio
Govt introduces law to establish Maori wards on councils
The government is to introduce legislation to uphold council decisions to establish Maori wards. Local Government Minister Nanaia Mahuta made the announcement yesterday afternoon - appropriately… Audio
The Wonderful World of TradeMe with Ruby Topzand
This week on TradeMe a classic American 4X4 - a legendary Ford Bronco in black - not white - so you won't be mistaken for OJ Simpson.. which has to be a good thing.. But first on the auction block is… Audio
Guilty pleas bring abrupt end to Pell media contempt trial
Some of Australia's biggest media companies plead guilty to breaching a suppression order over George Pell's since overturned conviction for child sexual abuse.
NZer escaping COVID in the US, boating to the Bahamas
NZer Dr Mike Havey has bundled up his family and their pet labrador to sail to the Bahamas in a bid to keep away from COVID-19 in the U.S. Audio
The Eggplant: Online safety web series
A six-part web series called The Eggplant tackles online safety issues for young people. Audio
Waitangi preparations underway for scaled-back event
Preparations for Waitangi are underway - with heightened precautions in place following the Northland Covid-19 case last week.
The Waitangi national trust and iwi leaders agreed for events to go… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy is on Rangitoto Island in Auckland's Hauraki Gulf looking at the volcanic reserve's heritage baches. Audio
Recovery from the Fukushima nuclear disaster, almost a decade on
NPR journalist Kat Lonsdorf talks to Kathryn about her time in Fukushima and tells the stories of residents and their struggles. Audio
Thousands protest Alexei Navalny's imprisonment
Thousands of Russian protestors have gathered across the country in support of the opposition leader, Alexei Navalny.
They are demanding Navalny's release after two weeks spent in a prison near… Audio
Madeleine de Young: nominee for Young NZer of the Year
Our next guest is cementing herself as an important voice in Aotearoa's film and cultural landscape. As programme manager of the Maoriland Film Festival, Madeleine de Young has been helping rangatahi… Audio
Auditor-General backs proposed laws to protect whistleblowers
The Auditor-General is backing proposed new laws that aim to protect whistleblowers, particularly in the public sector.
Tailor-made hijab now part of NZ Police uniform for Muslim female officers
After more than a year of tailoring and rigorous stress-testing, New Zealand's Muslim policewomen now have a custom-made hijab as part of their uniform.
Police and design experts from Massey… Audio
Wellington water pipe woes continue
Ongoing infrastructure issues and unaffordable housing is leading to an exodus of young people from the capital. Audio
The week that was with Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther
Comedians Te Radar and Elisabeth Easther with the story of the book that was 121 years overdue from the Cambridge public library. Audio
Cranking it Up in Edendale
The annual vintage machinery showcase is cranking into gear in Southland this weekend. Audio
