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Te Papa to charge international visitors entry fee
Te Papa has decided to start charging international visitors an entry fee of $35 from next month. Chief Executive Courtney Johnston spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Sanctions without benefits
Researchers into poverty are asking the government where the evidence is that its new benefit sanction regime will work.
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The case for a divorce party
Last month would have been Fran Barclay's ten-year wedding anniversary, but instead he used the occasion to celebrate the subsequent divorce, Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about a Chinese woman who decided to move into a nursing home at the age of 38 and pays tribute to… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 15th August 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis talks about a Chinese woman who decided to move into a nursing home at the age of 38 and pays tribute to… Audio
Could the Raygun firestorm give Kiwi breakers a break?
Leaders in Aotearoa's breaking community are standing behind Raygun and New Zealand's future in international breaking competitions.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 15th August
On today's episode, many economists and retailers are welcoming the first cut to the official cash rate in four years, down 25 basis points, as a relief for mortgage-holders and businesses. ANZ's… Audio
What's behind the brain drain?
Two young New Zealanders talk to Emile Donovan about why they are leaving New Zealand. Audio
A new Kiwi 'classic' picks up top Children, Young Adults book awards
Judges called the novel from Stacy Gregg "a taonga from a masterful storyteller".
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 14 August 2024
On today's episode, an urgent hunt is on in Auckland to track down the recipients of food parcels containing lollies laced with potentially lethal amounts of methamphetamine, the newly-appointed… Audio
New Zealand pilot who died in Australian helicopter crash named
The pilot who died in a helicopter crash in Cairns on Monday has been named as 23-year-old Blake Wilson from Palmerston North. RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Post-Olympic Blues is a thing for athletes
Miss watching your favourite sport? Spare a thought for the competitors.
What makes the quizzer brain so fact-sticky?
If you've ever wondered if trivia experts' brains work a little differently, you are not alone. A new study gives us some clues. Audio
Pilot killed in Australian helicopter crash named
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into a hotel in Cairns on Monday has been named as 23-year-old Blake Wilson from Palmerston North. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to his former principal… Audio
Plasma saves lives - vital part of blood donations
The Blood Service is calling for plasma donors, producer Matthew Hutching talked with donor Lisa Fe'ao Tansley about her reasons for donating. Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Jess Malcolm
New Zealand's oldest Mini is one of this week's featured auctions on TradeMe - Jess Malcolm has the listings, she talked with producer Jeremy Parkinson Audio
Why have we started outsourcing (almost) everything?
Some homes are outsourcing domestic duties and personal decisions to streamline their lives.
StayThrifty: Thrift Season 2 is coming!
A new season of Thrift is on its way! From pickling and fixing stuff, to self-sustaining gardens and partying on a budget, Thrift has you covered. Katy Gosset learns some cost-saving tips from a… Audio
Olympics 2024: Is it possible the internet made something better?
They might not all have won medals, but these athletes definitely won the internet.
The Panel with Niki Bezzant and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Niki Bezzant and Phil O'Reilly discuss the rising cost of a nutritious diet and a community restoration project. Audio
