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RNZ’s head of news Richard Sutherland’s called it a day after more than 30 years in the news. He’s worked at almost every major news broadcaster in the country and led the outfit representing their… Audio

We're marking the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Mother of God in this week's programme with hymns including Immaculate Mary and Ka Waiata. Audio

Tony Stamp reviews the veteran MC's latest collection of reflective rhymes. Audio

A party in New York's Bronx neighbourhood on August 11th, 1973, DJ'ed by Kool Herc, is considered to be hip-hop's genesis moment. The art form that was born that day has since gone global, becoming a… Video, Audio

Kapiti distillers harvest kawakawa from their historic Wairarapa farm to make award-winning gin. They're also trialling growing juniper berries and planting more natives. Novel pest traps, a bottle… Audio

Eye witnesses say it looks like a bomb's gone off. The scale of devastation caused by Hawaii's catastrophic wildfires is becomming apparent. The death toll's climbed to 53, but more than 1,000 people… Video, Audio

Kava – a ceremonial Pacific Island drink known to relax the muscles – is showing promise as a therapy for the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). To further explore the therapeutic… Audio

The polls are showing a tight race between the two major parties as we inch closer to October's election. But can we trust them? Audio

Police in south-west Waikato are urging farmers to check for missing stock as they ramp up their search for runaway dad Tom Phillips. Mr Phillips and his three children, Jayda, Maverick, and Ember… Video, Audio

Get your teeth into the big announcements on climate change, cellphones and teeth. Caucus debates the BlackRock deal, China, free dentalcare affordability and teachers as the "phone police" Audio

The Japanese bonsai – a "perfect little tree" that thrives only with lots and lots of care – is a good metaphor for children raised to be reliant on high levels of support, says clinical psychologist… Audio

The paddocks on James Thompson's city limits sheep farm are starting to look like the arrivals lounge at Christchurch Airport during the school holidays. Audio

Interislander ferry the Kaitaki, which departed Wellington for Picton at 8.30pm on Wednesday night, returned to the city and was anchored in the harbour after developing issues with its steering just… Audio

Now have you ever wished you could play some cricket in the house on a rainy day? Well for one Christchurch family that dream's become a reality. Glenn Bongartz, with the help of his architect… Audio

We like to think we're pretty progressive, but can New Zealand do more to support parents in the workplace? Audio

Tension was high at a fiery community meeting last night about the hundreds of homes still uninhabitable after the city's anniversary weekend floods. It was standing room only as residents clashed… Audio

With food price inflation the highest its been in decades, growing your own vegetables has never been more appealing. But if you're not sure where to start, or think your outdoor area isn't big… Audio

Is there anything more decadent than ditching work and other responsibilities to luxuriate in a daytime movie? Tony Stamp switches off his phone and settles in for a fortnight of film festival action.

Despite plans to fix long wait times for New Zealand passports, the situation is the same as it was when borders re-opened last year.

There are currently more than 37,000 passports waiting to be… Audio

A leading energy research analyst doesn't think the government's team-up with investment company Blackrock will be 'game changer'.

The deal will launch a $2 billion dollar climate infrastructure fund… Audio

National says it will ban cellphones in all schools if it becomes the Government.

The UN report, Technology in Schools, released last month, found cellphones distract students and have a negative… Audio

A climate policy expert says for New Zealand to hit 100% renewable energy, private investment is crucial.

One of the world's largest investment companies has launched a major new climate fund to help… Audio

The Government is giving itself a big pat on the back for announcing an energy deal with the world's largest investment firm BlackRock, which it says will help New Zealand reach its 100% renewable… Audio

Greenpeace is nervous about the Government's partnership with investment company BlackRock to increase finance for renewable energy.

The deal will launch a $2 billion climate infrastructure fund -… Audio

One of the world's largest investment companies - BlackRock - has launched a #2 billion fund to help New Zealand reach 100 percent renewable electricity.

The pool of money will be available for green… Audio

The Detail weighs up the pros and cons of public private partnerships in big infrastructure projects. Audio

Greenpeace is calling for caution, when it comes to the mega private green investment fund unveiled by the prime minister today. The government's partnered with a controversial investment giant Black… Video, Audio