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Music with Ian Chapman: Songs to stir the senses
about 1 hour agoIn this week's music spot Ian Chapman offers a respite from the unsettling nature of the myriad of current, weighty, national and global events by shining an overdue lens upon that most unlikely of… Audio
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Around the motu : Diane McCarthy in Whakatane
10:45 am todayThe future of the Whakatane Sportfishing Club and two iconic local businesses are up in the air as decisions are made around the location of a floodwall to protect the town. Whakatane is getting a… Audio
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Book review: James by Percival Everett
10:35 am todayRalph McAllister reviews James by Percival Everett published by Macmillan - - shortlisted for this year's Booker Prize. Audio
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RNZ reporter gives update on hikoi as it moves over Auckland
10:05 am todaySusie talks to RNZ journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
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Kiwi stop motion animator proves a dab hand at his debut novel
10:05 am todayHe's helped bring to life some of the biggest stop motion films in the business. The Corpse Bride, Coraline, Frankenweenie and Isle of Dogs have all taken shape thanks in part to the creative hands of… Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 November 2024
On today’s episode, Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour Government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress… Audio
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Australia: What another Trump presidency might mean
9:45 am todayAustralia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Susie to talk about the impact of President-elect Trump returning to the White House - what might it mean for the economy and diplomatic relations? And… Audio
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How Wellington's DAT Festival aims to be an arts show
9:30 am todayWhat does it take to make an arts festival truly inclusive? Creatif Kate knows, she's is one half of the creative force behind Wellington's Disabled Artists' Theatre or DAT - Festival, along with… Audio
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New two-year teaching course in the Far North sends its first
9:20 am todayA two-year teaching degree in the Far North is about to send its first cohort into jobs at local primary schools. The Te Hiku primary teaching degree is co-led by iwi Ngai Takoto, Te Rarawa and… Audio
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Tyre recycling scheme collects 830,000 used tyres in 10 weeks
9:05 am today10 weeks after the country's first tyre recycling scheme launched, 830-thousand end-of-life car tyres have been collected. The Tyrewise scheme now operates around the country, paid for by a levy… Audio
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Far North Council holds meeting to connect resid with council
8:56 am todayIt was touted as the first of its kind in New Zealand - an evening aiming to connect a council with its residents, while updating them on the huge challenges facing their district and the progress… Audio
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Commuters angry Gulf Harbour ferry could be axed
8:53 am todayAuckland ferry commuters are angry their ferry service could still be facing the chopping block. Maia Ingoe reports. Audio
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Australia appoints anti-slavery commissioner
An Australian modern slavery expert is welcoming the appointment of a former immigration and workplace relations minister as the country's first anti-slavery commissioner. The University of Sydney's… Audio
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Food rescue operation feeds 800 a week in Hawke's Bay
8:42 am todayThe Food Basket CHB collects leftover groceries from supermarkets to tackle food insecurity and stop tonnes of kai from going into landfill. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
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Consumer NZ release results from mobile phone providers survey
8:40 am todayConsumer NZ is releasing results from its survey looking for the best and worst mobile phone providers. Consumer NZ chief executive Jon Duffy spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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Police ready to enforce gang patch ban: Assistant Commissioner
The Assistant Commissioner of police says he's confident officers are ready to enforce the ban on gang patches. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
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Sports Chat for 13 November 2024
8:35 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Market Update for 13 November 2024
Market Update for 13 November 2024. Audio
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Rocket Lab threatens NZ academic with defamation
8:25 am todayThe American headquarters of Rocket Lab has threatened a New Zealand academic with defamation action over his comments claiming it helped the US military with nuclear weapons control. Phil Pennington… Audio
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Trump allies flock to Mar-a-Lago to state cases for roles
Allies of Donald Trump have flocked en masse to his Florida resort to state their cases for a role in his new administration. Washington D.C correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Labour leader on abuse in state care apology
Labour leader Chris Hipkins has apologised to survivors of abuse in care, saying the last Labour government did not act quickly enough to put in place an independent redress system. Hipkins spoke to… Audio
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Govt's apology intensifies demands for accountability
The Crown has finally said sorry to the survivors of horrific abuse suffered in state care, but the apology has only intensified demands for accountability and compensation. Political reporter Anneke… Audio
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Sports News for 13 November 2024
8:06 am todayBlack Caps coach Gary Stead is keen to see some of his new players in action in the ODI series against Sri Lanka ,with the Champions Trophy in Pakistan just around the corner. Audio
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Lower Hutt company creates fusion plasma
7:56 am todayA company in Lower Hutt has made a major step towards creating fusion energy, by creating what's called fusion plasma - super heated gas that can lead to the next steps in creating clean energy… Audio
