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He's back, and no doubt ready to inform, educate and entertain us with an array of eclectic music. Tonight, he's got music from IE, Deerhoof and Dylan Golden Aycock. Audio

Ian Jorgensen is the mastermind behind the Camp A Low Hum festival, plus numerous tours and zines. He speaks to Maddie Tweedie about the potential return of Camp A Low Hum festival in 2027 and a novel… Audio

A training programme in Southland is giving young adults with high-functioning disabilities, the skills required to work on a dairy farm. Michial Todd was the first to graduate and now he's a… Audio

It's nearly time for the kumara harvest at Kai Rotorua and a new storage building there is waiting for its first crop. It's made out of hempcrete, an exciting new material made from hemp. One of the… Audio

This week Country Life takes a look at how the folk at Kai Rotorua are preparing for the upcoming kumara harvest. Also, a training programme in Southland is giving young adults with high-functioning… Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

Tonight on The Panel, Mark Leishman is joined by panellists Chris Finlayson & Verity Johnson. The trio discuss the conversion of a beloved Hawke's Bay farm into pine, MOTAT being nominated for an… Audio

In Focus on Politics, Lillian Hanly looks back at a week filled with criticism of the police, and of Green MP Tamatha Paul. Audio

United Kingdom correspondent Alice Wilkins spoke to Lisa Owen about King Charles recovering after being hospitalised due to side effects from cancer treatment. She also spoke about UK consumer group… Audio

While much has been made of Wellington's job cuts, it's Northland that consistently has the highest proportion of its population on unemployment benefits. In February, 11 percent of the working age… Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

He's been the breakout star this season for Moana Pasifika, but the brighter Kyren Taumoefolau shines, the closer the buzzards get. Taumoefolau has been attracting plenty of attention but fears are… Audio

After months of speculation - Prime Minister Anthony Albanese officially announced Australians are heading to the polls on May 3rd. Mr Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton have started their… Audio

Shane Emeny who is paralysed has been stuck in emergency housing for four years waiting for a house to become available. But even though one did a year ago, it still has to be modified to suit his… Audio

Queenstown Airport said pumping treated sewage into the Shotover river is not the only way to lower the risk of bird strikes from the animals congregating on waste water near the runway. It would be… Audio

All out for 26 in a cricket test, Friday marks the 70th anniversary of that unwanted record for the New Zealand cricket team. At Auckland's Eden Park they were bowled out for the lowest score in a… Audio

Liam Lawson, in his first full season in Formula 1, has struggled in the opening two rounds; failing to finish in the Australian Grand Prix and then qualified 14th for the sprint race in Shanghai… Audio

While many a sports fan might be lamenting the demotion of Liam Lawson from the top Red Bull racing team. Warriors fans have also been watching a big week for their team but not for the best reasons… Audio

Credit card surcharges are everywhere, but the percentage of the surcharge isn't always consistent - and one investment adviser is warning that people are underestimating their impact. Money… Audio

Asia correspondent Erin Hale spoke to Lisa Owen about authorities calling South Korea's wildfires the worst the country has had, a Japanese company claiming it has built the world's first 3D printed… Audio

Following the controversy over Tauranga City Council's coffee machine, we wanted to find out what perks other people get at work. Our reporter Bella Craig hit the streets to find out. Video, Audio