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Parliament is slowly returning to normal. This week the House moves beyond its 'government oversight' function and adds 'approving spending' and 'supplying the actual cash'. Audio

An independent reviewer says Invercargill residents should feel confident that their local council can do its job after a tumultuous 12 months that included potential government intervention.

Late… Audio

A record spend over the next three years will see improvements to public transport, road safety and a raft of upgrades to local and national roads.

$24.3 billion will be spent via Waka Kotahi's… Audio

Since saliva testing was rolled out for border workers last month, close to 1,000 people have opted for it instead of having a nasal swab.

Now the Ministry of Health has plans to offer saliva testing… Audio

The Auckland rugby teams have been benched, as domestic and community rugby games are set to resume around the country.

The Bunnings NPC, Farah Palmer Cup and Heartland Championship will kick off… Video, Audio

The real world school classroom is back in action from this Thursday for all schools outside of Auckland.

But schools are expecting some added anxiety among students, who will have to socially… Video, Audio

The government says it was not possible to deport the man at the centre of last week's terror attack, because he was appealing a decision to cancel his refugee status.

But the National Party and some… Video, Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. [embed] https://players.brightcove.net/6093072280001/default_default/index.html?videoId=6271247316001 Video, Audio

As the rain fell again today, it was no consolation for some West Auckland business owners still cleaning up after last week's devastating floods.

Some Kumeu businesses had no insurance. Others… Video, Audio

New Zealand has dodged fears it would have to slow down its vaccination campaign with the government close to securing a deal boosting its supply of Pfizer doses.

After a slow start, the immunisation… Video, Audio

Health authorities have rebuffed calls for all patients to be tested for Covid-19 when entering hospital, saying that's simply not possible.

The midwives' union has demanded the action after a… Video, Audio

Trips to and from Northland look set to remain highly restricted, despite the region's drop in alert levels.

Northland will join the rest of the country - apart from Auckland - at alert level 2 at… Audio

Bars and restaurants are prepping for level 2 which comes into force on Tuesday night. But it comes with extra limits, in what the Prime Minister is calling "Delta level 2".

The government was quick… Video, Audio

Panellists Nuwanthie Sumarakone and Raybon Kan discuss mental health tips for Aucklanders in lockdown, what Level 2 means for music venues, and the closure of a dangerous slide on Wellington's… Audio

Panellists Nuwanthie Sumarakone and Raybon Kan discuss schools returning outside of Auckland tomorrow, fake news spreading about the recent Auckland attack, and David Seymour's decision to share a… Audio

Nuwanthie Sumarakone and Raybon Kan share what they've been thinking about lately, and bagpipe player Ashley Honeywell shares his lockdown story. Audio

Dr Elinor Cleghorn traces the roots of medical sexism and connects the struggle for suffrage with suffering and misunderstanding of women's bodies in her new book.  Audio

Classical pianist Maria Mo has curated a playlist for our listeners of classical pieces that knocked her off her feet the first time she heard them. Audio

The advent of streaming platforms has meant a rise in niche programming. And if you’re a music fan, that’s good news. Tony Stamp made the most of the latest lockdown to catch up on some of the music… Video

Tui Hofmann decided Kingsland, Auckland was missing a green grocery store, but when she opened the doors of her new grocery The Nest we went into Alert Level 4. She talks to Jesse about how she's made… Audio

The Awhi Shed makes and delivers care packages and hot food to flood victims and volunteers, to rough sleepers, and to brighten the days of those struggling with an ongoing lockdown. The driving force… Audio

A new online clinic set-up in lockdown will make sure pet care doesn't suffer. Massey University's Robert Sawicki talks to Jesse about why it will become an important tool even after lockdown. Audio, Gallery

Professor of Geography Rewi Newnham is calling for better pollen monitoring to improve the lives of hay fever sufferers.  Audio

New Caledonia will go into a two-week lockdown in just a few minutes, that is at the top of the hour, after the detection of three new Covid-19 cases in the community. The French territory had been… Audio

It is Mahuru Māori - the month long reo-Māori challenge. This year's month is in line with the Maramataka - Māori Calendar - with the new moon starting today or Whiro. Mahuru Māori was started by… Audio