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Iwi leader Mike Smith has won the right to sue seven big emitters for their role in causing climate change, in a Supreme Court ruling delivered Wednesday morning.

The climate activist, of Ngāpuhi and… Audio

Science correspondent Allan Blackman joins Kathryn to talk about new research into why insects circle lights at night - is it time for humans to flick the off switch? An Australian study has looked at… Audio

The start of the school year can be an expensive time, not just for uniforms and stationery, but for devices too. And if you are the parent of a child with disabilities the costs are amplified… Audio

This quartet of Dunedin acts are proof positive Otepoti’s diverse music scene is in great shape heading into 2024. Listen to original songs by high school students Sylvie Harper and Sammy Alixander… Video, Audio

Stats NZ says unemployment rose to 4% in the three months ended December from 3.9 percent in the previous quarter. The rate is below market expectations. Audio

There was a huge turnout this year for Waitangi Day celebrations, which included at times a fiery reception for attending Government Ministers. Jimmy talks to Kathryn about the atmosphere, the people… Audio

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books reviews Tremor by Teju Cole published by Faber & Faber. Audio

To connect with a parent who has dementia, adult children are forced to 'grow up and play along', says Irish playwright Dan Colley. An innovative approach to dementia care based on shared play was his… Audio

Australia correspondent Bernard Keane joins Kathryn to look at how Labor's changes to stage three tax cuts look set to pass, after the Coalition agreed not to vote against it. A new documentary from… Audio

It's been a very different summer for businesses on the Coromandel compared to a year ago when a vital road was damaged and rendered impassable after storm events. State Highway 25 between Kopu and… Audio

A proposal which would allow pharmacists to administer babies' six week, and three month, five month, and 12 month vaccinations is drawing mixed opinions from doctors. Te Whatu Ora and Pharmac's joint… Audio

Many Wellington dog owners are surprised to learn their four-legged mates are not welcome on city beaches over summer.

So, on a hot day when a pup needs to cool their paws in the surf, they might… Audio

The owners of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles are looking into removing the electric plugs, to avoid the Government's new road user charges.

One owner in rural Marlborough says if he doesn't, it… Audio

Fiji's former prime minister Frank Bainimarama has spent the night in jail after being charged with abuse of office.

Bainimarama's former attorney-general, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and the country's… Audio

Dozens of firefighters are returning to a fire near Waipara this morning, to make sure there is no chance of it re-igniting.

Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Three southern mayors are pleading for the Government to offer real answers to a looming decade of big rate hikes, now the cost of three waters is back on their books.

The coalition Government has… Audio

The number of prisoners kept at special Department of Corrections units, is increasing after a slump during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former prisoners describe verbal abuse and inhumane treatment at the… Audio

A Tai Tokerau kaumātua has praised ACT Party leader David Seymour for doing what few have been able to do, unite all Māori. 

Earlier this year, at the hui hosted by the Kiingitanga at Tūrangawaewae… Audio

Labour has defended its record on delivering for Māori over the past six years, saying it takes time to rectify decades of under-resourcing.

Leader Chris Hipkins was joined by several of his MPs at… Audio

Christopher Luxon has had his first Waitangi as Prime Minister.

Tens of thousands turned out at the Treaty Grounds this year where tensions ran high.

David Seymour was heckled over his treaty… Audio

The Black Caps are in a commanding position in first test against South Africa.

They finished day three at 179/4, a massive 528 runs ahead, thanks mainly to Kane Williamson's second century of the… Audio

Activist and former MP Hone Harawira has told the Government it will not succeed if it tries to pass laws to strip the Treaty of its mana, or to belittle te reo Māori. 

Harawira, who spoke at… Audio