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Promises, promises: it’s easy to forget which party has pledged what. Welcome to RNZ’s go-to guide for party policy ahead of the 14 October election day. We’ll keep updating this guide as policies are…

A concert exploring the big questions of life and death through works by John Psathas, Richard Strauss and Mozart - composers who have all grappled with these universal themes in profound and… Audio

The relationship between Auckland Transport and the ferry operator Fullers has hit very choppy waters over the cancellation of multiple Auckland commuter services. From October Fullers 360 will not… Audio

Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney joins Kathryn to talk about Spain's victory in the Fifa Women's World Cup, with fans saying they hope the win will boost the profile of the sport and put them on… Audio

In this episode Alistair and Genna have empty heifers to deal with after their new bull delivers low pregnancy rates. Audio

Progress is being made on a fix for the road between Kopu and Hikuai in the Coromandel. By March, it's hoped a steel bridge will span the 110-metre wide slip on State Highway 25A. For some on the… Video, Audio

2023 has been a standout year for New Zealand sprinter Zoe Hobbs, but as far as she's concerned it's not over yet.

With record breaking performances under her belt, Hobbs is brimming with confidence… Audio

Analysis: With little money in the government's coffers heading into Election 2023, the Caucus podcast looks at how the two main parties plan to use fear, frugality and friendliness to win your vote.

"The fundamental thing about performing music is your passion for it and your sense of ownership of it, and that you're really expressing something that feels very true to you." Scottish pianist… Audio

The Finance Minister, Grant Robertson has described Labour's removal of GST on fruit and vegetables as the centrepiece of Labour's election tax policy, saying this is not the time for new taxes or tax… Audio

National's Finance spokesperson Nicola Willis has criticised Labour's tax policy package as miserly.

If elected Labour would remove GST from fruit and vegetables, as well as increasing the In-Work… Audio

New jazz from Wellington band Hummucide, South African wind player Mthunzi Mvubu, and the LA-based Jacob Mann Big Band. Audio

Among his varied interests, leading Victorian literature scholar and prison educator Professor John Plotz revisits forgotten novels, giving them a second life, and explores the redeeming value of… Audio

The latest Federated Farmers Farm Confidence Survey shows a dramatic decline in farmer confidence, with just one in every 25 respondents around the country expecting to see their fortunes improve over… 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

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.

Dozens of countries, including New Zealand, have pulled out of the World Scout Jamboree in South Korea, citing sweltering temperatures, inadequate toilet facilities and a lack of food.

The two-week… Audio

National Party leader Christopher Luxon has rejected any climate criticism his party has received over its transport policy.

National wants to spend about $25 billion dollars to build a suite of… Audio

The ski fields have had a welcome dusting of snow, with 25 centimetres accumulating on Coronet Peak yesterday.

Cardona had to be closed with snow falling all day and strong winds blowing on the… Audio

Te Pūkenga, Aotearoa's national training organisation, has revealed an $80 million deficit for 2022.

The figure comes from its first annual report covering the 25 polytechnics and training institutes… Audio

The transport sector is jumping for joy over the National Party's plans to essentially restart the old roads of national significance.

National would spend almost $25 billion over 10 years building… Audio

Thinking about booking that long-awaited overseas trip? International travel is back and bigger than ever. Audio

Brazilian-American chef Guga Tosta chats to Kathryn Ryan about searing, smoking and sous vide. Video, Audio

After decades of waiting, the people of inland Otago finally have a two-lane bridge over the Clutha River at Beaumont.

The $25 million bridge opened to traffic yesterday, but only after about 1500… Audio

The media could scarcely ignore the startling story of a minister of justice under arrest, but the circumstances of that and her sudden resignation raised many other issues. Many in the media seized… Audio

Karamea dairy farmer Peter Langford says he and his wife Debbie are ready to hang up their gumboots. With none of their four children keen on taking over the farm, it's now up for sale - lock, stock… Audio

Kiwi companies are being urged to let their employees down tools at 10am tomorrow and take part in what's being described as a 'social media self defence course'. Audio