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The Tour de France is one of the world's great sporting events and in the minds of most cycling journalists, the best-ever race of the Tour took place in 1989 when American Greg Lemond made one of the… Audio

Our compost bins are full of coffee grounds, and some gardening experts not only advocate that, but also recommend sprinkling coffee grounds directly on the garden. But in the latest New Scientist… Audio

Calling home this week is Wellington born Samoan opera singer Aivale Cole. Over the years Aivale has performed in New Zealand, Australia, London, Italy, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Cambodia, China… Audio

A scoop revealing that ethnicity is factored into Auckland-region surgery waiting lists sparked strong reactions against ‘race-based healthcare’ and claims that Māori and Pacific patients were… Video, Audio

Surgery, equality and equity; starling survey results score easy exposure; independent local radio pioneer 1XX changes hands - but the mission remains the same. Audio

A leading local, award-winning and proudly-independent radio station based in Whakatāne has changed hands after more than 50 years on air. We ask the boss who’s been there for most of them: is it the… Audio

Although our biting insects take a break in Winter, this week saw the shortest day of the year, so forgive us for looking ahead to the warm summer months. Are insects more likely to bite you when… Audio

BBC's Frank Gardner talks to Jim about the implications of the short-lived mutinous march on Moscow by the Wagner mercenaries who've been engaged in some of the fiercest fighting of the war in… Audio

The Special Olympics World Summer Games are currently taking place in the historic Olympiastadion in Berlin. The event hosts 7000 athletes from 200 countries, supported by 20,000 volunteers and an… Audio

Parliament has hit the time of year it turns into a combination of Glastonbury and the Inquisition - the multi-pronged miniterial grilling called Estimates Hearings. Audio

The Auckland-based Handel Quire gets this week’s programme off to a great start with Isaac Watts’ hymn Lord of the worlds above. Audio

With fields of crops, shimmering solar panels and several hundred Wagyu beef cattle, young farmer Ryan Cockburn is changing the landscape on his grandparents' coastal property. Audio

Admired teacher, clarinet and saxophone player Mark Walton is back in Aotearoa for his YouTube series Aotearoa Musical Treasures and to perform as a soloist with Resonance Ensemble Orchestra in… Audio

Can defendants get a fair trial if they’re not given access to information about them held by police? Does this problem undermine the entire criminal justice system?

Residents in Marlborough Sounds are making their views clear on the importance of road access, after flooding left them isolated two years ago. Last week, council told the worst affected residents in… Audio

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts which ran both the Whakapapa and Turoa fields went into voluntary administration in October owing millions of dollars. A government backed plan would have seen two separate… Video, Audio

The worst case scenario has happened, according to administrators who'd been trying to revive the Ruapehu Ski Fields. The bail out deals melted away this afternoon when creditors rejected all… Video, Audio

Auckland's Stardome observatory has reopened with a ceremony this morning, after a six-month, two million dollar ($2m) refurbishment. It's the most significant upgrade in more than 25 years and… Audio

Alexander Bisley shows how to curate your own film festival - and all for for free. Video

The head of the national polytechnic, Te Pukenga, is defending a proposal to cut 400 jobs. Te Pukenga, which has 10,000 employees, unveiled its plans yesterday. The chief executive, Peter Winder, says… Audio

The last confirmed sighting of the native huia was in 1907. Next to the moa it's perhaps our most iconic extinct bird. Audio

Film and TV reviewer James Croot joins Kathryn to talk about Kiwi comedy Homebound 3.0 (Three), a new series from Disney that catches us up on The Full Monty boys 25 years on, Based on a True Story… Audio

How much protein do we need for optimal health? According to a growing body of evidence more than has been recommended in the past, writes Niki Bezzant.

To Australia now where a day of joy has turned into an unimaginable tragedy. At least ten people were killed and 25 others taken to hospital after a bus crashed following what was described as a… Audio

At least 10 people have died and 25 injured after a bus overturned in the Hunter Valley in New South Wales last night. The bus was carrying passengers travelling from a wedding to their accommodation… Audio

A wedding party has turned to tragedy in New South Wales, where 10 people have been killed in a bus crash. Another 25 people are injured. The crash happened about 11:30 at night in the Hunter Valley… Video, Audio

A dad who used Facebook and Instagram to find surrogate mothers for his children has set up a website to ‘matchmake’ other people needing help to make a baby. But a fertility expert says people going… Audio

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Yeyeong Jin’s heartfelt performance of the Brahms Violin Concerto secured first place in this prestigious event and prizes including $40,000 cash, a recording contract, a multi-city tour and the loan… Audio

Our guest curating their Mixtape this week is award winning NZ composer Eve de Castro-Robinson For 25 years Eve was the Associate Professor in Composition from the University of Auckland, and now… Audio