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Kathryn speaks with RNZ Otago reporter Tess Brunton about the controversial changes to Dunedin Hospital, with a reduction in beds, operating theatres and space for staff to work. She'll also talk… Audio

Louise O'Brien reviews three of her favourite books from last year: The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell, published by Tinder Press; Eden by Jim Crace published by Picador and The Trees by… Audio

Conn Iggulden has written many historical fiction books set in the ancient world. His latest book, Lion is set in and follows the fortunes of Pericles, a famous statesman of Athens. Other works… Audio

Australia correspondent Chris Niesche joins Kathryn to preview inflation figures out this week - has it peaked? Debate over Australia Day continues, with some choosing to forgo observing the public… Audio

Oil from manuka trees grown in East Cape is being used to develop treatments for skin infections that are usually only cured by antibiotics. Manuka was used as a traditional medicine by Maori, and in… Audio

Some economists are picking inflation is at its crest, and with an easing in price rises expected this year, albeit amid the prospect of further interest rate rises and an economic recession. The… Audio

Thousands turned out in Christchurch last night for Sir Elton John and the biggest concert the city has seen in several years.

RNZ reporter Adam Burns was there.

He spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Rolling case numbers of Covid-19 are down, so have we passed the peak of the most recent outbreak?

The third covid wave of 2023 put a dampener on many people's Christmas holidays, but infected fewer… Audio

A report into a 19-year-old patient who died in a suspected suicide at Palmerston North Hospital's mental health ward has identified failures in his care.

His death was seven years after two patients… Audio

After almost half a century, Wellington's university bookshop Vic Books is set to close.

The closure of the bookshop and cafe at Victoria University's Kelburn campus was announced via Twitter on… Audio

The 2023 academic year will soon take off, and it'll be the first with the new artificial intelligence tool, Chat G-P-T, at students' fingertips. 

There are concerns students will use the software to… Audio

Being given a whole new body might sound like something from a sci-fi movie - but a New Zealander says a new genetic treatment has felt just like that. 

Hereditary angioedema is a rare immune… Audio

Auckland's mayor, Wayne Brown, accepted just two requests for an interview in the month after taking office.

He received 108 media requests, according to council data, half of which were interview… Audio

Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Māori rights,Titewhai Harawira has died in Avondale aged 90. 

Māori News Editor Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann.
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Prominent Northland kuia and controversial campaigner for Maori rights Titewhai Harawira has died.

She was proud matriarch of a close-knit family she was heavily involved in Maori activism with… Audio

Dame Sue and Professor Phil Bagshaw have just released a statement saying their son's body has been found in Ukraine.

The statement reads their son Dr Andrew Bagshaw and a colleague, Chris Parry… Audio

The National Party leader made his first visit to Rātana yesterday, touting the performance of the Māori economy under previous National governments.

Christopher Luxon made admissions to those who… Audio

New Zealand-based company MediaWorks intends to lay off up to 90 staff in an attempt to cut costs, according to an internal email from chief executive Cam Wallace.

In the email Wallace said… Audio

The latest year on year inflation figures are due to be released this morning.

Economists have mixed views on what the numbers will show, with some countries seeing inflation start to ease.

ANZ… Audio

Seven people have been killed in the United State's 33rd mass shooting so far this year.

The attack happened at a mushroom farm at Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco.

The 67-year-old suspect… Audio

Most of you know the artist behind pop hits like 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Perfect', but would you be able to recognise him in person?

Well, if you're like Ed Sheeran superfan Debbie Sinclair, then… Audio

Signs re-instating the name - Pākaraka - at a settlement on the outskirts of Whanganui have been ripped out of the ground just hours after being installed.

Ngāti Maika hapu says the act of vandalism… Audio

Jacinda Ardern's last official duities were yesterday at Rātana Pā.

The leaders of all parties except ACT were at the small settlement near Whanganui yesterday, marking the return of the annual… Audio