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New Zealand's re-opening plan has been sped up - and the self-isolation requirement scrapped.

From today, New Zealanders and their families arriving from Australia can skip MIQ. Now from Thursday… Video, Audio

Preserving food has been happening for thousands of years, but has become less popular in modern times. Our expert today, Kylee Newton, is hoping to reverse that trend. Video, Audio

The Black Caps started day 4 of the second test at Hagley Oval 140 for five, with a lead of 211. Audio

Hair and Loathing is a new podcast series presented and produced by Charlotte Cook, and takes an inside look at why women maintain a 'barely there' look to satisfy the status quo and why some women… Audio

The Black Cap's second test against the Proteas is delicately balanced going into day four. South Africa were 140 for five at stumps yesterday, holding a lead of 211 runs at Hagley Oval in… Audio

All children deserve to see themselves in a book, but in Aotearoa this isn't always happening. That's the key point made in the acceptance speech by the country's most recent winner of the Storylines… Audio

Why is the BBC TV series The Repair Shop - where heirlooms are repaired by experts - so popular? The skill of the craftspeople is certainly breathtaking. But often it's the story behind the objects… Audio, Gallery

The occupation around Parliament has become the most heavily-covered protest since the ‘81 Tour- in spite of the considerable hostility reporters have faced documenting it. But arguments still rage… Audio

Russian president Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine has drawn comparisons to Adolf Hitler and Saddam Hussain. Radio Free Europe's Mike Eckel joins the show from an undisclosed location in Kyiv for… Audio

In this episode of Musical Chairs, BROODS' Caleb and Georgia Nott reflect on their rollercoaster ride in the pop music machine. Video, Audio

GP's fear there will be spats over RATs.

They say demand is high for rapid antigen test and doctors may struggle to meet mistaken public expectations that the tests are already there for all to use.

One team is trying to make history, while the other is trying to avoid it in the second cricket test between New Zealand and South Africa set to start in Christchurch later this morning.

The Black… Audio

Pharmacies are inundated by people phoning to ask how and when they can buy a rapid antigen test, or RAT.

Many have stocks of the tests but these are earmarked for priority groups who get them for… Audio

Omicron cases are surging, but so is the number of rapid antigen tests that the government has to hand.

Over the past two days, 5.2 million rapid antigen tests arrived in the country, with a further… Audio

Neuroplasticity educator and parenting expert, Nathan Wallis discusses children and Covid. What is the impact on children of having to wear face masks at school? And what are the common features we… Audio

Technology commentator Mark Pesce joins Kathryn to talk about whether Google search has optimised itself to deliver ads, rather than worthwhile search results. What happens if Google continues to… Audio

UK correspondent Matt Dathan joins Kathryn to talk about how some in Boris Johnson's party don't feel sanctions against Russia over Ukraine go far enough, but he's defended them, saying the UK is "out… Audio

Several sports supplements have been pulled from store shelves after they were found to contain illegal drugs.

An investigation by Consumer New Zealand found a range of dodgy substances in some… Audio

Those on the frontline of the Omicron outbreak are hoping for a swift move to phase three of the government's response.

It would mean fewer people will have to isolate if they come into contact with… Audio

Rapid Antigen tests will now be used as the primary test around Auckland to help meet demand as the Omicron outbreak grows. The move, which is part of the government's planned testing strategy, has… Audio

Cystic fibrosis is a death sentence for those who suffer with it. Encountering their experience, and the miracle drug that’s just out of reach, changed Paddy Gower. Audio

C'mon C'mon stars Oscar-winning Joaquin Phoenix and Bafta nominee, 11-year-old Woody Norman. Directed by Mike Mills (Beginners) Video, Audio

As the West cracks down on Russia with sanctions, the New Zealand government's called its ambassador for a please explain. And Te Pirimia Jacinda Ardern says travel bans and export controls are a… Video, Audio

The Omicron outbreak's taking its toll on paramedics, with Auckland down nine ambulances on Saturday night because of a lack of staff.

St John is putting it down to illness and self isolation… Audio

Auckland cafes and restaurants are having to shut up shop as Omicron reaches staff and rising cases keep customers at home.

This comes after the government announced a new Covid-19 support payment… Video, Audio

Massive demand for Covid-19 testing means RATs will now be the go-to at Auckland testing centres, as labs deal with a huge backlog in PCR swabs.

There are 3297 new community Covid-19 cases today -… Audio

Wellington businesses are becoming increasingly impatient at the demonstration that's pushing foot traffic away from them. Wellingtonians appear to be giving the Parliament protest a wide berth… Video, Audio

Wellington's only emergency ambulance service will no longer attend emergencies within the protest area at Parliament.

Wellington Free Ambulance says it has made the difficult decision because of… Audio