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The number of people beating the crowds and advanced voting is lagging behind this time last election. But it's still early days, and in the South Auckland electorates of Panmure-Ōtāhuhu and Manurewa… Video, Audio

It was only 28 years ago that World Rugby made the decision that changed the face of rugby in this country - allowing rugby union players to be paid, turning the sport professional. Before then, rugby… Audio

XL bully dog breeders in New Zealand are preparing to defend their dogs.

After attacks in Britain the breed is likely to be banned there.

The breed is not recognised by Dogs New Zealand, but was… Audio

Four female creche workers are arrested in a series of raids on their homes. A damning report into the creche culture is release and the child care centre is abruptly closed. Audio

Scientists have worked out how brain cells die in Alzheimer's disease, but there's caution over starting the celebrations just yet. Audio

Wallace and panellists Paula Penfold and Stephen Jacobi discuss what is going on in US politics. Plus, they discuss a volunteer organisation that de-sexes and microchips dogs for free, and history… Audio

Musicians have long been inspired by the sounds of nature but could humans intentionally make music with another species?' Wellington jazz musician Dave Wilson pays tribute to the riroriro song that… Video, Audio

Top mental health specialists warn the country needs to double the number of psychologists and psychiatrists to meet patient demand.

Practitioners say we need15 psychologists per 100,000 people to… Audio

The children’s stories get more and more bizarre and suddenly, others are in the frame too. Audio

The Panmure-Ōtāhuhu electorate, or Manukau East as it was formerly known, has long been a Labour stronghold. Labour MP Jenny Salesa has held the seat for three terms and has her eyes on a fourth. But… Video, Audio

National is promising longer after-birth hospital stays for mothers, and free glucose monitors for children with type-1 diabetes, if elected. 

The party's leader Christopher Luxon announced the… Audio

As more and more children come forward with accounts of abuse, we look at what the role the parents, police and expert child interviewers may have played. Audio

Labour and National are frantically working to see if they can find a way to reschedule tomorrow night's leaders debate hosted by The Press, after Labour leader Chris Hipkins tested positive for… Audio

The Labour Party is scrambling to rearrange its election campaign after its leader Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19.

Hipkins started to experience symptoms on Sunday and returned a positive… Audio

Covid-19 has intervened in the election campaign, side-lining Labour leader Chris Hipkins just under two weeks out from polling day.

Hipkins started to experience symptoms on Sunday and returned a… Audio

Early voting officially opens on Monday, and while you've got to be 18 years old to vote in Aotearoa, you can never be too old. Leonard Powell paid a visit to his local retirement village to get a… Audio

A memorable phrase, a call to action or a motto. Slogans are everywhere, our panel pick some of their favourites. Audio

Peter Ellis is arrested and charged with child sexual abuse. Creche parents are panicked and horrified. But what has really been happening at the creche? Audio

This week music from Maori soultress Moana Maniapoto and Brazilian guitar maestro Bola Sete. Audio

Our guest picking the music over the next hour is composer, champion of Maori music and vocal powerhouse Toni Huata. Audio

The fruit preserving business was founded in the late sixties by Anthony and Gillian Barker as a way of supplementing their farm income. Now it employs over 250 people and produces about 800 finished… Audio

Call this the week of Winston Peters - with the New Zealand First leader, riding a wave of renewed relevancy. 

In not one, but two TV polls, New Zealand First featured above that critical 5 percent… Audio

Kui Connie reveals sinister information about Mihi’s mother and the missing women of Kingswood. Audio

Despite a dry period in Pukekohe in the middle of the month, warmer temperatures and residual soil moisture has stimulated crop growth. Most farmers are through calving on the West Coast and are busy… Audio

The National Party has confirmed its long awaited fiscal plan, pledging to spend and borrow less than Labour, through a range of savings and prioritisations. It includes the billions of dollars needed… Audio

Join us for a weekly round-up of the news! Plus in our explainer this week we look at what happens when you sneeze. Audio

Calls are mounting for New Zealand's national netball competition to be revamped if the Silver Ferns' are to snap out of their slump in form.

Last month the Silver Ferns missed the podium at a World… Audio

As more and more children came forward with claims of sexual abuse, we ask whether international events were influencing the case in Christchurch. Audio

There's fear and confusion after a child says 'I don't like Peter's black penis'. A second accusation causes the investigation to be ramped up. Audio