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National’s tax plan is a clever political document but raises questions about “heroic” numbers. We look at how much government spending doesn’t change and what’s up for grabs in coalition deals. Plus… Video, Audio

A Waikato regional food magazine's been thriving in spite of the tough times and has been so popular there's now a book of recipes available. Audio

A scientific breakthrough has given hope to conservationists fighting to save the critically endangered kakapo.  Dr Joseph Guhlin, a postdoctoral researcher with Genomics Aotearoa speaks to Jesse. Audio

The union representing public servants believes National's fiscal plan will hurt the country's most vulnerable by cutting the services they rely on.

It includes $9 billion of tax bracket adjustments… Audio

Incoming New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink describes himself as a Test cricket romantic who will focus on the longer format of the game. The businessman and former Wellington… Video, Audio

A new psychological therapy for bipolar disorder is being investigated - this thanks to the announcement of more than half a million dollars granted to Christchurch health researchers from the… Audio

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As the government promises a range of initiatives to boost nursing numbers, Massey University is scrapping its Bachelor of Nursing at its Auckland campus. From next year, the programme will be… Audio

The last sitting week of the 53rd Parliament has a fairly packed schedule of government business, plus debate on the Standing Orders Committee's regular report, and the Adjournment Debate. Audio

All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has been cleared to play in the opening game of the Rugby World Cup after recieving a red card in the warm up test against the Springboks on Sunday. Barrett was sent off… Video, Audio

Even the gentlest of family pets can bite - for a range of reasons. Research by Auckland emergency doctor Dr Natasha Duncan-Sutherland has found there are around 25,000 dog-related injuries recorded… Audio

There's relief all round in the All Black Camp with All Blacks lock Scott Barrett free to play in their opening World Cup match against hosts France on Saturday week.

An independent judiciary has… Audio

A new pair of takahē have been released into Wellington's predator free wildlife sanctuary.

Three-year-old female, Waitaa and six-year-old male Bendigo join two takahē already living in Zealandia, Te… Audio

It's a big day tomorrow on the grapevines - when the 2023 Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final gets underway. Five young wine makers from around Aotearoa will take part in the competition in… Audio

Nearly a million Kiwis are missing out on tens of thousands of dollars at retirement, because they're failing to take advantage of Kiwisaver. A report by financial advisory service National Capital… Video, Audio

We're just days away from escaping the winter, and it's the perfect season to do a little spring cleaning. Here to give us tips is Auckland de-cluttering and organising coach Liz Bradley, AKA The Tidy… Audio

When Brendan Watkins was a child, he was told he had been adopted through a catholic welfare agency in Melbourne in the 1960s. As an adult, he eventually tracked down his biological mother, and was… Audio

Long-awaited legislation to force big tech platforms to pay New Zealand media for the news they disseminate online is now before Parliament. It could give our media with much-needed money in years to… Audio

For months now school singing groups across the motu have been practicing, performing for their classmates and competing in regional rounds in hope of qualifying for the biggest music festival in New… Audio

Anohni of Anohni and the Johnsons is picking up her career on a new label, with a new vehemence. William Dart listens through her career and her latest album. Audio

The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio

TV star Karen O'Leary chats to Culture 101 about what she's seeing, consuming and why despite being all over TV, she doesn't watch much of it. 

It’s meant to be clear what’s advertising and what isn't, but 'sponsored content' and 'native advertising' blurred that line a long time ago. Now some outlets form ‘partnerships’ with clients to get… Audio

Curious about the complex and seemingly taboo subject of porn, British writer Polly Barton spent a year asking her acquaintances for their honest feelings about it. "Porn is a topic that brings… Audio

The government's pointed to vapes as a key weapon in the war against cigarettes. 

In the rush to reach its smokefree targets, however, there are fears the horse has bolted - with children exposed to… Audio

Rangitīkei is the third largest electorate in the North Island, stretching from east of Levin in the south to above Taumarunui in the north. And it's up for grabs this election, as its four-term… Audio

It's not every theatre show where the actors rug up their audience in blankets and give them something to munch on throughout the performance. But that's all part of the experience at Spark, a… Video, Audio