The summer edition of RNZ National’s flagship news programme is hosted by Paddy Gower and Alexa Cook from 7-9am. Regular programming returns with Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss on 27 January.
On today's episode, Dr Shane Reti has lost his health portfolio in a major cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon. Simeon Brown will take over as Health Minister, Israel says three… Read moreAudio
A shearer from the Bay of Plenty is attempting to break the nine-hour world record for shearing strong wool lambs. Shearing Sports New Zealand media officer Doug Laing spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Three whales have died after a pod stranded in Golden Bay over the weekend. DOC acting operations manager Golden Bay Andrew Lamason spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
SailGP has wrapped up its inaugural event in Auckland, with windy conditions providing for some chaotic racing. Former Team New Zealand member and Professor of Sport and Recreation at the Auckland… Read moreAudio
Sixteen-year-old Alexis Owen from Dunedin has upset the defending champion and an Olympian to claim the New Zealand Open men's surfing title at Stent Road beach in Taranaki on Sunday. Owen spoke to… Read moreAudio
The Government's climate plans have come under scrutiny after the country's largest farm, Molesworth Station, was included in a map of land that could be planted in forestry. Climate Change… Read moreAudio
2025 will be the last time Jim Beam Homegrown is held in Wellington, with the event set to move cities next year. Festival director Andrew Tuck spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
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The Prime Minister says he hasn't lost confidence in Shane Reti despite sacking him as Health Minister. Dr Reti was a major casualty of Sunday's reshuffle, with Simeon Brown set to take on the role… Read moreAudio
Public health advocates say a change of Minister will come as little comfort to people waiting too long for health care, or not being treated at all. Bill Hickman has more. Audio
TikTok suddenly went offline in the US, as the ban came into effect over concerns about the app's links to the Chinese government. Social Shepherd chief executive Zoë Shepherd spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
