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Stephen De Pledge on Mozart and Music during Lockdown
Pianist Stephen de Pledge discusses his surprising 50th year when the closest he can get to an audience is through his live-streamed performance with the APO tonight. While he'll miss having people… Audio
Meet: The Te Awe Team
The Te Awe Team is made up of Curators, Collection Technicians, Conservators, Storage Technicians and a dedicated photographer who care for the incredible variety of taonga Māori housed in the Museum.
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Elliot Stables tenants' impasse with landlord over Covid rent
A group of central Auckland businesses in a dispute with their landlord over rent payments, say they risk losing everything if an arrangement can't be found. The group is mainly made up of eateries at… Audio
South Auckland councillor calls for details on airspace developments
Construction projects could be developed over some council facilities in South Auckland, two agencies say.
Party People | Season 1 | Episode 1: Te Tūru o te Wiki - Tāmaki Makaurau - 13th September 2020
It's been called the Covid election—delayed, with the country making radical changes and adjusting our tikanga on the fly to keep our whānau safe—so how will the pandemic impact the vote? Audio
Manurewa suburb Hillpark may soon become official
A suburb in Manurewa is one step closer to winning its fight to becoming officially recognised.
Arts galleries in Auckland and Christchurch join forces
Facing precarious times thanks to Covid-19, contemporary art galleries in Christchurch and Auckland have joined forces to work together on exhibitions they can share. Audio, Gallery
Pinocchio: The No 1 hit that was never meant to be
Country singer Maria Dallas is perhaps best known for 'Tumblin' Down', but it was her track 'Pinocchio' that became a number one hit. June Fraser was one of three co-writers for the song, but she… Video, Audio
Essential services - Sikh temple volunteers step up
When it comes to mobilizing helping hands at this south Auckland gurdwara, there's no dearth of volunteers. Produced by Kadambari Raghukumar. Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 8: Treaty Partnership
In this episode, Alice is joined by co-host Kura Forrester they examine just how racist New Zealand is and why it is that Pākehā just cannot get their shit together and honour the Treaty. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 7: Prisoner Voting Rights
In this episode, Alice explores why there still isn’t universal suffrage for people in prison and why a charity single isn’t always the answer. Video
My Current Song: Sam Bartells - 'Sign'
New Zealand rock-country musician Sam Bartells has just released 'Sign', the second single off his upcoming EP, Let's Go, due out early October. Audio
Pacific Fono focus on family support amid Covid's harsh reality
New Zealand's largest Pacific health service says Pasifika are most likely to be hardest hit financially by latest Covid-19 outbreak.
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 6: Euthanasia
Should we have the right to choose the circumstances of our death, or is it just too complicated to sort out? Alice confronts her fear of death and admits she may not be immortal after all. Video
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 5: Women's Bodies
Why are we so scared of breasts? In this episode, Alice attempts to change the minds of viewers using exposure therapy and her soap-opera fantasies. Video
Auckland Mayor and businesses hopeful for easing of restrictions
With fewer cases reported over the weekend, Auckland's mayor is hoping that Cabinet will ease the Covid-19 restrictions. Audio
The Bassett Road machine-gun murders (part 2)
The case breaks wide open, two key witnesses come forward with critical information. But the most interesting part of the Bassett Road murders is what happens after the conviction... Audio
Covid-19: St Lukes case under investigation now linked to cluster
The Covid-19 case at St Lukes that was being reinvestigated has now been linked to the existing cluster.
No longer a slave to likes and follows
Today, social media has bridged the gap between distance and human connections, but at what cost? We meet a photographer-turned-influencer whose every waking moment comes with mounting pressure and… Audio
Alice Snedden's Bad News | Episode 4: Churches and Charity
Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to separate church and state once and for all. Video