Mark Leishman
Are you Strong enough?
New Zealand's top arm wrestlers are gearing up for the biggest international competition to ever grace New Zealand shores. The 'Iron Hand' event takes place in Auckland later this month... attracting… Audio
Community repsose to another downpour
Communities in Northland sprung into action today as the rain set in . . . unfortunately a situation they're all too familiar with. Chairman of Runanga o Ngati Whatua Antony Thompson talks about how… Audio
Looking ahead at the weather
Nasty weather has once again caused disruptions across the North Island, and sent Auckland into its third state of emergency this year. MetService forecaster Heath Gullery explains what is in store… Audio
First class travel becoming grounded
A number of airlines are ditching the option for first class, as demand withers away. Air New Zealand, Malaysian Airlines and Turkish Airlines are among those who no longer offer the highest level of… Audio
A practical guide to relationships
A clinical psychologist who specialises in sex therapy is sharing his wisdom in a new book on relationships. Waihi local Nic Beets has just released Make Love Work - A practical guide to relationship… Audio
Rotorua bears brunt of intense rainfall
One of the hardest hit regions weather-wise today has been Rotorua, where nearly 100mm of rain has fallen since midnight. Rotorua Lakes Council has been responding to reports of flooding, trees down… Audio
Miriam Harris
Truth is often stranger - and certainly more gripping - than fiction. And nowhere is that more obvious than during the annual Doc Edge Festival which opens in Auckland on May the 24th. One of the… Audio
Out Lately with Finn Johansson
Muso Finn Johansson entertains our ears with another dose of eclectic music choices. Audio
King's anointing screen made from NZ wool
New Zealand wool will play a special role in the coronation. Audio
Short-Cut with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin gives us a selection of must-watch televisual and streaming delights. Audio
King Charles III's coronation
The BBC's Rich Preston joins Nights with the latest about King Charles III's coronation this weekend. Audio
An epic feat of human endurance
New Zealand swimmer and ocean advocate Jono Ridler is taking a well-earned rest after completing the longest unassisted open water swim in this country's history. Audio
Firefighters race against each other
More than 140 firefighters from across the country are gathering in Wellington to compete in a test of physical and mental strength at the United Fire Brigades' Association National Fireffighter… Audio
Animated documentary makes Doc Edge Festival cut
An animated documentary telling the story of three women who survived or escaped the Holocaust as children has been selected for the Doc Edge Festival. Audio
End of an era for a loved ice block flavour
In devastating news for fans of classic Kiwi ice blocks Fruju, the grapefruit flavour is no more. Audio
When it rains it really does pour
New research out of the University of Canterbury has found that when it rains it really does pour. Audio
Minimising harms from methamphetamine
Harmful methamphetamine use has become a serious health and social issue in Aotearoa New Zealand over the past two decades. Audio
What geotechnical engineers do
Geotechnical engineers are in short supply in New Zealand in the wake of Cyclone Gabrielle and what's unquestionably been a run of challenging weather. Audio
Midweek Media Watch with Hayden Donnell
Hayden Donnell hosts this week's Midweek Media Watch and shares the latest news and controversies in New Zealand's media. Audio
Web tool replaces royal coverage with indigenous content
As the world gears up to celebrate the coronation of King Charles the Third this weekend, an Auckland artist has created an online tool for anyone wanting to avoid the pomp and ceremony. Audio
