National
Electric seaglider pitched to change transport by 2025
They look a bit like something out of Thunderbirds - zero carbon electric passenger seagliders.
And the ambition is to have them winging their way across New Zealand in less than three years on the… Video, Audio
Govt unveils first nine 'localities' of new health system
The government has shared which regions have been selected as the first 'locality networks' of the new health system.
It's exactly a year since the government announced it would scrap the country's… Audio
Masterton's skating culture continues with new skatepark
You wouldn't expect a small town in Wairarapa to be home to some of New Zealand's gnarliest skating moments, but Masterton has everything from roller-blading to skateboarding on lock.
Our reporter… Video, Audio
For sale: Waiwera hot pools, condition poor
For sale - a rundown thermal water park, about 45 minutes north of Auckland.
It could be perfect for those nostalgic for the Black Hole, the Gutbuster, the Twister, or Bob's Mistake.
The owners of… Video, Audio
Computer Recycling unveils new machine to deal with NZ's huge e-waste problem
A new state-of-the-art machine that sorts and shreds electronic waste has officially started operation in Auckland. Video, Audio
Kaoss Price did not have firearm when fatally shot - police
Police have just released more information about the fatal shooting of Kaoss Price last weekend.
Price was shot dead on the road between New Plymouth and Waitara on Saturday night.
Our reporter Nick… Video, Audio
The Pre-Panel with Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy
Panellists Shane Te Pou and Heather Roy discuss the phenomenon of people walking their cats and tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Workplace Minister to consider national inquiry after port death
The father of a young stevedore who fell to his death yesterday was also working on site when his son was killed.
Twenty-six-year-old Atiroa Tuaiti, a father himself, is believed to have been lashing… Video, Audio
Housing supply and heritage - how is Auckland going to change?
The face of Auckland is set to change, as new government legislation is introduced to increase housing supply.
Nick Truebridge spoke to Aucklanders on the street and the city's mayoral contenders for… Audio
Young worker sixth killed at NZ ports in six years
The father of the young man who died at Ports of Auckland yesterday was working there when the tragedy unfolded.
Tributes are pouring out for 26 year old Atiroa Tuaiti, who leaves behind his partner… Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera (Part 2)
Panellists Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera discuss safety for cyclists, what the review into the culture and environment of the Black Ferns could mean for women's sport and how some are dealing… Audio
The Panel with Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera (Part 1)
Panellists Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera discuss workplace safety, the law changes coming surrounding apartments in New Zealand, and whether it's okay for cafes to 'pre-poach' their eggs. Audio
The Pre-Panel with Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera
Panellists Steve McCabe and Ruwani Perera respond to your messages and tell us what they've been thinking. Audio
Midday News for 20 April 2022
10,000 allied health workers will strike next month following lengthy pay negotiations with district health boards.
Russia has taken a small city north of Luhansk, as part of its offensive in eastern… Audio
Maritime Union urges national inquiry after new fatality at Auckland port
There are calls for a national inquiry after another worker is killed on the job at Auckland's port.
The worker from private stevedoring firm Wallace Investments died after falling from a height… Video, Audio
Midday News for 19 April 2022
A person's died during the loading and unloading of freight at the Ports of Auckland this morning and Russia begins it's assault on the East.
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The volunteers who make all our ANZAC poppies
With ANZAC Day nearly here the stock of poppies in a Christchurch workshop are ready to bloom.
Each year all the poppies that go out to RSAs up and down the country are made by a small team of… Video, Audio
Church services go ahead for Easter services without red limits
With the lifting of restrictions under the Orange traffic light setting, there will be no limit on the number of people who can attend Easter Services at churches across the motu.
For the last two… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Jenni Raynish (Part 2)
Panellists Peter Field and Jenni Raynish discuss how taking the train can help lower carbon emissions when travelling long distances, the comeback of wool carpet and trimming the fat from your power… Audio
The Panel with Peter Field and Jenni Raynish (Part 1)
Panellists Peter Field and Jenni Raynish discuss the effects of the official cash rate hike on the property market and the implications of US President Joe Biden labelling Russia's war on Ukraine as… Audio