National

A proposal for a massive ecosanctuary in Lower Hutt has taken a step forward.

The Greater Wellington Regional Council, iwi, and the Department of Conservation all back the idea to build 29 kilometres… Audio

When is a ban on new offshore oil and gas exploration, really a ban?

That's the question environmentalists are asking after discovering Greymouth Petroleum has been given permission to conduct a… Audio

The flood-damaged Mangahauini bridge at Tokomaru Bay in Gisborne is open again after a massive repair effort.

The town was cut off after a 16-metre section of bridge was washed out during the… Audio

The latest edition of the online anthology Orongohau - Best New Zealand Poems is available now. The 2021 edition was curated by acclaimed poet Kate Camp. She speaks to Jesse. Audio

Three sommeliers sought to make choosing the right wine easier for the average consumer, so they created Wine-oji. Wine-oji co-founder and Noble Rot Wine Bar sommelier Jessica Wood talks to Jesse… Audio

The New Zealand education app Kami has been named in TIME Magazine's 100 most influential companies of 2022. Founder Hengjie Wang talks to Jesse about their platform and why it's so popular in the US.

The interpretation and definition of partnership and co-governance under Te Tiriti o Waitangi has been back in the public eye generating claims of division and race baiting politicking.

The ACT Party… Audio

Midday News for Friday 1 April 2022 with Nicola Wright Audio

The shutdown of Marsden Point oil refinery is causing ructions in the intensely-under-pressure road building industry.

Z Energy is accusing the Transport Agency of effectively forcing it to quit… Audio

After an initial blip, the removal of children by Oranga Tamariki has reduced significantly.

Children's minister Kelvin Davis gave the guarantee last September at the release of one of several… Audio

Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.

The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio

Fiery exchanges have been traded at the decision-making table, as Auckland Councillors voted to send out a new parking strategy for public consultation.

The proposal to remove roadside parking to… Audio

The Christchurch City councillor subject to online harassment last year hopes more women can learn from her case.

Councillor Sara Templeton applied to the district court under the Harmful… Audio

The National Party says the Government should consider re-claiming and redistributing some of the money it's paid out from the $290 million Strategic Tourism Asset Protection Programme.

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Commuters around the country are gearing up to make the most of half-price fares on public transport from Friday.

Prime Minister announced the nationwide discount on 14 March as part of a relief fund… Audio

Low income earners will get more money in their pockets, with a raft of extra support measures kicking in today.

Opposition parties say the government is failing to address the cost of living crisis… Audio

The police and parliament are on alert for more protest action from the anti-mandate movement.

Following the 23 day occupation a new group has sprung up demanding an end to all Covid-19 legislation.