Radio New Zealand
MBIE apologises to MIQ guest over early release denial without reason
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has apologised to a managed isolation guest over its handling of an early release request.
Craig Robinson arrived from Queensland in August 2020… Audio
“They weren’t allowed to broadcast the weather forecast in case the enemy heard it."
This year marks 100 years since the first radio transmission in New Zealand and the man behind it is also responsible for laying the foundation for the oldest radio station in the country - Radio… Audio
Calling Home: Sean Barry in Baku, Azerbaijan
Wellingtonian Sean Barry lives in Yasamal, which is a 10 minutes' walk from the centre of Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. A teacher by trade, Sean lives in an apartment with his wife Jamila and… Audio, Gallery
03 Guyon Espiner | Auckland Women’s Prison
When breaking the news of horrific treatment of prisoners at Auckland Women’s Prison, Guyon Espiner came face to face with a deeper story, of personal and cultural trauma. Audio
The Kiwi TV boss who believed in The Repair Shop
New Zealander Carla-Maria Lawson has overseen numerous large television productions such as Masterchef and The Graham Norton Show but her most recent hit is The Repair Shop, which she refers to as her… Video, Audio
Trailer: Introducing He Kākano Ahau - Wawatatia - Listen now on RNZ.co.nz
Available July 6, 2021. The second season explores stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves. Subscribe now. Audio
Documentary | NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui
NZ Wars: Stories of Tainui is the third compelling chapter in RNZ’s award-winning documentary project on the New Zealand Wars. Available to watch in 4K. Video
The Outliers | Episode 12: Jessie Smith
Jessie Smith is the world junior BMX champion based in Cambridge, Waikato. She aims to become the fastest Māori on a bike, a goal she is not that far from achieving. Video
Full Series: Alice Snedden's Bad News
Watch the Full Series of Alice Snedden's Bad News here. For additional content, click on the specific episode below.
Episode 8: Treaty Partnership - Alice Snedden's Bad News
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 honor the Treaty. Video
Episode 7: Prisoner Voting Rights - Alice Snedden's Bad News
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
Episode 6: Euthanasia - Alice Snedden's Bad News
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
Meet Bird of Paradise: Getting Better - A Year In the Life of a Māori Medical Student
Meet Noelle and John.
Episode 5: Women's Bodies - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Why are we so scared of breasts? In this episode, Alice attempts to change the minds of viewers using exposure therapy and living out her soap-opera fantasies. Video
Episode 4: Churches and Charity - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Should God pay tax? Alice asks this and many more hard-hitting questions as she attempts to finally separate church and state once and for all. Video
Episode 3: Healthcare Inequity - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Why do Māori live seven years less than Pākehā? Alice delves into the health system and asks if more money should be spent on Māori health and less on her digestive system. Video
Episode 2: TERFS - Alice Snedden's Bad News
What is a TERF, and why are they ruining feminism? In this episode, Alice heads to Wellington to find out. Video
Episode 1: Migrant Sex Workers - Alice Snedden's Bad News
Sex work is decriminalised in New Zealand, unless you’re a migrant worker. In this episode, Alice visits a brothel for business and pleasure and asks why this discriminatory law hasn't been changed. Video
Trailer: Introducing ALICE SNEDDEN'S BAD NEWS
Alice Snedden’s Bad News is an eight-part docu-comedy series that wrestles with some of the most confusing and contentious political and social issues confronting Aotearoa in 2020. Video