Radio New Zealand
Labour blasts National's spending criticism as 'desperate, cynical'
National says Labour has an $11.7 billion hole in its fiscal plan which would lead to significantly higher debt, but Labour says its numbers are robust and National is misleading voters. Video, Audio
Selevasio Tu'ima sings Coldplay's 'Yellow'
Auckland student Selevasio Tu'ima's performance of Hallelujah went viral when Checkpoint played it last year. Here, the 13-year-old sings Coldplay's Yellow. Video, Audio
All Whites closing in on World Cup aspirations
If the All Whites beat the Solomon Islands and then the fifth placed South American team, they'll earn a spot in the Fifa World Cup. Matt Chatterton joins us live from North Harbour Stadium. Audio
Kelvin Davis says he's clearer on the party's policies now
Labour's deputy leader Kelvin Davis seemed confused this morning about Labour's policy on capital gains tax and its KiwiBuild plan, but says he's clearer on the policies now he's read up on them. Video, Audio
Arthur Taylor says police should thank him
They key secret witness gave evidence for the Crown, alleging David Tamihere confessed to sexually molesting two Swedish tourists. Jailhouse lawyer Arthur Taylor explains why he took the legal action.
…Canadian breaks face-blanketing bee record
A Canadian man has broken a world record the hard way by covering his head in bees for just over an hour in downtown Toronto. Video, Audio
Gender pay gap decreasing according to Statistics NZ
Statistics New Zealand says women were paid 9.4 percent less than men in June this year - down from the 12 percent gap in June last year, but up from 9.1 percent in 2012. Audio
Nearly a third of households struggle to heat their home
New research shows 29 percent of New Zealanders struggle with "energy hardship" - paying their power bills, heating their home, mould and dampness. Zac Fleming reports. Audio
Slips crash into Wellington houses with a bang
Residents in Wellington's Aro Valley say a large slip which hit their houses this morning sounded like a thunderstorm and felt like an earthquake. Video, Audio
Evening business for Friday 1 September
News from the business sector, including a market report. Video, Audio
More money or more social spending? - Kiwis have their say
Jacinda Ardern and Bill English have made big promises about the kind of New Zealander they want to help. But who are they and what do they care about. John Campbell heads to Horotiu to find out. Video, Audio
Leaders launch themselves back on campaign trail after debate
After a hard-fought showdown in the Leader's Debate last night, Bill English and Jacinda Ardern headed out to talk to students in Northland and Auckland today. Video, Audio
Witness C in Tamihere trial found guilty of perjury
David Tamihere's lawyer is calling for a retrial after a secret witness in his murder trial was found guilty of perjury.
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John Banks is the father of Antony Shaw, judge rules
A High Court judge has ruled former cabinet minister and Auckland mayor John Banks is the father of a man he has denied is his son for 47 years. Video, Audio
Green's marine sanctuary could end seabed mining plans
The Green Party's plans to create New Zealand's largest ever marine sanctuary off the Taranaki coast could put an end to a seabed mining proposal before it even gets going. Robin Martin reports. Video, Audio
Nelson boarding hostel now a mini prison, neighbours say
Residents who live near a large boarding hostel in central Nelson are worried they can't find out more about former prisoners who are living there. Video, Audio
National pledges to extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks
National says it will extend paid parental leave to 22 weeks if it wins the election because it can now afford it, but Labour MP Sue Moroney says National's move is too little, too late. Video, Audio
Labour's student allowance boost welcomed by the sector
Students say a $50 a week boost for student allowances could be the difference between living in a cold and damp flat, or a warm and dry one. Video, Audio
David Tamihere emotional as he declares he didn't lie before court
Convicted double murderer David Tamihere was back at the High Court in Auckland today to give evidence against a secret witness from his trial, who is on trial himself for perverting the course of… Audio
Shane Jones happy with #8 ranking on NZ First list
The New Zealand First candidate Shane Jones is delighted that he's been ranked number eight on the party list, saying he was always utterly confident his quality would shine through. Video, Audio
