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Stalled skyscraper developer asks no media at council meeting
The developer of what was set to be New Zealand's tallest residential building did not want the media around during a meeting updating Auckland Council on the status of the stalled luxury skyscraper. Audio
Getaway vehicle found after Tokyo Bay restaurant robbery, police say
A vehicle believed to have been used in an armed robbery at a Japanese Restaurant has been found, police say.
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed after Thai law change
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognise marriage equality.
Amanda Knox slander conviction upheld
Italy's high court has upheld the remaining conviction against American Amanda Knox, who was jailed and later acquitted of the 2007 murder of her British roommate Meredith Kercher.
Seymour's hapū requests he not attend Waitangi events
In a letter sent to the ACT Party Leader, Ngāti Rēhia said the Treaty Principles Bill was "divisive."
Talking tinnitus with senior clinical audiologist Duncan Hann
Duncan Hann used to actually suffer from tinnitus - a persistent ringing in the ears - while playing in bands, which eventually led to a master's thesis in tinnitus. Audio
Head Hunter attacks couple at petrol station during crime spree
An innocent bystander gave Kevin Grey a friendly nod. Moments later he and his partner were being viciously attacked.
Farewell Guangdong | Trailer
Seven stories of love, humility, and sacrifice. An intergenerational celebration of women from our Chinese New Zealand community. Video
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 24 January 2025
On today's episode, the group advising the government on overhauling the science sector is pleased most of its recommendations are being implemented, the government is setting up a new foreign… Audio
Concerns raised over new Waitangi Tribunal appointments
Some appointments by the government will not do a lot to "encourage trust", a former member of the Waitangi Tribunal says.
Back to school tips
Transitioning back to the school routine, navigating friendships, and getting enough sleep are among the myriad of challenges young people deal with once they get back to the classroom. Audio
Something old, new, borrowed and blue in PM's growth plan
Analysis - At first glance Christopher Luxon's plan to inject growth in the economy is a hark back to pre-Covid days and the last National government.
Scientists' association worries Crown Research Institutes reform will lead to more job cuts
The New Zealand Association of Scientists co-president says she does not want to see major job losses through the government's science reforms. Audio
Building firm charged worker $11,000 in fees to get job
A construction company used a Singapore agency implicated in a money-laundering scandal to charge a migrant thousands of dollars in fees before sacking him after a week. Gill Bonnett reports. Audio
Over half a million NZers will have diabetes by 2044: Study
Over half a million New Zealanders will have diabetes by 2044, according to a modelling study on Type 1 and 2 trends. Lead author of the study Dr Andrea Teng spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
PM Luxon calls for mining to dig deeper into economy
Prime Minister Luxon wants mining to dig deeper into the country's economy, calling it a key player in the government's growth plan. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Trade Minister on new foreign investment agency
The government is setting up a new foreign investment agency aimed at boosting productivity and innovation. Trade and Investment Minister Todd McClay spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
CTU estimates cost of progressing Treaty Principles Bill has increased by 50 percent
An updated estimate by the CTU for the cost of progressing the Treaty Principles Bill to its first reading shows a 50 percent increase, due to the number of submissions received. CTU Chief economist… Audio
Trump calls on Saudi Arabia to lower oil prices
US President Donald Trump has called on Saudi Arabia, and OPEC, to lower oil prices, saying that would bring about an end to the war in Ukraine. Washington D.C. correspondent Caroline Malone spoke to… Audio
