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'I've always considered myself a Canterbury Draught gal'
First Person - Lion has pulled the pin on its Canterbury Draught brand, Denise Garland looks back at how the beer brand was pivotal in her family.
Pablo Rickard: Raglan's Renaissance Man
Raglan renaissance man and Kara's father Pablo Rickard talk to Kara and Mark about growing up and living in Raglan and his efforts to help revitalize local business and the wider community. Audio
Why you can get sunburnt through a window but it won't help your vitamin D
Exposure to sunlight through a window has implications for your health. Here's what you need to know.
Australia: Return of Wikileaks co-founder sparks controversy
Australia correspondent Peter Ryan speaks to Susana Lei'ataua about the dramatic return of Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange sparking controversy over whether the now-convicted felon should be… Audio
Women's Corrections Facility wahine prepare for Matariki
Just before dawn tomorrow, the Matariki star cluster will appear over the horizon signalling the start of the Maori new year. For several months, wahine at Auckland Women's Corrections Facility have… Audio
Matariki celebrations in Wānaka
The rising of the Matariki star cluster on the horizon heralds Te Matahi o te Tau, the Maori New Year, a time to remember those who have passed over the last year and plan for the one ahead. Tomorrow… Audio
'Matariki means being on our whenua'
There was only one place that an RNZ presenter wanted to be this Matariki: her hometown Whāingaroa Raglan.
NZ's first Surf Park to be built in Auckland
New Zealand's first Surf Park facility has been given the green light to be built on Auckland's North Shore, after getting resource consent from the Environment Ministry. The 43-hectare facility… Audio
More than 400 homes flooded in Wairoa
A Wairoa kuia says she and her daughter and five mokopuna - the youngest just ten months' old - had to walk through knee deep water in the dark yesterday morning, after the evacuation warning sounded… Audio
What we're watching: Derry Girls
Four girls (and one British boy) navigate adolescence amidst the political conflict of Northern Ireland in the 1990s. Jogai Bhatt explains why it's worth a watch.
How to stay sober without being a 'dry drunk'
Are you a 'dry drunk'? If you're sober but sitting on your hands when someone pops a drink, you fit the description, an author says. Audio
Dog health tips book with recipes included
How would you like the recipe for Banana honey biscuits or Beef Bourguignon with Mussels? These are just a few of the dishes that can help increase longevity and fitness not for you but for your dog… Audio
Set yourself up for a luxurious sleep with these 5 tips
A good night's sleep has become such a luxury that weary wellness-seekers are now jetting to special resorts just to drift off in style. Sleep researcher Dr Charlotte Gupta has 5 tips for creating an… Audio
Saving the Pahiatua press and its rich history
Today we go back to the romantic days of printing presses, once churning out daily newspapers across the country. Replaced by new technology, In Pahiatua the race is on to save a 100-year-old printing… Audio
Hazelnut farming in Otago
Buying a hazelnut orchard on the beautiful Taieri Plains in Otago sounds like a life change many would like to make. Roger Southby from Hazelnut Estate speaks to Mark. Audio
Adult decision-making laws being overhauled
It's a question that many families are facing: how to make decisions for a loved one who can't do it themselves. The Law Commission has just wrapped up a second round of consultation on their review… Audio
Gisborne community heartbroken after fisherman bodies found
There's heartbreak in the Gisborne community today after the bodies of three fishermen were found washed up at Mahia this morning. A search was launched for the men after they failed to return on… Audio
Matariki holiday: What's open, what's not, and when you have to pay a surcharge
Like Easter, the date of Matariki changes from year to year, but it will always fall in June or July.
Survey shows concerns about electricity cost
A new survey shows about two-thirds of residential customers are concerned about electricity costs. Bundle deals are becoming increasingly popular, with one third of residents bundling their power… Audio
Japan has a new pro-wrestling champ, and he's from Aotearoa
Japan's biggest pro-wrestling organisation has a new champion. Aaron Henare - is perhaps the first wrestler of Maori descent to win a championship belt - he talked with Nathan Rarere Audio
