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Thousands expected at Sir Robert 'Bom' Gillies tangi
Thousands are expected to farewell Sir Robert Gillies for the last time today before he is buried alongside his wife in Rotorua. Ashleigh McCaull is in Rotorua. Audio
Introducing: Kim Hill Wants To Know
Kim Hill is back asking questions in her inimitable style. She has conversations with guests from around the world about topics that spark her interest and will do the same for you. Audio
Foraging For Food
When times are tight it is possible to supplement your food budget with some wild bounty from nature. But it definitely helps to know what you're looking for. Katy Gosset heads out with a foraging… Audio
Free lower North Island counselling service facing uncertain future
A lower North Island free counselling service is facing an uncertain future after one of its government contracts was drastically reduced this year. The Marton Counselling Centre's annual budget's… Audio
A third of retirees feel lonely or socially isolated - study
The research from Age Concern found 59 percent of kiwis aged 65 plus had recently felt lonely or socially isolated. But up to 30% feel that way a lot or all the time. Last year, the US surgeon general… Audio
What New Zealanders are naming their pets in 2024
Names from the popular children's show Bluey have started to creep up the list.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
In today's episode, Monday marks the start of the nine-day journey to parliament with close to a-thousand people already on board - protesting the Treaty Principles Bill, domestic violence campaigners… Audio
A life serving others in warzones
We all like to think we've touched the lives of others in some way, but it's hard to go past Reverend Barbara Walker. Audio
Over $100k raised in 24 hours for Auckland foodbank
Last week it was reported that former heavyweight boxer Dave Letele's South Auckland foodbank would not have enough stock to last until Christmas. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 11 November 2024
On today's episode, a dawn karakia at Cape Reinga has marked the start of a national hikoi to parliament in opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and government policy affecting Maori, the Justice… Audio
Heart of the City on cost of Christmas tree in Auckland city
A Christmas tree going up in Te Komititanga Square, between lower Queen Street and the Waterfront is causing controversy due to the cost. Viv Beck from Heart of the City spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Cost of Christmas tree in Auckland causes controversy
The Auckland Ratepayers' Alliance says a Christmas Tree going up in downtown Auckland will cost more a million dollars. Alliance spokesperson Sam Warren spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
'Because I was nearly killed, I would not give up'
Lois Gibson says her anger at her own attacker has helped put hundreds behind bars, earning her a Guinness World Record for most positive identifications by a forensic artist. Audio
More than 10,000 Kiwi properties could be uninsurable as risk grows
Thousands of homes could be left unprotected in the coming years as new research points to a looming insurance crisis because of climate change.
Man loses graduation ring underwater in 1977 - it's now been found
A day before Morgan Perigo's 83rd birthday, an unexpected package showed up on his doorstep. Inside was his 1965 McMaster University graduation ring.
Why you may need to bin your black spatula
Some black spatulas and other black plastic items might contain flame retardant that probably isn't great for your body.
In pictures: Crowds enjoy NZ's oldest country show
Thousands turned out on Saturday for the Bay of Islands Pastoral and Industrial show, which has been held on the same site in Waimate North since 1888.
Metiria Turei: Complexities of Te Tiriti
Former Māori politician and scholar Metiria Turei discusses her new book which looks at the complexities of Te Tiriti issues. Audio
Rock-star physicist Brian Cox: Solar Systems
Professor of particle physics at the University of Manchester, Brian Cox has a new Sky TV series Solar System investigates the skies above us. Audio
Birkenstocks are 250 - how did the 'fugly' shoe take over the world?
While it's hard to imagine today, Birkenstock's journey to achieving style status has been a slow burn.
