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The most authoritative and comprehensive coverage of local and world events to be found on morning radio happens from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday on RNZ National.
Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media.
Investment author and columnist Mary Holm talks to Jesse Mulligan every fortnight about her top tips for how to make your money work.
Unfurling fresh ideas and sounds along with the best radio documentaries and features from here and overseas.
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Checkpoint is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme. Our multi-media show broadcasts on 101FM, and you can also watch it live on our website, Freeview Channel 50 and Face TV on Sky Channel 083. Hosted by Lisa Owen.
Karyn Hay keeps us entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer break, with great interviews and music. Email us at: theweekend@rnz.co.nz
From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more.
Highlights of the world's sporting week, with emphasis on New Zealand and Pacific interviews, reviews and reaction, plus previews of upcoming games.
Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.
A roundup of farming conditions all around New Zealand
Providing news on Māori issues, Te Manu Korihi features four times each weekday, in Radio New Zealand National's leading news programmes Morning Report and Checkpoint. A longer weekly edition, Te Waonui, is broadcast on Sunday evenings.
Country Life takes you down country roads to meet ordinary people achieving their dreams. We live in a beautiful country...
The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of New Zealand history, presented by William Ray.
Using real stories told by real people, Melody Thomas leads a frank (but often entertaining) exploration of sex, sexuality and relationships.
The story of New Zealand's most iconic band - Split Enz
Guyon Espiner, Lisa Owen, Tim Watkin and Scott Campbell guide you through the maze of politics to Election 2020, with frank and forthright discussion.
Jesse Mulligan talks with investigators, journalists and others about major crimes in New Zealand
GOLD MEDAL, NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS 2019. BEST PODCAST, NEW ZEALAND RADIO AWARDS 2019. A true crime podcast series from Stuff and RNZ. Produced by Amy Maas and Adam Dudding.
A series of half-hour current affairs programmes, featuring RNZ's most experienced correspondents.
Getting out in the field and the lab to bring you New Zealand stories about science, nature and the environment. With Alison Ballance.
A journey through the periodic table of elements with chemistry professor Allan Blackman, from AUT, and Alison Ballance
New Zealand Parliament - live streaming audio from Parliament (during sitting times) and listen-again audio from Question Time. Go to the footer of this page to find the link and frequencies to listen live. When Parliament is not sitting, this frequency carries the Southern Star programme from the Radio Rhema Broadcast Group. To discover when Parliament is and is not sitting, visit the Parliamentary website (www.parliament.nz/en/watch-parliament/).
It may be better than you think!
Designed to help you discover what to listen to next, host Richard Scott hunts out the best podcasts from New Zealand and around the world.
Exploring the full spectrum of this influential genre and its musicians.
Stories that explore the distance and the difference between us.
Sonia Sly and Lynn Freeman take you on a journey to every corner of New Zealand.
Get the news before it breaks! Rhys Mathewson and guests predict next week's headlines live on stage at The Classic in Auckland.
Illustrated introductions to major pieces from the classical repertoire.
NEW! Voice of the Kākāpō - an audio adventure through the bumpy bumper 2019 breeding season of NZ's rare flightless parrot. Presented by Alison Ballance.
Newer or less-exposed musicians have two minutes to describe themselves and one of their songs. Time...Starts...Now.
FINALIST, ASSN FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING AWARDS 2020. The day John Daniell turned 10, his mum told him she had been a spy. Now, he and Guyon Espiner are investigating a family story that could reveal New Zealand's biggest Cold War secret.
Sessions recorded at New Zealand Writers' Festivals
A monthly web-only feature, podcasting performances by New Zealand artists.
2020 may go in the record books as an epic fail for all the challenges it gave us. Elizabeth Day prefers to think of it as the year we got a lot of opportunities to learn about what to do when life doesn't go to plan. She's a writer and host of the podcast, How To Fail. Her new book brings together the lessons she's learned not from success but fai…
Karyn takes us on a musical journey from Francisca Griffin to Nina Simone, think six degrees of separation.
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11am World, Pacific, NZ and Sports for 15 January 2021
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Corpse flower, with rancid 'rotting corpse' odour, expected to bloom in Dunedin
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In Dunedin, all eyes are on a famous corpse flower at the Dunedin Botanic Garden. It blooms sporadically and emits an odour so rancid it's been compared to a rotting corpse in the process. Keenly waiting on that smell is the garden's Winter Garden Plant Collection Curator, Stephen Bishop. He speaks with Te Aniwa Hurihanganui.…
University of Otago student Ruby Parker says it's important to talk about abortion. She is in conversation with researcher Emma Harcourt.
Your free classical podcast this month is Sibelius' Violin Concerto played by Vesa-Matti Leppänen and the NZSO.
We delve into the backbone - what is it made up of, what are the main causes of injury and how can we best keep our spines nice and strong? David Kieser is a clinical senior lecturer and spine and orthopaedic surgeon. He joins us in our Christchurch studio. You can email any questions about the spine to jesse@rnz.co.nz.…
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Sleep over social media for teenage well being
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Researchers have found that ensuring quality sleep for young people is more effective for their mental health and well being than restricting time on social media. Study co-author, Dr Damian Scarf talks to Jesse about the study they carried out showing that quality slumber should be prioritised over restricting time on social media to help young pe…
Us (TVNZ on Demand) and Pretend it's a City (Netflix).
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Horse trainer Cliff Goss at top of his game at 89 years old
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Cliff Goss has been training horses since the 1940's. He is now 89 and has shunned retirement, instead training 3 horses. Cliff talks to Jesse about his long career with horses and why he still loves it.
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Sorting out your gut bacteria after Christmas excesses
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Need a hand to get your system reset after seasonal overindulgence? Claus Christophersen is a senior lecturer in nutrition at Edith Cowan University in Perth, and has some advice on how to get your gut back to its equilibrium.
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America's Cup racing drama for American Magic
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Drama in the Prada Cup racing after American Magic capsized. Newsroom's Lockeroom Editor, Suzanne McFadden talks to Jesse about what's next for the New York Yacht Club campaign.
We continue our regional round up with a catch up with the Federated Farmers NZ Provincial President for South Canterbury Jason Grant.
The Auckland Busking Festival is gearing up for a spectacular end to the month. Jugglers, acrobats, circus performers and even fire eaters are girding their loins the weekend of the 29th of January. Among them is Mitchell Pitch, better known by hi performing moniker Tripp Hazard. He's an acrobat and circus ringmaster, as well as a whole bunch of ot…
Robert Kelly is our book critic today and all this talk about boat racing has got him thinking about books that feature boats.
Women have been watching the night skies for eons, but have not always gained the recognition they deserved. But they have a champion here in Auckland, in architect Bill McKay You might know his name, he's a regular urban issues commentator on Nine to Noon on RNZ. Bill is also a star-gazer, and he has a specific interest in the women of astronomy w…
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10am World, Pacific, NZ and Sports for 18 January 2021
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Thomas Sparrow joins from Berlin Emile to discuss the latest from Europe.
Have you ever wondered about what goes on behind the scenes at a Kiwi fish and chip shop? As far as settings for digging into the greasy world of human lives and relationships it must be hard to batter. Author, broadcaster, columnist and Lyttleton local Joe Bennett has penned a play titled The Die which he's billing as a 'deep-fried psychological t…
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Queenstown residents warned of arsenic in bore water
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Some households in rural Queenstown have been warned not to drink their bore water due to fears they might contain high levels of arsenic. The regional medical officer of health Susan Jack joins Emile to discuss the situation on the ground.
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Amy Cooter: the rise of militias in the United States
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The riots in Washington DC on the 6th of January stormed headlines around the world for their ferocity and the type of people involved. Many of the people in the riots and who stormed the Capitol building were wearing patches and insignia of several self-defined "Militias". Where did these militias come from and how do they work? Dr Amy Cooter is a…
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9am World, Pacific, NZ and Sports for 18 January 2021
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Do you trust what you saw: 100 years of magical dismemberment
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Magicians around the world are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the first time a woman was sawn in half. The illusion was first shown to the public by PT Selbit in Finsbury Park in London in 1921. 100 years on members of The Magic Circle will be meeting online to celebrate and show off their versions of this classic trick. Bernard Reid is New Z…
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Exhibition offers stark interpretation of colonisation
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A new exhibition in New Plymouth offers a stark interpretation of the impact of colonisation on Maori. Subtitled - 'a cautionary tale about human endeavour in Aotearoa New Zealand' - it pulls no punches in drawing parallels between the land wars, confiscation and environmental and economic problems of the present day. Our Taranaki Whanganui reporte…
A team of Nepali climbers has set a new world record by becoming the first to reach the summit of K2, the world's second highest mountain, in winter. Dozens of climbers this winter had hoped to achieve the same feat on the mountain that's often called "the savage mountain". Nita Blake-Persen speaks to Christine Jensen Burke, the only New Zealand or…
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DIA considers potential commissioners for Tauranga City Council
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Just weeks before the government appoints commissioners to the Tauranga City Council, local leaders still don't agree on the best way for the city to move forward. The council is set to be replaced by commissioners early next month following a string of problems - including bitter infighting among councillors and governance issues. Jean Bell report…
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Shock in Hawera after double homicide overnight
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The mayor of South Taranaki, Phil Nixon, says he's shocked to hear the police have launched a homicide inquiry after two people were found dead in Hawera early this morning. Emergency services, including two ambulances, were called to the property in Taranaki just before 3 o'clock. One person at the scene has been arrested and the police are not se…
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Poisoned Kremlin critic Navalny detained in Russia
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Nita Blake-Persen speaks to Stuart Smith, our Moscow Correspondent.
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Optimism about climate change action for 2021
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The earth is heating up, and so are hopes for climate action in 2021. Climate change strikers say they'll be back this year, after their plans for 2020 were stifled by the global Covid-19 pandemic - starting with a rally at Parliament on January the 26th. It follows a report from NIWA that found last year was New Zealand's 7th warmest year on recor…
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Te Wananga o Aotearoa Waka Ama sprint nationals underway
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Te Wananga o Aotearoa Waka Ama sprint nationals are underway in Cambridge. Racing began yesterday on Lake Karapiro, with the regatta running until the end of the week. Mani Dunlop speaks to Lara Collins, Waka Ama's chief executive.
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Entertainment promoter says Immigration playing favourites
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The entertainment promoter, Gray Bartlett, says immigration decision-makers are playing favourites over which overseas music and comedy acts are being allowed into the country. British comedian Russell Howard is about to tour New Zealand and other acts allowed in this summer include drag queen RuPaul and musicians appearing at Northern Bass in Mang…
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Survey reveals negative impact of Covid-19 on working life
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Half of the people in a new union survey say Covid-19 had a negative impact on their working life. That's the finding of the Council of Trade Union's annual work-life survey, which shows a snapshot of people's work experiences. And 42 per cent of the people surveyed say workplace bullying is an issue - a number only marginally down on last year. Co…
The Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce are applauding a one way travel bubble into New Zealand as an exciting first step for the island nation. On Thursday, passengers from the Cook Islands can fly into New Zealand and skip managed isolation. Nita Blake-Persen speaks to Fletcher Melvin, the President of the Cook Islands Chamber of Commerce and head o…
It has been a long night for the American team challenging for the America's Cup after the American Magic monohull capsized. The team had been sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series when disaster struck The boat was temporarily airborne before crashing back to the water and tipping over. They've now got the…
University of Otago student Ruby Parker says it's important to talk about abortion. She is in conversation with researcher Emma Harcourt.
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8am World, Pacific, NZ and Sports for 18 January 2021
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Craft beer industry growing in Hawke's Bay as summer hits
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Hawke's Bay is one of Aotearoa's premier wine spots, drawing in tourists from across the country and around the world. But the region has recently been making a name for itself because of its craft beer offerings, with several taprooms opening just in time for summer. RNZ's Hawke's Bay reporter, Tom Kitchin, has been checking them out.…
It's crunch time for apples - an orchard owner believes New Zealand could face a shortage in the coming weeks. The apple season is set to start sooner than usual, due to warm temperatures, but there may not be enough hands to harvest them. Apple imports are also being interrupted by international shipping holdups. So is New Zealand facing the great…
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72 tennis players quarantine ahead of Aus Open
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The number of tennis players forced to quarantine for two weeks ahead of the Australian Open in Melbourne has risen to 72, after another person on a charter flight to Australia tested positive for Covid-19. A member of the broadcast team became the fourth person to test positivefor the virus. New Zealand tennis player Artem Sitak is one of the play…
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Summer shark sightings are a normal occurance
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A flurry of shark sightings closed three Auckland beaches on Friday and two more on Saturday. For many New Zealanders seeing sharks at the beach is a big shock, but Department of Conservation shark expert, Clinton Duffy, says it shouldn't be. He speaks to Mani Dunlop.
An Auckland foodbank service is still trying to meet the demand from families affected by the very first Covid-19 lockdown. The Village Community Trust founded by All Black legend Sir Michael Jones has been inundated with requests since the first lockdown when thousands of parcels were distributed - and things haven't stopped. Reporter Louise Terno…
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Many eateries struggling to survive - Restaurant Association
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The Restaurant Association says many eateries are still strugging to survive, almost a year after the Covid-19 downturn began. One of the latest casualties is well-known Asian-fusion restaurant, Scandal, which is located in the trendy Ponsonby area in Auckland. Ella Stewart has the details.
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Children emotionally distressed by emergency housing
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Some families in emergency housing are reporting their children are becoming emotionally distressed because of their living conditions. Demand for emergency accommodation has escalated this past year with the number of emergency housing grants increasing by half last year. Those working in the sector say it's not a good environment for families, an…
An innocent man who was mistakenly arrested and held at gunpoint by police says he is traumatised and has not been offered any official apology or help. Brandon Moase said he and his friend were ordered to their knees by police yesterday in a street in West Auckland, handcuffed with guns pointed at them, before being released 15 minutes later after…
An Auckland man who had a gun held to his head while his young son watched on is shaken by the Police's actions. Brandon Moase and his friend were handcuffed with guns pointed at them, in a busy mall carpark, before the Police admitted they'd got the wrong people. Mr Moase says he has not been offered any apology or help, but the police say otherwi…
There's unprecedented security around Capitol Hill in Washignton DC, ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration on Thursday. All 50 American states are also on alert for possible violent protests. National Guard troops have been sent en masse to Washington DC, to deter any repeat of last week's deadly riots. The Biden team has set out its pl…
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Hipkins: New Zealanders have to wait their turn for vaccination
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The Covid-19 recovery minister, Chris Hipkins, says New Zealanders have to wait for the vaccine to roll out in countries being ravaged by the virus before they'll get their turn. New Zealand's Covid-19 vaccine roll out will be the largest ever mass immunisation campaign in our history and the government is hoping it will be available to the general…
The American Magic yacht is back at its base on Auckland's waterfront after a dramatic capsize yesterday. The team were sailing towards their first win of the America's Cup Challenger Selection Series when disaster struck on Auckland's Hauraki Gulf. The AC75 monohull was on its foils and flying when the crew, helmed by New Zealander Dean Barker, lo…
Former All Black Tamati Ellison has joined the Crusaders coaching team for this year's Super Rugby season, replacing defence coach Mark Jones.
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