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A $3 billion data centre in Southland is being touted a game changer - delivering the most significant upgrade to New Zealand's digital infrastructure in a generation. Datagrid has received resource… Audio

'Tears On The Field' is a new locally produced documentary that hit's cinemas tomorrow. Set in Taranaki it follows the story of women's grass roots rugby. Two of the film's stars, rugby players Kate… Audio

The NZ transport agency Waka Kotahi has started public consultation over a new road in Northland, and already some of you are fuming. The proposed new stretch of motorway is between Warkworth and Te… Audio

Food prices are up, petrol prices are up and bills, well for most of us, they're up too. It feels like this cost of living crisis isn't going anywhere fast, so we thought it would be a good chance to… Audio

When war broke out in the Middle East, it brought with it warnings about soaring fuel prices and shaky share markets. We've seen the fuel price rise, but so far, share markets haven't been as… Audio

An upbeat circus, cabaret and comedy show has been seducing audiences at the Auckland Arts Festival. La Ronde sees audiences treated to pole dancing, trapeze acts and soaring vocal performances. Audio

Music correspondent Kirsten Zemke takes us for little walk through history, with artists who wrote tracks for their children. From Billy Joel and John Lennon, to Minnie Riperton and Lenny Kravitz. How… Audio

Piers talks about the push from Masterton for a return of direct flights from the local airport, a drive to get a local dialysis unit, a successful Gold Shears and volunteers to help maintain and… Audio

Melanie O'Loughlin of Lamplight Books in Auckland reviews A Far-Flung Life by M. L. Stedman, published by Penguin Random House. Audio

A multi-year project investigating damage done to the sea floor caused by ship anchors, has found the destruction is more extensive than first thought.  Audio

Comedians often talk about dying on stage - but few mean it literally. British comedian Emmanuel Sonubi talks to Kathryn about making his near-death transformative and into comedy gold. Audio