Kim Hill
Principal experimentalist explains nuclear fusion breakthrough
Recreating nuclear fusion - the reaction that powers stars including our sun - is seen as the holy grail of energy technology, holding potential to create a near-unlimited source of safe clean energy… Audio, Gallery
Danyl McLauchlan: neurodiversity and me
Danyl McLauchlan joins Kim to tackle life's big questions, ideas and thinkers. This week, how neurodiverse really are we? Audio
Sam McAlister: the woman behind that Prince Andrew interview
In November 2019 a BBC interview with Prince Andrew sent shockwaves around the world. This was one of many exclusive interviews secured by "booker extraordinaire" Sam McAlister, a former producer on… Audio
Top Stories for Thursday 15 December 2022
Top stories for 15 December 2022 A 'shallow recession' is on the way for 2023 - we'll speak to the Finance Minister about Government plans to deal with that Corrections admits it could have done more… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 14 December 2022
Our emergency housing is found to be in breach of human rights, with the Human Rights Commission saying it fails to meet the most basic standards. A GP is concerned at how difficult it is to access… Audio
Top Stories for Monday 12 December 2022
Top stories for 12 December 2022 We speak to the Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, ahead of an expected cabinet reshuffle as Labour prepares for the 2023 election. A new report into the Recognised… Audio
Gerard Hindmarsh: preserving stories of Nelson’s backcountry
Golden Bay freelance journalist and author Gerard Hindmarsh is back with his latest collection of stories, with a focus on Golden Bay's West Coast and Kahurangi National Park. Audio
Dr Matthew Phillips: could fasting and keto heal brains?
Hamilton based clinical and research neurologist Dr Matthew Phillips is frustrated by how little he and his colleagues can help patients with degenerative brain disorders, such as Parkinson's and… Audio
Political panel: National's tax U-turn, school truancy, and Winston Peters eyes a comeback
It's time now for our weekly political panel.
We're joined by RNZ's political editor, Jane Patterson, and Newsroom's political editor, Jo Moir Audio
How will the upcoming recession compare to previous slumps?
The Reserve Bank governor has admitted the bank is deliberately engineering a recession to rein in inflation. So how will the economic decline next year compare with some of the grim recessions New… Audio
Royal NZ Ballet's 'Venus Rising' graces the stage
Venus Rising, a collection of three celestial ballets, graced the stage of Wellington's St James Theatre last night. On display was the spirit of Venus - the brightest of stars and a sacred goddess of… Audio
Parties urge Government action on Iran
The four biggest non-Government parties are urging Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to take stronger action against human rights violations in Iran.
A letter signed by the National Party, ACT, The Green… Audio
Immigration red tape holding back farm workers
A Northland farmer worries immigration red tape will see an experienced German dairy hand walk away from a job vacancy that she desperately needs to fill.
Katrina Pearson says applying for a work… Audio
Economic woes unlikely to affect Black Friday
Auckland's Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck doesn't believe the Reserve Bank's plea for New Zealanders to spend less will dampen enthusiasm for Black Friday bargains.
She spoke to Kim Hill.
…New Zealand doctors have world's highest stress levels
New Zealand GPs have come last in a survey that asks doctors about their stress levels and burnout.
The international survey compared New Zealand with ten similar countries.
Kim Hill spoke to Dr… Audio
Top Stories for Friday 25 November 2022
Today on RNZ National. A vigil was held outside a Sandringham dairy last night to honour the man who was killed during a robbery On wednesday. Pressure is growing for police to explain why it didn't… Audio
Black tea may benefit health later in life - research
New research has found that having a cup of tea could help you have better health later in life.
Fllavonoids such as in black and green teas, apples and nuts could all help reduce cardiovascular and… Audio
Woman charging migrants to make fake refugee claims convicted
An interpreter who charged migrants money to lodge fake refugee claims has been convicted on five immigration fraud charges.
Immigration New Zealand says migrants were told by 30-year-old Nurul Noor… Audio
