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Nintendo's new console, the Switch 2, reviewed by a family
How does Nintendo's fastest-selling console ever stack up after a few weeks?
180 roles to go at fire-destroyed New World in Auckland
First Union says employees will now be paid up until 4 August - which is longer than they expected.
Piha Bunker House short-listed in 'Olympics of architecture'
The unique, dark structure took architectural designer Chris Tate hours to conceive but 14 years to build.
Music Critic: Ladi 6 and Unknown Mortal Orchestra
Music critic Sarah Thomson gives her review of Ladi 6's Under It and Boy with the Characteristics of Wolves from Unknown Mortal Orchestra. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9th July 2025
In today's episode, the Covid-19 inquiry has been told about the impact of the lockdowns on the Pasfika school students; CCTV footage shows murder-accused Julia DeLuney changed her clothes on the… Audio
Want to stop vaping but don't know how? We've got you
A recent study has surveyed over 1000 Kiwis to better understand why and how people quit vaping. The findings reveal some interesting trends and some great practical tips for quitting. Audio
All Black Tamaiti Williams on anxiety and fatherhood
The 24-year-old Crusaders star is in rehab after a serious knee injury and speaking up as part of a campaign.
KiwiRail board director linked to NZ First donations
A newly appointed KiwiRail board director is associated with a company which donated to NZ First. Farah Hancock spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
'The truth will come out': Scott Guy's parents still have hope 15 years after his murder
Bryan and Jo Guy say their lives are now divided into two parts - before Scott was killed and after. Audio
Five Kiwis who are 'cool', according to science
The checklist: Extroverted, hedonistic, powerful, adventurous, open and autonomous.
Teen was told stomach pain was in her head - it wasn't
A leading surgeon is frustrated patients like Amelia Turner are told they have eating disorders before a correct diagnosis is made.
House prices continuing to fall
House prices are continuing to fall nationwide. QV national spokesperson Andrea Rush spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio
Southern Ocean getting saltier
Researchers have discovered the Southern Ocean is becoming more salty, and sea ice is in steep decline. Earth Sciences New Zealand principal scientist of marine physics Dr Craig Stevens spoke to… Audio
Economist on Regulatory Standards Bill
While critics are lining up at Parliament to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape bill, others are fronting up to defend it. Economist Bryce Wilkinson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Jacinda Ardern could appear before Covid-19 response inquiry
The Royal Commission into the country's Covid-19 response could request former Prime Minister, Dame Jacinda Ardern, to appear for questioning in its August hearings. Labour Party leader Chris Hipkins… Audio
Day two of hearings on the Regulatory Standards Bill
The second day of hearings on the proposed Regulatory Standards Bill will get underway at Parliament on Tuesday. Former prime minister and constitutional lawyer Sir Geoffrey Palmer spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Uber's fight over drivers' employment status goes to Supreme Court
Lawyers for the multi-billion dollar global ride-share company Uber are taking the fight over driver's employment status to the Supreme Court in Wellington. One of those drivers, Nureddin Abdurahman… Audio
Epidemiologist on teen who died from flu complications
A 15-year-old died from complications of influenza B on Saturday. Otago University epidemiologist, Professor Michael Baker spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Critics dominate first Regulatory Standards Bill hearings
Critics lining up to oppose David Seymour's anti red-tape Bill rolled out props, poetry, and protest on the first day of the hearings. Giles Dexter reports. Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the weekend of sport, including the All Blacks' narrow victory over the French in Dunedin and what the visiting rugby journalist thought about… Audio
