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A-Z of Aotearoa: Billy T James
In today's installment of A-Z of Aotearoa Ian Mune, Lauren Whitney and Hoani Hotene joined Jesse to remember kiwi icon Billy T James. Audio
How different iwi mark the Māori new year
Parekaia Tapiata hopes that New Zealanders will embrace Puanga, a star that might be new to some, with open arms this Matariki season.
How to defrost and defog your car windscreen quickly
These are the dos and don'ts to making sure you safely defrost the glass to get to work on time.
The best of music in 2025 so far
We have crested the wave of 2025, and are currently gliding into its second half. One thing we can all depend on is music to buoy us up, and RNZ's Tony Stamp has some personal highlights from the year…
NZ weighs evacuations from the Middle East
The government says it's exploring its options for evacuating New Zealanders from Israel and Iran but it could be weeks before air space re-opens. Foreign Minister Winston Peters spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
How To Train Your Dragon live action remake fails to fly
The remake of How To Train Your Dragon sticks close to the blueprint, but is missing one elusive ingredient - originality.
Census to be scrapped from 2030
New Zealanders have filled out their last official Census form with the government announcing the traditional five-yearly Census is being scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to… Audio
Māori Millionaire: Money without health is meaningless
Building wealth but failing to live an authentic Māori life is a false goal says Māori Millionaire founder Te Kahukura Boynton, 21.
Why Gen Z isn't aspiring to leadership roles (yet)
A recent study found that only six percent of Gen Z workers aspire to leadership roles in the workplace. The reasons for that are many.
Christopher Luxon's first visit to China as the Prime Minister
Christopher Luxon is on his way to China for his first visit as prime minister- taking off from Whenuapai just before 7am on Tuesday. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch reports. Audio
The best movies of the year so far
At the halfway mark of the year, Simon Morris gives his take on the six best flicks of 2025.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz and journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week in sport. Audio
'Waves swamped the whole entire boat' - witness to fatal capsizing
Small pleasure boat was allegedly side-on to breakers at the Pātea bar before being swamped.
Info Center Cold Call
Jesse rings a random information centre across the motu to find the best things about their region. Audio
The best TV shows of 2025 so far
Narrowing down to just 10 shows was no easy task, but hard decisions had to be made.
Lenny Kravitz to tour New Zealand for first time
The 61-year-old rocker will bring his tour to Aotearoa for the first time ever.
Two dead after boat capsizes off Taranaki
The mayor of South Taranaki said a boat accident which killed two and left one in hospital is an absolute tragedy. Phil Nixon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Tissues or hankies: Which is less gross?
Storing a scrunched, snotty cloth up your sleeve probably wouldn't be advised, but they can offer just as much protection as a tissue if handled well.
Can you pick a wine based on the animal on the label?
Picking a bottle of wine can be fraught, but could the winemaker's choice of animal imagery tell us anything about the wine's quality or value, or both?
Witi Ihimaera - reclaiming his reo at 80
Legendary author Witi Ihimaera is the man behind Whale Rider and Pounamu Pounamu. Already a celebrated master of the pen, at the age of 80 he felt a yearning to master something new and learn te reo… Audio