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Bazurka is a seven-piece ensemble based in Wellington, New Zealand. The band specialises in traditional folk songs rooted in the rich tapestry of the Balkans, as well as Greek folk music. They have a… Audio

Auckland writer John Prins has been described as a bold new voice in New Zealand fiction - with the release of his debut novel Pastoral Care. The New Zealand Listener's voted it in their Top 100 books… Audio

Our museum stop today brings us to Okains Bay, which is located just 20 minutes from Akaroa. The museum began as a private collection belonging to Murray Thacker, who was the great grandson of some of… Audio

One of New Zealand's top film directors, Rob Sarkies, joins Anna to share his ultimate road trip and the songs he'd play on the way. Rob's playlist: They Thought I Was Asleep - Paul Kelly Talkin' Bout… Audio

Emergency crews have been working through the night searching for people missing after a landslide at Mount Maunganui; Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a… Audio

Arts and culture commentator Braydon Priest talks Oscar nominations, the new Hamnet film, and who will be 'Sally' at Auckland's Laneway festival. Audio

It appears even AI chatbots are contributing towards the gender pay gap. A study last year found that the bots often advise women and other minorities to ask for significantly lower salaries than men… Audio

From curling to cross country skiing and bobsleighing - the 25th Winter Olympics are nearly upon us. Marty Toomey, who is the Chef de Mission leading team New Zealand spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Europe Correspondent Lucy Thomson spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio

Politicians will this morning be travelling Ratana Pa south of Whanganui for the annual celebrations, which traditionally mark the start of the political year. Maori News Reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Audio

The start of the year can be a tough time financially for many families. Research this week has shown lots of us are already feeling stressed about everything from holiday costs to back to school… Audio

Members of the lower North Island's Riversdale community have come together in an outpouring of support for a teen who suffered a horrific spinal injury while swimming just after New Year. Bill… Audio

Gisborne is in clean-up mode again after heavy rain and flooding caused major damage, leaving some areas cut off and roads blocked by slips and debris. Gisborne's mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren… Audio

Emergency teams have been searching overnight for several people trapped under a landslide at Mount Maunganui. Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Acrobats, juggling and flying trapeze artists will fill Christchurch's CBD for the next ten days as the World Buskers Festival returns to town. Anna Sargent reports. Audio

For years climate scientists have warned us to expect more extreme weather - now, it seems, we're living through it. Chris Brandolino is a Principal Scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, formally… Audio

Very young children with cystic fibrosis could soon access funded medicines with the potential to add decades to their lives. Christchurch couple Edward and Emily Harrington-Ashton's 20 month-old-… Audio

Coromandel locals say the heavy rain that blocked roads and left communities isolated was the worst in 30-years. Thames Coromandel mayor Peter Revell spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Retailers have reported a disappointing December for sales, saying they believe consumers are still keeping spending tight. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio