National
The Flaxmere tenor following his dreams in Florence
Young Hawke's Bay tenor Taylor Wallbank will soon be following in the footsteps of his operatic heroes.
New Zealand cleans up at best spirit awards
New Zealand distilleries beat more than 550 from around the world to win a haul of trophies.
NZ's furious filmmaking competition kicks off
Over 500 teams across the country will sweat, stress and eschew sleep this weekend in pursuit of making a short film in just 48 hours. The Vista Foundation 48Hours film festival is New Zealand's… Audio
RNZAF marks 80 years
Today marks eighty years since VJ Day - Victory over Japan Day - when Japan surrendered and World War Two ended. As well as the end of World War Two the, the date also marks the formation of the Royal… Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Ed McKnight Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Anna Dean and Ed McKnight. First up, he government has confirmed how much it cost us to break the contract with South Korean ship… Audio
NZ Live: Country music sensation Jenny Mitchell
Time for NZ Live, New Zealand's premier Friday afternoon live music session. Today we're joined by country music sensation Jenny Mitchell. Across her career she's starred in NZ's Got Talent, Won a… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 15th August 2025
In today's episode, the Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Maori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet; Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police… Audio
Let's go sports! All you need to know ahead of a HUGE weekend of sport
We talk to former Tall Black Casey Frank about the Tall Blacks upcoming semi final against China on Sunday morning at the FIBA Asia Cup. Then Glen Larmer joins Emile to chat about the Warriors, the… Audio
Post-fight face: When you have to show up to work on Monday
Win or lose, amateur will likely wear their experience on their faces and still have go to work.
British comedy heavyweights bring charm to family sitcom
In 'Here We Go' we meet the Jessop family as they stumble through their mishap strewn, semi-detached suburban life.
Bret McKenzie made a classical concert rowdy, and he's thrilled
Classical concerts seldom encourage audience participation, but that's exactly what the Flight of The Conchords star does in his collaboration with the NZSO.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Neil Finn: 'I just wanted it to feel like you were going out to a club'
The legendary musician's Infinity Sessions are back this week with ten New Zealand artists playing live in the intimate setting of Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland.
Busting common myths about breasts and bras
Breasts are 'sisters, not twins'. So while your bra is symmetrical, it's normal your breasts aren't.
Why do Cambodian bakers make NZ's best pies?
Hard work, resilience, community support as well as a sensitive palate to pastry influenced by French colonisation all seem to play a part.
Call to make health star ratings compulsory
The star rating system was introduced 10 years ago and is free to join, but as it's optional, products with a lower rating tend not to display their rank.
Treaty of Waitangi non-fiction wins at children's book awards
Māori writer and historian Ross Calman unpacks the complexities of Aotearoa / New Zealand's founding document in an accessible way.
The Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's executive producer of podcasts Tim Watkin, communications specialist Jaqui Van… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Tim Batt. First, the Education Minister ordered an almost total ban on Maori words in a series of books used to teach… Audio
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.