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Dr Claire Concannon follows scientists into the bush, over rivers, back to their labs and many places in-between to cover the most fascinating research being done in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Weekly insight into the political issues that matter from RNZ's gallery team.
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A daily current affairs programme that delves deeper into the major stories of the week, through a Pacific lens, and shines a light on issues affecting Pacific people wherever they are in the world.
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40 years after the untimely death of Kelly Tarlton, a team made up of friends, family and marine enthusiasts embark upon an adventure to complete one of his final expeditions.
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Join Simon Morris in the best seat in the house as he reviews the latest movies. At The Movies also plays at 1.30pm on Sunday afternoons on RNZ National.
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Checkpoint with Lisa Owen is RNZ’s weekday drive-time news programme, Our people, stories and breaking news and interviews from 4-6pm.
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A bulletin of Pacific News and a sports report.
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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook.
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There's never a shortage of opinions on the media but Mediawatch looks at it all in detail for those keen to know more about the news - as well as those who work in media.
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The latest business news from RNZ News.
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Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.
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The Country Life team take you all over the motu to hear the extraordinary stories of every day rural New Zealand.
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Legislation, issues and insights from Parliament.
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Media chaplain and broadcaster Rev Frank Ritchie sits down with top New Zealand journalists to unpack that one story that most impacted them, personally and professionally.
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RNZ National’s flagship news programme known for breaking news stories, incisive interviews with politicians across the political spectrum and newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. There's a lot to talk about in the mornings and Morning Report is covering the stories that matter to the people of Aotearoa.
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An in-depth podcast where newsmakers and Māori commentators unpack the latest political issues impacting Aotearoa.
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Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan interviews parenting experts to help you navigate the trends, trials & tough calls of modern family life.
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Presented by Susie Ferguson and Mihingarangi Forbes. In-depth feature interviews, current affairs and news across a broad range of topics on RNZ National and online.
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Commentators from the right and left make sense of the week in politics, in conversation with Nine to Noon's Kathryn Ryan.
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Here Now is about the journeys people make to New Zealand, their identities and perspectives, all of which shape their life here.
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Guyon Espiner talks in-depth to some of the most interesting and influential people in our world. One guest, no edits.
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Join The Detail team six days a week as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts.
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The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of NZ history. Join William Ray as he explores history through the lens of Kiwi dirtbags in NZ's most awarded podcast.
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From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up with the latest lifestyle trends on this award-winning programme.
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The story of New Zealand's most iconic band - Split Enz.
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Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians.
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A weekly Pacific magazine programme featuring New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music.
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Law expert on changes to voting in the next general election
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10:18The Government is making a suite of changes to election voting and enrolments - including reversing the ability to enrol and vote on election day, and removing the ability to enrol once advance voting has started. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said same-day enrolments caused the final result to be delayed by three weeks last election and there wa…
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It's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh.
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Mystics take on Tactix in ANZ Premiership final
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2:56Netball's domestic showpiece this weekend comes at a time of uncertainty for the top level of the sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Corin Dann.
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Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth
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3:47People working with the homeless in Taranaki say there are more and more people who need help and their needs are becoming more and more complex. Robin Martin reports.
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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Market Update for 25 July 2025.
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Market Update for 25 July 2025.
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Hardy souls brave freezing temps for cold water dip
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3:59While many of you will be listening this morning from the comfort of your bed with a cuppa in hand, or in the car with the heat on high, hardy souls across the country are wading into icy open water. Lauren Crimp reports.
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48 percent of NZers applying for Aus citizenship born overseas
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6:20Nearly half of the New Zealanders applying for Australian citizenship weren't born here. Emeritus Professor Richard Bedford spoke to Corin Dann.
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Auckland councillors on banning helicopters in Auckland
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7:36Auckland councillors have kicked for touch on the issue of helicopters in residential areas. Councillors Mike Lee and Richard Hills spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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The Black Caps have warmed up for tomorrow night's Tri- Series final with a comfortable 60 run win over Zimbabwe in their last robin game in Harare.
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The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
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Rotorua science fair celebrates Māori knowledge and science
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2:58Rotorua has been hosting the only science fair that celebrates the combination of Māori knowledge and science. Reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod went to check it out.
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NZ-US integrated land power network praised by US army
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5:44An American army commander visiting New Zealand has praised how the US and NZDF are developing an integrated "land power" network. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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A farm in Dannevirke was targeted by cattle rustlers and 65 hand reared calves were stolen. Federated Farmers Dairy Industry Group chairperson Karl Dean spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Rustlers take $60,000 worth of stock from Dannevirke farm
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5:08A farm in Dannevirke has lost more than $60,000 worth of stock to cattle rustlers. Farmer Jen Corbin spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Justice Minister on changes to electoral law
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6:10The government has introduced legislation that would require people to enrol to vote or update their details before advance voting begins. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Push to ban helicopters in Auckland suburbs caught in web of bureaucracy
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3:35A push to stop helicopters from landing or taking off in Auckland suburbs has become ensnared in a web of bureaucracy. Felix Walton reports.
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Newly qualified ECE teachers will collectively lose $22 million: Cabinet paper
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4:03A Cabinet paper shows newly qualified early childhood teachers will collectively lose as much as $22 million over the next two years. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
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Govt scraps same day enrolments on election day
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4:00The government has been accused of attacking democracy by scrapping same day enrolments on election day. Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira reports.
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Nearly half of New Zealanders who apply for Australian citizenship not born in New Zealand
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4:12Nearly half of all New Zealanders who move to Australia and apply for citizenship there were not born in New Zealand. Rayssa Almeida reports.
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The Black Caps have continued their purple patch of form ahead of the Tri-Series final, outclassing Zimbabwe by 60 runs to make it four wins from four games in Harare.
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The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
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Business news for 25 July 2025.
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Business news for 25 July 2025.
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The government has introduced sweeping changes to electoral laws, including ending same-day voter enrolment and increasing the disclosure threshold for those making a donation to a political party. Labour's justice spokesperson Duncan Webb spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Union takes MBIE to court over work from home crackdown
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3:45The union representing public servants has taken MBIE to court over their crackdown on work-from-home arrangements. PSA National Secretary Fleur Fitzsimmons spoke to Corin Dann.
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An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
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Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team.
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Woodend residents asked to re-imagine town centre
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2:43Woodend residents north of Christchurch are being encouraged to re-imagine what their town centre will look like after State Highway no longer cuts through their town next year. Woodend-Sefton Community Board deputy chair Mark Paterson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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Former UK Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn launches new party
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4:36Former UK Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn has confirmed the launch of a new political party. Correspondent Stuart Smith spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
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National MP says Labour bill will improve financial conditions for retirement village residents
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5:12A leaked recording has revealed a National MP thinks a Labour Party plan will improve the financial conditions for retirement village residents. Labour's spokesperson for seniors Ingrid Leary spoke to Corin Dann.
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Air NZ hoping AI will help avoid flight delays
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4:21Air New Zealand thinks its use of AI will help it avoid flight delays. Air New Zealand's chief digital officer Nikhil Ravishankar spoke to Corin Dann.
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The Black Caps are determined to maintain their winning momentum in the T20 Tri-Series in Harare, even though they've already qualified for the final.
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In Pacific Waves today: NZ calls on Cook Islands govt to test the views of locals; CNMI reeling from Governor's sudden death; UN's top court rules countries legally responsible for emissions; Pacific leaders react to ICJ ruling. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ
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The latest RNZ Pacific news and sport.
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The value of Youth MPs put under a question mark
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23:34Youth Parliament is there to give aspiring politicians a taste of a future career, but after three decades the value of the event is in question A former politician says change is needed to the Youth Parliament system if it's to stay relevant. MP-turned political commentator Peter Dunne says the scheme isn't just "a rag-tag collection of young peop…
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What Happens When Bowel Screening Comes Too Late: Cheryl Waaka's Fight with Stage 4 Cancer Is Also a Fight for Systemic Change
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24:02Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka represented Aotearoa New Zealand with pride. Now she's fighting stage 4 bowel cancer, which she believes could have been caught earlier. As the government walks back a targeted Māori screening programme, she's speaking out about the cost of delay, the price of treatment, and the lives still at risk. Go to this episode…
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Australia lifts biosecurity controls after Trump critique
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5:39Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about Australia lifting biosecurity controls over American beef imports after they were singled out by US President Donald Trump for imposing what he characterised as unfair trade barriers.
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Auckland councillors ask for guidance from Environment Court on helicopter ban
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4:09After hours of discussion, Auckland Councillors have not voted on banning helicopters in residential areas, and instead supported an amendment that asks for guidance from the Environment Court. The original motion was put forward by Councillor Mike Lee - who said it was an ambush that his motion was not voted on. It comes after news this week that …
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