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"We want to get on with our own business" - that's the call from iwi chairs, as they meet in Waitangi today. Their hui coincided with the Prime Minister announcing he'll be spending Waitangi in the… Audio

Thousands of commuters in Lower Hutt are caught up in congestion that's lasted hours after a crash on the Wainuiomata Hill Road this morning. It's the only road in and out of the valley that's home to… Audio

Waikato man is on a mission to rehome a catalogue of cats after becoming too ill to run his rescue. Wayne Proffitt, started rescuing cats about twenty years ago after he noticed them getting injured… Audio

Pens, gluesticks and exercise books may seem like absolute basics for a child in a classroom but many kids are relying on donated stationary to start the school year. A community-run group in Lower… Audio

The All Black flanker was named by coach Tana Umaga to lead his side for the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio

More Israeli hostages have been released in exchange for Palestinians, including hundreds who had been detained without charge or trial. It was the latest in a series of high stakes swaps as part of… Audio

Not everyone's sweet with a proposal to expand a sugary drink ban at Palmerston North council facilities. Fizzy drinks were replaced at libraries and community centres by milk, water and zero calorie… Audio

Today on The Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman joins Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show. They talk about the "bummer" of forgetting your lunch. Audio

A journey of 38,000-kilometers begins with a single step. 12 years ago this month, journalist Paul Salopek set off on a journey that follows the first human migration out of Africa, starting in the… Audio

Research shows that most women are wearing the wrong bra size. Ill-fitting bras can cause discomfort, skin irritation, and shoulder pain, and experts say getting the fit right can be lifechanging. How… Audio

TV critic Linda Burgess is back to review The Hardacres and Mr Bates vs The Post Office: The Impact, both available on TVNZ+, and Don't Look Up on Netflix. Audio

In today's episode, attendees are expecting a heated atmosphere in Waitangi on Monday where more than 300 people have assembled for the Iwi Leaders forum, New Zealand exporters are watching the US… Audio

It's one of music's biggest nights of the year - with this year's Grammy's largely dominated by women. RNZ's Tahi presenter Janay Harding spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A post-natal care unit for sick babies that was due to open in Lower Hutt in 2023 still has not been delivered, with the local MP demanding answers for months. Lower Hutt MP Ginny Andersen spoke to… Audio

Midday Rural News for 3 February 2024. Audio

Wanaka snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott has won her first World Cup slopestyle title in two years with victory at the US Grand Prix in Colorado. Audio

Midday Business News for 3 February 2024. Audio

New Zealand exporters are watching the US closely after Donald Trump introduced 25 percent tariffs on Mexico and Canada, and an additional 10 percent on Chinese goods. ExportNZ executive director… Audio

Attendees are expecting a heated atmosphere in Waitangi on Monday where more than 300 people have assembled for the Iwi Leaders forum. Māori news Journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte… Audio