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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
In today's episode, members of the Waitangi Tribunal have been welcomed onto Te Whare Runanga marae ahead of the arrival of Kuini Nga Wai hono i te po, - the Kiingitanga and Te Pati Maori, Pacific aid… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 February 2025
On today's episode, the Prime Minister has confirmed he will be hosted by Ngai Tahu in Akaroa for Waitangi Day on Thursday, the Trade Minister says officials and the prime minister have been in… Audio
Sports with Richard Irvine
Tonight Richard is chatting about the Super Smash cricket finals, Chris Woods scoring more goals, Auckland FC winning - again and the NBA mega trade which left people dazed and confused. Audio
Iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae reopens
The iconic whare tūpuna at Te Tii Marae in Waitangi has reopened after completing the first stage of a restoration project. Māori news journalist Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Elliot & Vincent drop in ahead of Laneway
Elliot & Vincent (Elliot Finn and Vincent Cherry) join us in the Music 101 studio ahead of their Laneway set next week. The two piece rock 'n' roll band have been turning heads with their ability to… Audio
What happened when The Rolling Stones went to Invercargill?
This weekend marks 60 years since The Rolling Stones toured New Zealand. It was the band's first visit to NZ and Australia and at time the longest travel they had undertaken in their career. The tour… Audio
Living in harmony with Te Tiriti - Dayle Takitimu
A new survey by The Human Rights Commission shows the majority of New Zealanders agree that harmonious race relations through honouring Te Tiriti is important. Audio
Warehouse releases second collection of Te Reo Māori clothing range
The Warehouse has just launched its second collection of the popular Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori clothing range, after the first edition sold out in minutes, ahead of te Wiki o te reo Māori last year. Māori… Audio
Forest and Bird on govt's mining strategy
The government has launched its final mining strategy on Friday morning, increasing the number of minerals it considers critical to New Zealand from 35 to 37. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola… Audio
Kāinga Ora allows wool carpet providers to tender for supply
Kāinga Ora has changed its mind and is now allowing wool carpet providers the chance to tender for supply of carpet and underlay in its homes. Carpet brand Bremworth chief executive Greg Smith spoke… Audio
Gisborne has coldest January in 35 years
Traditionally the East Coast is one of the country's top summers spots with hot weather and sunshine but figures from MetService reveal Gisborne has had the coldest January in 35 years. Hawke's Bay… Audio
Latin American community upset over recent political comments
The Latin American community in New Zealand is not impressed with recent political comments, saying they feel unfairly singled out. President of the New Zealand arm of the Mexican Global Network… Audio
Anti-mining group label Shane Jones 'Trumpian'
Catherine Delhunty, the former Green MP and current chair of the Coromandel Watchdog of Hauraki, thinks Resources Minister Shane Jones is being "Trumpian" ahead of releasing the government's minerals… Audio
Minerals West Coast Trust on govt's Minerals Strategy
When Resources Minister Shane Jones unveils the government's much-anticipated Minerals Strategy and Critical Minerals List, Patrick Phelps from the Minerals West Coast Trust will be hanging on to… Audio
Former school lunch provider critical of new programme
A former school lunch provider has criticised the government's new programme. Trust House chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe retires
Our most successful Paralympian says motherhood is the main reason behind her decision to call time on her remarkable career. Dame Sophie Pascoe announced her retirement from competitive swimming… Audio
Royal NZ Air Force retiring fleet of C-130H Hercules planes
After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Speculation deputy mayor Desley Simpson could run for mayor
A series of domain names registered to Desley for Mayor have sparked speculation Auckland's deputy mayor, Desley Simpson, could challenge Wayne Brown for the mayoralty. Political commentator Ben… Audio
MP Ingrid Leary on Dunedin Hospital announcement
The Health Minister, Simeon Brown, is in Dunedin on Friday to provide an update on the new Dunedin Hospital. Labour's Ingrid Leary spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Govt unveils climate targets for 2030 to 2035
The government has unveiled the country's climate targets for 2030 to 2035. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
