Ben Strang

On today's episode, we cross to our Washington DC correspondent as President Joe Biden holds a rare, solo news conference. The Tertiary Education Union says a directive for Te Pukenga to hire specific… Audio

On today's episode, David Tamihere's long-time lawyer says he is disappointed by the Court of Appeal's decision to uphold his murder convictions. Interislander's executive general manager denies… Audio

On today's episode, we cross to Richard Winton at the LA Times who speaks to us about the death of New Zealander Patricia McKay, outside a Newport Beach shopping mall. We then speak to sergeant Steve… Audio

On today's episode, bad weather has been battering Te Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay leading to states of emergency being declared in the small community of Te Karaka near Gisborne, further south in… Audio

On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Audio

Cricketer Kane Williamson has turned down an offer for a Black Caps contract for the coming season because he wants the option to pursue overseas playing opportunities during the home summer… Audio

On today's episode, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson announces her breast cancer diagnosis. A former defence minister Wayne Mapp says the government needs to bite the bullet and replace the… Audio

On today's episode, the Minister of Education on an $89 million investment in specialist schools; our reporter gave an update from Otorohanga on the search for Tom Phillips; Brewers and Hospitality… Audio

On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Audio

On today's episode, our reporter details a reward offered for information that leads to the safe return of the three children of King Country fugitive Tom Phillips; political commentator Bryce Edwards… Audio

On today's episode, we hear from our reporter outside a Te Kuiti property where police are conducting a scene examination after the death of a 10 month old baby boy; New Plymouth's mayor welcomes the… Audio

On today's episode, part-time workers could end up with less sick leave if proposals by the Workplace Relations Minister go ahead we hear from Labour's workplace relations and safety spokesperson… Audio

Official police data shows foot patrols in Auckland are down, not up. On Wednesday, the police minister, Mark Mitchell, lauded a 60 percent increase in foot patrols in the Auckland CBD in the six… Audio

On today's episode, two people have been plucked from a fishing boat in a dramatic rescue on the Otago Peninsula, after breaking an election promise to deliver funding for 13 new cancer treatments in… Audio

ACC levies may need to be increased significantly to cover soaring costs the organisation is facing. Ben Strang spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it… Audio

On today's episode, the new Media and Communications Minister Paul Goldsmith discusses his plan for the industry, RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and NZ Herald political editor Clair Trevett wrap up… Audio