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Kiwi popstar stuns judges on The Voice Australia
26-year-old Cassie Henderson recently won Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
Is Mr Ed the country's longest-serving class toy?
For 15 years, the students of Piha Community Preschool have brought Mr Ed all over the world, around New Zealand and Auckland. Somehow, he hasn't been lost.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week that was in sport. Audio
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Three endangered sea lions were shot near Ōamaru on Saturday. Audio
Where have all the coaches gone?
There's a volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in New Zealand.
Three sea lions shot dead near Ōamaru
The Department of Conservation says three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki river on Saturday. DOC's operations director for the South Island Aaron Fleming spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Rare ostrich Birkin fails to find a new owner
The pre-loved azure coloured Hermès Birkin was valued between $28,000 and $32,000, but no one wanted to pay that much when it went under the hammer in Auckland.
First submissions against govt's pay equity changes heard
The first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Bret McKenzie, NZSO win over whole family with creepy-crawly carnival
On a wintry Wellington Sunday night an insect themed classical concert for children was just the ticket.
Bloc Party woo 'handsome' Christchurch crowd with old favourites
For a band whose trajectory has gone off script numerous times, it's intriguing to see a name like Bloc Party still resonates.
What is 'food noise' and how does it impact weight loss?
The rise of the term 'food noise' is tied to the popularity of celebrity weight loss drugs such as Wegovy.
Wood, metal or plastic? Choosing the best cooking utensils
Think about your cookware and the kind of meals you make before snapping up a new spatula.
Art News for 10 Aug 2025
A round-up of news surrounding the arts across New Zealand. Audio
Should I limit how much fruit my child eats because it contains sugar?
Parents are often told fruit is 'bad', because it contains sugar, prompting concerns about how much they should allow their child to eat.
How Alan Niven was 'sucked in' to managing Guns N' Roses
While he's on record saying he hates rock 'n' roll books, Alan Niven has nonetheless written his own.
What is Instagram's Map feature? How do I turn it off?
The social media platform has launched a new tool for users to share their location with friends in real time.
Kiwi chef Ben would like to win MasterChef, 'but not at all costs'
Ben MacDonald said he would never do MasterChef again, especially if he had children. Eleven years and two kids later he tied up the apron strings and headed back to the esteemed Melbourne kitchen.
NZ Live: Awning Live in Studio!
Time for NZ Live. Your weekly showcase of Aotearoa's finest musicians. We're talking the whole range, from legends like Dave Dobbyn, to fan favourites like WOMB, and brand new artists like Borderline… Audio
Ditching dating apps? How to meet people in real life
In-person dating is making a comeback and Gen Z is struggling, so how do 'experts' break the ice?
NZ on Air fund reality TV - did they put their money in the right place?
NZ On Air has announced close to $2.8 million of taxpayer money is slated for local productions Celebrity Treasure Island and The Traitors NZ - a first for the competitive reality series.