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NZ's biggest milk tanker fan gets a very special send-off
Andrew Oliver defied the odds, living with Fryns-Aftimos syndrome to the age of 41. He loved farming, tankers, fire engines and his daily routine.
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 28 July 2025
In today's episode, Attorney-General Judith Collins says the government's proposed electoral law changes clash with constitutional rights; Thousands of overseas-made building products have been… Audio
Locals concerned about state of Ohau channel diversion wall
There is growing discontent in Rotorua about the state of the Ohau channel diversion wall which is meant to protect the pristine waters of Lake Rotoiti. Libby Kirkby-McLeod reports. Audio
Fabric, zips, buttons are harder to get - what will designers do?
"Finding the people and processes we need locally is getting more difficult."
Hi Viz Manaaki: The story of our Maori Wardens
Maori Wardens have a long and proud history in Aotearoa providing advice, support and aroha to the communities they don't just serve - but help to build. Audio
Changes to our voting laws
The Government has proposed an overhaul of NZ's electoral laws. It wants to get rid of same-day enrolments and for voters to be registered 13 days ahead of the ballot day. Audio
Former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka on facing cancer
At just 55, former Black Fern Cheryl Waaka is facing a stage four bowel cancer diagnosis. She's too young to have been screened and the drug she needs is not funded. Audio
Economic recovery: a tale of two islands
A new report out this morning from Kiwibank shows a widening gap between the North and South Islands. Audio
Chronic homelessness up 50 percent in New Plymouth
People 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. Audio
Rotorua science fair celebrates Māori knowledge and science
Rotorua 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. Audio
What's the point of ocean water swimming in midwinter?
It was just shy of five degrees in Wellington - but a balmy 10 in Seatoun Harbour.
Three laundry detergents no better than water - Consumer
Consumer NZ tested 46 laundry detergents and found some were no better than nothing.
Te Papa named NZ's best tourist attraction, again
The national museum saw over one million visitors in the past financial year, and its high rating on Tripadvisor has seen it take out the number one spot for the second year running. Audio
Grand Final preview and a look at the future of netball
RNZ sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe has reported on four Netball World Cups and two Commonwealth Games. She previews the Grand Final and looks at some changes to the sport here and overseas. Audio
Did Early Settlers really drink beer instead of water?
One of the enduring New Zealand myths is that West Coast miners drank beer instead of water, pretty wild idea, but is it actually true? As historian Dr Grant Morris explains to Jesse, the truth is… Audio
New Zealand loses the 'Bledisloe Cup' of drinking water
A drinking water competition has compared the best of the best when it comes to the taste and smell of drinking water, and an Australian water source has clinched the prize.
Scathing review of Nelson Hospital released
A scathing review of Nelson Hospital has found the persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for service. Health New Zealand's… Audio
One person dead after house fire in New Plymouth
One person has died in a house fire in New Plymouth on Wednesday night. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
