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Tropical Cyclone Tam is making its way south towards New Zealand, as stormy weather is already starting to hit the country. Far North District Council mayor Moko Tepania and Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Corin Dann.
Mokotron was recognised as overall winner on Tuesday night at the Taite Awards for his recent "urban marae" album WAEREA. Mokotron spoke to Corin Dann.
MetService is warning more watches and warnings could be on the way, as the remnants of Tropical Cyclone Tam hits the country. MetService meterologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann.
The latest data from the Crime and Victims Survey shows in the year to February this year, there were 34,000 fewer victims than in the year to October 2024. Labour Justice Spokesperson Ginny Andersen spoke to Corin Dann.
The government says it's doing so well in lowering violent crime that it's surpassing its own best-case-scenario targets. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Corin Dann.
The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists says the pay offer from Health New Zealand would have amounted to a pay cut, when inflation is taken into consideration. Executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Corin Dann.
Wellington's regional council placed the winning bid to secure a thousand-hectare block of land in Eastbourne to the tune of around $9 million. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter spoke to Corin Dann.
A Palestinian official said Israel has offered a six-week truce in return for the release of half the Israeli hostages, and the disarmament of Hamas. Correspondent in Tel Aviv Trent Murray spoke to Corin Dann.
The government is investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand in a bid to turbocharge marketing to attract international visitors. Destination Queenstown's chief executive Mat Woods spoke to Corin Dann.
The government's investing $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand to attract more visitors from China, Australia, the U.S, India, Germany, and South Korea. Hotel Council Aotearoa's strategic director James Doolan spoke to Corin Dann.
The government has directed Health New Zealand to say "pregnant women" instead of "pregnant people" in its health communications. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Corin Dann.
Shihad 'Deb's Night Out' has won the IMNZ Classic Record 2025 at this years Taite awards. RNZ's Music's Tony Stamp spoke to Corin Dann.
The associate health minister, Casey Costello, has issued a directive to Health New Zealand to refer to "pregnant women" rather than "pregnant people". Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Corin Dann.
The number of people studying to become teachers has jumped after several years of low enrolment. NZEI Te Riu Roa president Ripeka Lessels spoke to Corin Dann.
Organisers of this years' Marlborough Classics Fighters airshow say they're gutted to cancel it, but it's the best decision to make given the dire weather forecast. Classic Fighters Trustee Brian Greenall spoke to Corin Dann.
Auckland council has come up with a plan to manage flood damaged land it's buying as part of it's recovery from the 2023 floods. Chair of the West Auckland is Flooding group Lyall Carter spoke to Corin Dann.
The United States has handed its first major concession to China in their escalating trade war, by exempting some electronic goods from Donald Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs. Wedbush Securities analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
A new study has found renters receiving the accommodation supplement are paying a higher proportion of their income to landlords than those who do not. University of Auckland associate professor Edward Yiu spoke to Corin Dann.
A spokesperson from the Automobile Association says the government's new driver licence proposal needs to include minimum requirement for practice time. Road safety spokesperson Dylan Thomsen spoke to Corin Dann.
A leaked document shows the government is considering axing a multi-million-dollar education scheme in next month's Budget. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
The US has handed its first major concession to China in the trade war brought about by the recent tariffs announced by Donald Trump, with the President exempting some electronics from the 145 percent import tax. New Zealand China Council executive director Alistair Crozier spoke to Corin Dann.
The Director for a child protection organisation says that sadly she is not surprised by the case of a 13-year-old girl trafficked into slavery in New Zealand. ECPAT (End Child Prostitution and Trafficking) New Zealand Director Eleanor Parkes spoke to Corin Dann.
A fuel price tracker says the stars have aligned to drive petrol costs down and he expects them to drop even further over the coming weeks. Gaspy director Mike Newton spoke to Corin Dann.
Beijing has insisted it won't back down in the face of U.S. President Trump's increasing tariffs on Chinese goods which now stand at 145 percent. The Ambassador of China to New Zealand Dr Wang Xiaolong spoke to Corin Dann.
Thousands of tertiary students have been waiting for months for student loans and allowances after a surge in applications. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin Dann.
NASA is back in Wānaka for test flights of its stadium-sized, super pressure balloons. Mission manager with NASA's Balloon Program Office Christy Hales spoke to Corin Dann.
Donald Trump seems confident he can secure a deal with China - after the countries hiked tariffs to extreme rates on Thursday. Washington Post Asia-Pacific Editor Anna Fifield spoke to Corin Dann.
An environmental charity says carbon farming is just a money-making scheme that fails to tackle climate change properly. Pure Advantage's strategic science advisor, Professor David Norton spoke to Corin Dann.
Donald Trump has announced tariffs on dozens of countries will be paused for 90 days. US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Corin Dann.
US President Donald Trump has paused the implementation of some new tariffs, while increasing levies on China even further, to 125 percent. Bloomberg business columnist John Authers spoke to Corin Dann.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann on what Trump's pause on tariffs means for New Zealand.
The Reserve Bank has trimmed the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent but warns global risks are growing. Chief Economist at Kiwibank Jarrod Kerr spoke to Corin Dann.
The Defence Minister has announced an unprecedented half a billion dollars or more to spend on space operations. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Corin Dann.
Baby formula companies have tried to convince the government to resist a global ban on internet marketing of infant milk, despite research showing online advertising was discouraging mums from breastfeeding. Investigative reporter Anusha Bradley spoke to Corin Dann.
On today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on dozens of countries will be paused for 90 days. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann on what Trump's pause on tariffs means for New Zealand and we got the latest update from the US. Locally, Greens co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick defended MP Benjamin Doyle's 'bussy' social media posts, and an environmental charity says carbon farming is just a money-making scheme that fails to tackle climate change properly. Lastly, a new survey has found four out of five New Zealanders believe parents should decide when teens can start using social media.
The Treaty Principles Bill will have its Second Reading at Parliament Thursday. All parties except the ACT party have said they will vote it down. Political reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Corin Dann.
The European Union will also have its tariffs paused, despite voting in favour of hitting a series of American goods with a retaliatory 25 percent tariff. Correspondent in Brussels Pablo Gutierrez spoke to Corin Dann.
Gary Stead is stepping down as Black Caps white ball coach, and New Zealand Cricket says it's stepping up its search for somebody to fill the role. Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell spoke to Corin Dann.
While US markets did see a bit of a bounce in early trading, most indexes started to fall during a White House briefing by Press Secretary, Karoline Leavitt. Wedbush Securities Analyst Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
The country's biggest exporters are trying to come to grips with what exactly the Trump's tariffs mean. Finance Minister Nicola Willis spoke to Corin Dann.
All predictions pointed to a drop in the official cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.5 percent Wedensday. Economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Corin Dann.
A New Zealand Journal of Social Sciences article out Wednesday looks at harassment experienced by female parliamentarians. Labour MP Ingrid Leary has her own stories of abuse and said none of this came as a great surprise. She spoke to Corin Dann.
The government's green investment fund is shutting down. The NZGIF came under fire last year over its $145 million loan to failed company Solar Zero. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts earlier spoke to Corin Dann.
Bio-tech company Colossal claims to have brought back dire wolf puppies by using cloning and gene-editing technology to alter the genes of a grey wolf. Professor Philip Seddon from the Otago University Department of Zoology spoke to Corin Dann.
The government has unveiled plans to pump billions of extra dollars into the Defence Force to ensure its modern and combat capable. Former National MP and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Corin Dann.
US stocks have been swinging wildly today as traders hope Donald Trump's tariffs might be eased or scrapped. Wedbush Securities' Dan Ives spoke to Corin Dann.
A former soldier and defence expert is hopeful the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Plan will help breathe new life and confidence into the country's defence forces. Retired Lieutenant Colonel and former defence attaché in the Pacific Josh Wineera spoke to Corin Dann.
A veterans' welfare group, is calling on New Zealanders who've served in the armed forces to boycott official Dawn and Civic Services this Anzac day. No Duff co-founder Aaron Wood spoke to Corin Dann.
Global financial markets have continued to fall, in response to tough new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.
A Queenstown fine dining restaurant is basking in the glow of global recognition. Amisfield executive chef Vaughan Mabee spoke to Corin Dann.