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Shoppers looking for alternatives to filling the trolley at the supermarket are heading to local markets for cheaper prices. As part of RNZ's Pinch Point series on the cost of living, Bill Hickman went to the capital's Harbourside Market where Wellingtonians go to save a few dollars on fresh produce.

We're returning to Genovia after seven years away to look at the romance of Garry Marshall's 2004 Disney sequel The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement! Join in as we discuss the career of screenwriter Shonda Rhimes, the long development of Princess Diaries 3, the odd CGI plane, and a lot about the Genovian government. Plus: Who would want a remote control closet? Why is Genovia's anthem so similar to Canada's? Why didn't PD3 happen sooner? And, most importantly, why does Genovia have so many orphans? Make sure to rate, review, and subscribe! Next week: Juno (2007)----------------------------------------------------Key sources and links for this episode:"Anne Hathaway: The Reluctant Princess" (The Independent)"Anne Hathaway on Ella Enchanted and Her Princess Roles" (ThoughtCo)"Julie Andrews to Sing in Diaries 2" (LA Times)"John Rhys-Davies on Gimli, Brexit, and Rural Hell" (RNZ)"The Most Popular Wine Glass in the Country has Scandal to Thank" (VinePair)"Cash Rules Everything about Ellen Pompeo Staying on Grey's Anatomy" (Vulture)"Irish Wish is a Crypto-Fascist, AI-Generated Harbinger of Doom" (Vulture)

Amazon Web Services has opened its new Auckland data centres today, claiming the move will add 1000 jobs. The so called "AWS region" has been launched this morning, attended by the Prime Minister. Amazon says as well as 1000 jobs, the investment will add $10.8 bn to New Zealand's GDP. RNZ political reporter Russell Palmer joins Kathryn from parliament.

Catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to chat the big sporting topics of the week.

Wellington-based freelance journalist and former RNZ reporter Eric Frykberg ranked our best and worst in consultation with historians, economists and insiders.

Catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

An RNZ investigation into teenagers' use of social media has found a significant amount of content on TikTok focusing on body image and physical appearance. In Depth journalist Kate Newton spoke to Corin Dann.

The new plan to stop RNZ National losing listeners - and a harsh review of the network's capability and culture. How's RNZ's boss handling this - and what listeners really want? Also - rude words that sparked complaints but didn't break the rules.Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:48 RNZ National's been losing listeners for years, and now they have a new plan to stop the slide, sparked by a harsh review of the network's capability and culture.09:50 RNZ's CEO and editor-in-chief Paul Thompson explains changes being made at RNZ and responds to the report by former news chief Richard Sutherland.In an earlier version of this interview, it was stated that Sutherland's report recommended RNZ hire a new high-profile presenter- and that “presenter change at Morning Report" was listed in it later under the heading ‘Easy Wins.' In fact, the report listed ‘“Morning Report presenter move” under the heading ‘Early Wins'. This referred to Sutherland's recommendation that both Morning Report's presenting roles move to Auckland, along with more of its production. Sutherland's report didn't propose changing presenters of any programme.27:50 More from Paul Thompson about the current political environment for the media, RNZ operating with reduced budget, the pressure to prove that people trust RNZ - and how he responds to senior politicians who say they don't.40:50 Media watchdogs have ruled that two rude words that recently appeared in the media did not break the rules.Learn more: RNZ's high-stakes National plan | RNZ NewsGuests: Paul ThompsonIf you have any thoughts for us - or ideas for us to follow up - get in touch. E-mail mediawatch@rnz.co.nz. You'll also find us @MediawatchNZ on X.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Consumer confidence has fallen to a 10-month low as the high cost of living and weak housing and labour markets continue to have an impact. The ANZ-Roy Morgan survey on Friday also revealed consumers' perceptions of their personal financial situations had fallen to their lowest level since October 2023. Financial mentors say the cost of living is particularly concerning for those on fixed incomes like pensioners. This week an RNZ survey showed even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling as rates and insurance costs increase. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson joins Susie Ferguson from Wellington.

The resignation of the Reserve Bank chair Neil Quigley was announced by Finance Minister Nicola Willis last night as happening with "immediate effect". It came after months of close scrutiny over his handling of Adrian Orr's resignation as Governor. Quigley described Orr's resignation, in early March, as a "personal decision" but a series of revelations followed that cast doubt on that. Minister Willis declined to be interviewed on Saturday Morning but in a pre-recorded interview to RNZ last night she said "Mr Quigley chose to tend his resignation. If he had not offered his resignation, I would have asked him for it." RNZ Business Editor Gyles Beckford has the latest.

NZ Fashion week finishes today in Auckland. Having had a tough few years, there's a sense the fashion world in New Zealand is banding together, even seeing the return of one of its big global stars - alongside some surprising new ones! RNZ's lifestyle and entertainment reporter Serena Soloman speaks to MIhi about the catwalk debut of several greyhounds.

Mark Leishman speaks to RNZ sports journalist and Nights' very own sporting expert Jamie Wall just before kick-off.

The background to the spying court martial held at Linton Military Camp near Palmerston North, cuts to counselling service hours,child literature masters and candidates for local government elections. Jimmy Ellingham is RNZ's reporter in Manawatu

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

Unless you've been living under a rock, you'll know Taylor Swift has got engaged to American football player Travis Kelce. Now, RNZ might not seem the place for talk of Taytay .. but she is an undeniable cultural force, news of her engagement hit the headlines the world over .. her two-year-long Eras tour was the most lucrative tour in music history, raking in 2 billion dollars. So what is about her that makes her such a global sensation? Rachel Knight is a Swiftie of some 15 years and chats to Jesse.

TVNZ launches its first paid-for product, NZME announces a $400k loss and the composition of its new editorial board - and RNZ's listenership snakes upward for the first time since 2022.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's Mihingarangi Forbes, Stuff's national editor Andrea Vance and former national minister Wayne Mapp. The Whip panel looks at economic growth minister Nicola Willis's announcement about fast tracking new supermarket developments. Followed by Mihi's reporting on how the Public Service Commissioner is considering absorbing a number of smaller ministries into larger agencies: say goodbye ministries for Women and Pacific Peoples. Then a quick check on New Zealand's stance on statehood for Palestine: is the government moving fast enough now the UN has decleared a famine in Gaza City? Then, four year parliamentary terms are possibly back on the menu: what do the panel think? And finally, they take a look at the upcoming Tamaki Makaurau by-election - who is likely to win?

The longest-tenured leader in New Zealand media joins Duncan Greive on The Fold for a frank discussion about the state of RNZ. They discuss the sharp decline in radio ratings which prompted him to commission a brutal report from former RNZ news boss Richard Sutherland, while also addressing the growth of digital news and lifestyle content. They also address RNZ's Auckland problem, the strength of Newstalk ZB and whether RNZ really needs a statement hire, or just to deploy its talent on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RNZ's money correspondent Susan Edmunds joins Kathryn to look at the discussion this week of what the nation wants out of house prices following new data that shows they're stuck for the most part, despite lower interest rates. And a new report from Consumer NZ shows a big increase in house price insurance - is there a risk some people simply won't be able to insure their homes? Susan Edmunds is RNZ's money correspondent

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's Alice Wilkins.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to discuss a mighty week in sport, including the All-Blacks' historic loss to Los Pumas on Argentinian soil.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

Amanda Gillies speaks with media chaplain and broadcaster Reverend Frank Ritchie on his podcast re_covering, to unpack the one story that most impacted her personally and professionally. Gillies was on the way to an interview when she got a call confirming Newshub's closure. Despite the shock, she continued on – and in the telling of a brave Te Kūiti amputee's story was reminded what had first drawn her to journalism.Watch the video version of the episode here.After a tip-off, Amanda Gillies drove to Te Kūiti to meet Bev McIndoe – a woman who had survived a catastrophic accident that left half her body amputated, and who now faced losing her home after an ACC funding cut.But just five minutes from her destination, Amanda's phone rang with news that turned her own world upside-down: Newshub was closing.In shock, she decided to push on – and in sharing Bev's story of grit and generosity, found her own perspective shifting and a timely reminder of why she became a journalist in the first place.In this kōrero with Rev Frank Ritchie, Amanda Gillies opens up about the moment she learned her workplace of 23 years was shutting its doors, reflects on her time fronting The AM Show, and talks about her new role hosting RNZ's The Detail.re_covering is a Media Chaplaincy New Zealand podcast series produced by not-for-profit production house Love It Media for RNZ.If you know a media professional who'd appreciate a free, independent, and confidential chat, encourage them to get in touch at mediachaplaincy.nz.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

One woman became the unwilling face of a political cause she strongly opposed because her image was for sale online - and one outlet faked photos of a whanau to 'protect its mana.' What are the ethics of stock images? Also - 'gentle whispers' of political succession, and can the media claw back cash from AI crawling their content online? Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:00:15 ‘Gentle whispers' heard - and a tangerine suit seen - half a world away sparked speculation in the media this week about a spill for the PM and a succession for his finance minister.06:22 Image problems - and the ethics of stock photography: one woman became the face of a political campaign she strongly opposed because her photo was for sale in a stock library - and a media outlet used AI to create a fake whanau for a piece about poverty.23:05 Will a new bid to charge AI for crawling the web for content mean the media might be able - at last - to claw back cash from those harvest their stuff online? If so - how can it be done? Turns out it's complicated . . .Learn more:Guests: Corey Fuimaono, Tanmay DesaiIf you have any thoughts for us - or ideas for us to follow up - get in touch. E-mail mediawatch@rnz.co.nz. You'll also find us @MediawatchNZ on X.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The coalition is under pressure from the cost-of-living crisis, with job losses, soaring food prices and a construction slowdown hitting hard. This week brought some policy changes and a Reserve Bank rate cut. On Focus on Politics, RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch looks at whether that relief will be enough to break the government's winter of discontent. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

RNZ's Jamie Tahana is in York covering the excitement.

Robin Martin is a RNZ reporter based in Taranaki.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

RNZ's strategy to stop the loss of radio listeners sparks a strong reaction from pundits - and the listeners. Also - a political party proves a point using the official complaints process- and irritating ads for insurance. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

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Libby discusses the local wards where only one person is standing, why Tokoroa might be losing its polytech and funding struggles for projects to protect endangered bird species. Libby Kirkby McLeod is RNZ's Waikato Reporter.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

An RNZ analysis has identified dozens of climate initiatives repealed, defunded, or delayed. In Depth journalist Kirsty Johnston spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Driving in West Auckland is set to get easier as work comes to an end on repairing Scenic Drive, badly damaged by slips in the Anniversary Floods and Cyclone Gabrielle. RNZ's Explainer Editor Nik Dirga reports.

RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week that was in sport. Including the reaction to the All Blacks' win over Argentina, the return of the Premier League and could Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium legitimately be called our National Stadium? 

Following on from our chat with Simon Court, Thursday Wire Host, Caeden, spoke to Margaret Mutu - a Māori Studies Professor at the University of Auckland, who has a PhD in linguistics, about Education Minister, Erica Stanford's announcement, that the early-reading book At the Marae from the Ready to Read Phonics Plus series, will be canned. The ministry told RNZ that At the Marae, unlike other books in the series, the book uses six kupu Māori, could result in challenges for young learners.  however, Officials have advised the ministry that there was “limited” research regarding the effect kupu Māori had in early-reading books. Caeden spoke to Mutu about this, and the positives of raising tamariki with both English and te reo Māori

RNZ has conducted analysis of Morningstar's most recent KiwiSaver data, comparing long-term returns to the funds' total cost ratios. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Corin Dann.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

You may have read a report commissioned by Radio NZ to look into why their operation has become such a dumpster fire. It said a bunch of stuff that was obvious. One thing that surprised and saddened me though was that most people within that organisation thought radio was dying and audiences were bailing. That's not true. In fact it's the opposite. Radio is robust and, comparatively speaking, thriving. So my question is, how is it you can have a company of people who don't understand their own industry? Where did they get their view from? Why has no one corrected the view? Where is management in that process? Their audience has shrunk, but it hasn't vanished. It's gone to, well mainly, here to Newstalk ZB. The customer is still spending, they've just changed shops. The fact they don't know that I would have thought should set off alarm bells, most ironically because the place is full of journalists who once upon a time had inquiring minds. They asked questions and they wanted to know things. If you have such a mind you would have quickly discovered what was actually happening and what the reality of your medium was. How can you be a journalist and be that bewildered? And if you are that bewildered on your own doorstep, how bewildered are you about the rest of life and the world? Also of concern was management's response to the report. By the way the report basically says the place is shot, it needs a bomb and some genuine talent. The response suggests what Radio NZ management do quite well is commission reports, then ignore them. So the exercise as a whole appears a waste. They got told some obvious stuff they should have known, an alarming thing about their staff they should also have known, but now they do know they need to fix and the rest seems a bit tricky. For me, they can do what they like. But what I care about is that this industry is actually successful. Some of us are having the time of our lives. Some of us know what's going on and understand proceedings. Some of us still ask a few questions. The future is bright and it's there for anyone who wants it. But to want it you've got to be keen and you've got to be awake. That might be their biggest problem of all. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How the media handled controversy over recognising Palestine - two political opinion polls in a day. Also: RNZ prepping out a plan to stop the loss of listeners as a former news chief tells the top brass to make big changes and - do Kiwis believe the media deliver what they promise?Read more about this episode of Mediawatch on the RNZ websiteIn this episode:1:16 The intense debate in the media this week over Palestinian statehood, sidetracked by party political rows about our government going slow on it - and a chorus of claims in the media that was just a gesture anyway.16:18 How the media handled two political opinion polls in one day ‘predicting' the next election outcome.21:52 RNZ's prepping a plan to try and claw back listeners lost by RNZ National - and a blunt review from its former news boss urges the top brass to make big changes.27:13 Do New Zealanders think our media deliver what they promise? We ask the brains behind some new data on that - Storm Day from Accenture Song - and if it can help the media get the audience onside.Learn more:Guests: Storm DayIf you have any thoughts for us - or ideas for us to follow up - get in touch. E-mail mediawatch@rnz.co.nz. You'll also find us @MediawatchNZ on X.Follow Mediawatch and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any podcast app to make sure you never miss an episode.Find more RNZ Podcasts at the new section of the RNZ website at rnz.co.nz/podcastsGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Pretty much the last place you'd think you'd find a rice paddy growing is on a hill in Nelson, but Yuki Fukuda is doing just that. You can find photos and more information from this story, here. Or take a listen, here.Here Now is another of RNZ's podcasts meeting people from all over the world who've made New Zealand home, bringing their music, sport, traditions and food with themWith thanks to:Dr Yuki FukudaGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Host of Nellie's Baby, Kirsty Johnston, introduces you to your next binge listen - RNZ podcast The Lodge. What began as a promising sanctuary for healing in one of New Zealand's most beautiful locations, became the epicentre of a double tragedy, a cautionary tale that goes straight to the heart of the modern wellness industry. Join host Phil Vine as he reopens the file on a mysterious cult that operated from a 1960s hunting lodge near Te Anau. Listen to the first episode of The Lodge, Distant Bells, and hear the rest of the series in your favourite podcast app.The Lodge on RNZ Podcasts.Read more about The Lodge on the RNZ website here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A soldier with links to far right groups and who is accused of spying will face a court martial hearing next week - a first-of-its-kind prosecution that's for now shrouded in secrecy. The Linton-based soldier's name is suppressed and so is the foreign country at the centre of the espionage case. RNZ is opposing these orders and a suppression hearing is set to take place on Monday morning, before the court martial begins. Courts martial are in many ways similar to jury trials in civilian courts. Jimmy Ellingham reports.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.

New documents have shed more light on who knew what about a police complaint laid against the disgraced Beehive press secretary Michael Forbes last year. Mr Forbes quit his job in the Prime Minister's office in June, after revelations he had covertly recorded audio of multiple sessions with sex workers. Correspondence released to RNZ today shows an email was sent to police bosses on the day of the complaint - but then quickly recalled. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Lisa Owen.

Education Minister Erica Stanford has been accused of overstepping the mark by excluding most Māori words from future books in a series for five year olds. An Education Ministry document shows Stanford made the decision in October last year because she was worried Māori words, apart from characters' names, would confuse learner readers using the ministry's Ready to Read Phonics Plus series. Schools did not know about the edict until RNZ broke the news today. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports.

Let's catch up with what's been going on around the world with RNZ's UK correspondent Alice Wilkins.