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The beautiful game bringing people across Auckland together at this years World of Cultures Football Fest, finding common ground with other on the pitch. Audio
Confidence doesn't always mean competence
We live in a world that tends to reward loud, and yet 50% of us are introverts. Kate James is one of them. She's a Melbourne based speaker and self-professed introvert who says confidence doesn't… Audio
Made in NZ: Natural Paint Co.
For Made in NZ this week we head to Christchurch and talk to the people behind the Natural Paint Company. James Mount is the CEO, he talks to Jesse about what makes their paint 'less stinky' than… Audio
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Today Kennedy Warne discusses the proposed Te Kuha opencast coal mine in the hills above Westport getting an invite to have consent considered under the fast-track regime. Audio
Christchurch's Ōtākaro Orchard Community Garden to open education hub
Beside Christchurch's Avon River, Otakaro Orchard Community Garden and Food Forest has 96 different fruit trees, and an underscrub filled berries, herbs and medicinal plants. Audio
Around the motu: David Williams
David looks at leaked documents that show the Canterbury arm of Te Whatu Ora had been told to save $13.3m by July. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 29 April
On today's episode, like it or not, a blanket cellphone ban is setting in at schools nationwide from today, year 9 student Flo Galvin shares her thoughts on the ban, police are investigating a robbery… Audio
"A key foundation" - memories of football in Gaza
The beautiful game became an expression for solidarity through World of Cultures' Football Fest this month bringing players together from several diaspora communities in Auckland. Kadambari Raghukumar… Audio
Free speech vs hate speech: University postpones debate after backlash
Victoria University postponed the event, fearing it could become a platform for hate speech.
Ontario to ditch sick notes for time off work
Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about a Canadian family demanding answers after a family member died on holiday in Cuba with the wrong body being shipped home and the mayor… Audio
South Island churches face rising insurance premiums
Catholic churches in Otago and Southland are ditching traditional insurance policies because there's nothing heavenly about sky rocketing premiums. Father Gerard Ansley speaks to Lisa Owen. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 26 April 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Ayana Piper-Healion joins to road rage. Audio
Freaky Friday
Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. Audio
Two-woman comedy show brings joy to cyclone-impacted areas
'The Bitches Box' are two women embodying the essence of man's best friend in a travelling show. This multi-dog character comedy also musters support for rural communities and farmers. Audio
Scott Base - the southernmost ANZAC service
We check in with the southernmost ANZAC Day service taking place in Antarctica at Scott Base. Audio
Roseanne Liang on her huge new Hollywood project and why she's obsessed with Terminator 2.
Film director Roseanne Liang tells Guyon about her huge new Hollywood project, why she's obsessed with Terminator 2, and what movies tell us about humanity. Video, Audio
Bookmarks with Chelsea Jade
It's all on for pop star and self described art school drop-out Chelsea Jade. Based in the U.S. she finished up touring with Yumi Zouma late last year. She's with us to share some of her favourite… Audio
Stats NZ considers changes to census
Stats NZ is considering changes to the census and moving away from a traditional survey to a more modern system that uses administrative data from other government departments. Population expert and… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 24 April 2024
On today's episode, the Labour Party says the government's first changes to the Resource Management Act are short-sighted, leader Chris Hipkins joins us, lawyers are pushing back against the… Audio
Calls for Asian NZers involvement in WWI to be commemorated
As New Zealand prepares to commemorate Anzac Day, there are calls for more research into Asian New Zealanders' involvement in the First World War. RNZ Asia's Chen Liu reports. Audio