Midday Report

If you don't know what the words 'rark', 'lux' or 'hapu' mean, you'll be able to look them up in the next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford English Dictionary executive editor Danica… Read more Audio

Chatbots may be useful when opening a bank account or solving a problem with your internet connection, but what about solving an argument with your partner? The study's author, Laura Vowells from… Read more Audio

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There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign affairs minister was stopped from entering a Trump event for the second time. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times. Former Te Whatu Ora Board Chair Rob Campbell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Read more Audio

Voting for local elections is underway, 10 points for you if you're already returned your envelope. Gore district mayor Ben Bell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Silver Ferns defender Parris Mason says interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie has kept the team focussed during a tumultuous time. Audio