The summer edition of RNZ National’s flagship news programme is hosted by Paddy Gower and Alexa Cook from 7-9am. Regular programming returns with Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss on 27 January.
On today's episode, Maori Development Minister Tama Potaka's new-look Waitangi Tribunal has been labelled a "whitewash" by Te Pati Maori, just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the… Read moreAudio
Nearly twenty percent of drownings in New Zealand last year happened in known black spots, according to the latest National Drowning Prevention Report. Water Safety NZ Chief Executive Daniel Gerrard… Read moreAudio
Described by fans as the "swiss army knife" of clean energy, green hydrogen has enjoyed a wave of private investment and government subsidies. Climate Change Correspondent Eloise Gibson reports. Audio
Thirty-eight scientists and crew set sail for Antarctica last Tuesday on NIWA's research vessel Tangaroa. Co-leader of the trip Professor Craig Stevens spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Just days after US President Donald Trump's inauguration - the back again leader has already vowed to pull out of the Paris Agreement and as he puts it "drill, baby, drill". David Maucor from the… Read moreAudio
The potential new owner of the Whakapapa ski field has expressed interest in operating the famous Chateau Tongariro hotel. Whakapapa Holdings director Tom Elworthy spoke to Paddy Gower. Audio
Canterbury's largest food rescue, Kairos, needs $70,000 in less than a week to avoid cutting staff and services. General manager Stuart Ennor spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
The Israeli military has confirmed they killed 10 Palestinians in the West Bank city Jenin - just days after the ceasefire deal took effect in Gaza. Correspondent Sarah Coates spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Auckland's maunga authority wants more protections for mountains to prevent what its calling 'unlawful and criminal' fires. Tupuna Maunga Authority Chair Paul Majurey spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
