The summer edition of RNZ National’s flagship news programme will return on 6 January from 8-9am, presented by Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, with Paddy Gower and Alexa Cook hosting a two hour show (7-9am) for two weeks from 13 January. Regular programming returns with Corin Dann and Ingrid Hipkiss on 27 January.
On today's episode, a number of Australian tourists are in hospital in Fiji after what authorities say is a suspected case of alcohol poisoning, a politics expert says a trip to China taken by police… Read moreAudio
Some of Auckland's largest foodbanks are warning they may need to close or significantly reduce food parcels after the government indicated it will not fund them next year. Amy Williams filed this… Read moreAudio
The government has released a new action plan set to increase the use of Hydrogen energy in New Zealand. NZ Hydrogen Council chief executive Linda Wright spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Concerns have been raised after a group of police took a self-funded "cultural competency" trip to China in October. Police Assistant Commissioner Sam Hoyle spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The loss-making national institute Te Pūkenga warns its polytechnics are losing valuable foreign enrolments because of study visa wait times. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to Corin… Read moreAudio
A politics expert says a trip to China taken by police staff shows a serious gap in police understanding of foreign interference. Canterbury University professor Anne-Marie Brady spoke to Ingrid… Read moreAudio
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood admits they were undone by some magnificant hostile bowling on day two of the third and final test against New Zealand in Hamilton. Audio
Voting is underway for this year's Quote of the Year competition. Massey University speech-writing specialist Dr Heather Kavan spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
