Newsroom

Players of this complex and very social game have been fighting monsters and weaving fantastical stories for half a century. Audio

The US is rallying its allies to bring it up in a battle straight out of science fiction - a war in space Audio

A ceasefire deal over Gaza has been on the table since June. So why are Israel and Hamas still at war? Audio

As gambling gets more sophisticated, researchers are planning a counter-attack using smart technology. Audio

After four years of commissioners, Tauranga is set to elect a mayor and councillors. Can they avoid a repeat of the previous mess?  Audio

Christian - or worship - music is probably bigger than you think, and its appeal to the young and isolated is undeniable  Audio

The Julian Assange saga has been going on for so long that most of us have probably forgotten how it started Audio

What we know, what we don't, and what the evidence says, about whether boot camps work. Audio

A surprise phone call from a sister Aaron Smale never knew existed led to an investigation into state abuse. His questions would ultimately result in an award-winning exposé of the heinous goings-on… Audio

Shirking our fair share - why hasn't New Zealand upped its game when it comes to welcoming refugees? Audio