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A chance to learn a few super simple sayings in te reo Māori that you can use in your everyday conversations.
Exploring stories that are firmly rooted in our past to magically dream about the futures we want to create for ourselves.
A science podcast for kids that visits schools around motu to answer their burning questions and show them the wonders of discovery.
How far would you go to get to the truth even if everyone else has already found it? Chicago podcast producer Amy Upbright travels to the back blocks of NZ in this not-so-true crime satire.
The true stories of New Zealand's missing people. Paloma Migone digs into the cold cases of those who never came home and talks to those still waiting.
What does leadership look like from the 9th Floor of the Beehive?
· News
In 1860 the shots fired sparked decades - arguably generations - of conflict. RNZ's Tim Watkin looks at what sparked the conflict and his ancestors' arrival in the midst of these tensions.
To celebrate 150 years of the periodic table, get to know the back story of every element with our entripid scientific hosts.
Four Muslim women widowed by the Christchurch mosque attacks share their journeys through a year of grief, the impact on their communities, and the steps they're taking towards a different life.
The story of New Zealand's most iconic band - Split Enz.
· Music
A series about the ideas that shape the world we live in, recorded in collaboration with New Zealand universities.
Matangireia is a series of conversations examining the political legacies of Māori politicians.
A football podcast covering the latest games and breaking stories during the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
· Sports
Parenting is tough. Katy Gosset and psychologist Catherine Gallagher help you navigate the highs and lows of raising great kids today.
A monthly web-only feature, podcasting performances by New Zealand artists.
· Music
With record migration and a fast growing population, New Zealand is changing fast. Who is coming? Does it matter? Will we all get our Slice of Heaven?
Bruce Hopkins takes his father and brother's ashes back home to Stewart Island. But he’s taking the long way there; walking the length of New Zealand on Te Araroa trail.
Get the news before it breaks! Rhys Mathewson and guests predict next week's headlines live on stage at The Classic in Auckland.
· Comedy
Highlighting Northland's most infamous armed conflict.
Stacey Morrison looks at the latest food & fitness trends asking what's hype and digging into what the science says. In short: Do they work?
Top political commentators unpick and make sense of New Zealand's election campaigns with frank and forthright discussion.
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A weekly investigative documentary exploring what is happening in New Zealand and to New Zealanders here and overseas. Best Factual Weekly Programme at the 2020 NZ Radio Awards
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Russell Brown uncovers the way drugs have become a part of nearly all our lives, from over the counter opium to energy drinks and designer drugs.
The day John Daniell turned 10, his mum told him she had been a spy. Now, he and Guyon Espiner are investigating a family story that could reveal New Zealand's biggest Cold War secret.
A celebration of life, its foibles, & its perfect imperfection. It's singer-songwriter Jan Hellriegel's life journey; a story (& songs) not about the destination, but about grit and never giving up.
Noelle McCarthy and 20 taonga from Te Papa that have helped shape our nation's identity
Women won the right to vote in New Zealand in 1893. On the 125th anniversary we look back at battles won & debate battles still being fought. Historians and ordinary women share their stories.
Dive into a treasure trove of the greatest children's stories and songs from New Zealand. Ngā pūrākau me ngā waiata nā Aotearoa.
Action, analysis and insight from the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.
· Sports
Stories about getting older in a world that wants us to stay young.
Lies pervade our lives - in business, personal relationships, cyber-space, courting, kids, politics and more… We talk to New Zealanders whose lives were upended by lies and experts about why we do it.
A six part series (including video) from 2020 exploring how the Covid-19 pandemic will change the world in the long-term.
· News
Winner Best Daily or Weekly Feature 2018 NZ Radio Awards
Melody Thomas (Bang!) and Tony Stamp (Music101) explore the themes and iconic characters of popular culture.
A weekly sports show exploring the triumphs, struggles and passions of the Pasifika athlete. Wednesdays at 9:40pm or via shortwave and digital broadcast from early Wednesday on RNZ Pacific.
· Sports
Through the 1840s and 50s Waikato Māori had been close allies of Pākehā settlers living in Auckland. So why did war break out between the two early in 1863?
The best of each day's First Up, with Nathan Rarere. If listening at 5am is too early, then check out our favourite stories of the morning at a time that suits you.
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New Zealand has lost countless species over generations. Can the notion of a Predator Free 2050 in Aotearoa turn the page and save our wild?
Providing news on Māori issues, Te Manu Korihi features four times each weekday, in Radio New Zealand National's leading news programmes Morning Report and Checkpoint. A longer weekly edition, Te Waonui, is broadcast on Sunday evenings.
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A growing stack of short stories by independent and published writers from all over New Zealand.
A review of the week in sport.
· Sports
A roundup of farming conditions all around New Zealand
Nick Bollinger reviews the latest album releases.
Highlights of the world's sporting week, with emphasis on New Zealand and Pacific interviews, reviews and reaction, plus previews of upcoming games.
· Sports
Lately with Karyn Hay is a late night radio show on RNZ National, with an eye on live events, an ear for music, a great sense of humour and a genuine interest in people and their stories.
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RNZ daily and weekly programmes
A weekly Pacific magazine programme featuring New Zealand and regional Pacific news, issues, information and music.
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Smart Talk at the Auckland Museum is a series of panel discussions recorded before an audience during LATE at the Museum - regular curated evenings which include talk, live performances, and exhibition viewing.
The February 2011 earthquake turned Canterbury upside down. We hear from the people who lived through that traumatic, life-changing day and what's happened in the decade since.
Karyn Hay keeps us entertained on Saturday and Sunday mornings throughout the summer break, with great interviews and music. Email us at: [email protected]