Around the motu: Stuff reporter in Auckland, Torika Tokalau
Torika reports on the latest with the City Rail Link opening dates and warnings for Auckland bike riders taking part in group rides.
May 03, 2026•8 min
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Annie and Maeve definitely are not friends by Olivia Muscat
Joanna Ludbrook of the Chicken and Frog Bookstore in Featherston reviews Annie and Maeve definitely are not friends by Olivia Muscat, published by Fremantle Press.
May 03, 2026•5 min
Two authors are the creative force behind a new mystery novel
Evelyn is, in fact, two authors: V.E - or Victoria - Schwab, who's written more than 25 books across a number of genres, and Cat Clarke, author and screenwriter. The pair have been mates for more than 15 years.
May 03, 2026•26 min
Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Germany and a EU-Trump storm, Spain and Italy condemn Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla,
May 03, 2026•8 min
Nelson charity running AI lessons from a local cafe.
A Nelson charity helping people to understand and embrace artificial intelligence has moved to a new location - a local cafe.
May 03, 2026•8 min
Community groups upset at changes to lottery grants board
Community groups are outraged changes to lottery grants boards have been without any consultation.
May 03, 2026•14 min
What's behind the spate in road deaths?
Driver behaviour is the reason for a recent spate of deaths in crashes according to police
May 03, 2026•19 min
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman.
Apr 30, 2026•13 min
Music reviewer Grant Smithies
Following a recent tour around Aotearoa and Australia playing support for Nick Cave, Lyttelton's Aldous Harding returns with her fifth album, Train On The Island on May 8. Hear two advance singles, followed by new music from Swedish pop icon Robyn and some bracing West African voodoo funk from "the Devil's Prime Minister", Antoine Dougbé.
Apr 30, 2026•24 min
Book review: Childish Palate by Shariff Burke
Elizabeth Heritage reviews Childish Palate by Shariff Burke, published by Tender Press.
Apr 30, 2026•5 min
Jake Lambert, the British comedian on everyday life and laughing at epilepsy
Making jokes about a medical condition - even if it's your own - can sometimes fall flat.
Apr 30, 2026•24 min
Asia correspondent Edward White
Asia continues to be among the worst hit regions from the Iran war, China says it may restart exports of refined oil, and the conduct of Indonesia's military is in the spotlight as a group of soldiers go on a trial over a brutal acid attack on a local democracy activist. Edward White is China correspondent for the Financial Times.
Apr 30, 2026•7 min
Laser Kiwi: world's only surreal sketch circus' latest show
Kathryn speaks to three Kiwis who not only ran away with the circus - they've actually set up their own one.
Apr 30, 2026•11 min
Support for those with upper gut cancers
New Zealanders being treated for upper gut cancers such as pancreatic, stomach or liver cancer, can now access a dedicated support service.
Apr 30, 2026•10 min
Friday funnies: Irene Pink and Te Radar
A new home for Pablo Escobar's 'cocaine hippos', humanoid robots to become baggage handlers, and a tin-can phone instead of screens for children?
Apr 30, 2026•14 min
Around the motu: Ian Carson Editor of Otaki Today
Ian talks about the huge jellyfish washing up on local beaches, the progress being made on the Otaki to North of Levin (O2NL) expressway and the search on the Kapiti Coast for new cemetery space.
Apr 30, 2026•11 min
Rapid changes to aviation rules underway
Twenty years worth of work to change 23 rules governing the aviation sector - will happen in just two years - the Government has confirmed.
Apr 30, 2026•21 min
Screentime: The Sheep Detectives, The Weed Eaters, and more
Film and television reviewer Tom Augustine details upcoming mystery comedy film The Sheep Detectives starring Hugh Jackman with some big names as voice actors.
Apr 29, 2026•11 min
What is FAFO parenting?
FAFO parenting is all the hype online but what is it and is it the answer for exhausted parents moving on from gentle parenting?
Apr 29, 2026•17 min
Tech: Australia Mastercom breach, Stryker attacked
Cybersecurity expert Tony Grasso looks at a breach of Mastercom in Australia, a company that builds interoperable networks used by the emergency services.
Apr 29, 2026•22 min
Around the motu: Jonathan McKenzie in Waikato
Jonathan talks about the success of the Homegrown music festival and how it's sealed its future in Hamilton.
Apr 29, 2026•10 min
Book review : London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
Kiran Dass reviews London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe, published by Macmillan.
Apr 29, 2026•7 min
Ilona Bannister on her new killer train station mystery, Five
It's five minutes to seven on a train station platform in London and five people's lives are about to be changed forever. Ilona Bannister's new novel Five gets straight to the point - one of those five is going to die: who do you want it to be?
Apr 29, 2026•26 min
UK: Two Jewish men stabbed, King Charles' speech in the US
UK correspondent Dan Bloom looks at another attack in the London suburb of Golders Green.
Apr 29, 2026•11 min
The all-female sailing crew tackling the ocean plastic crisis
A voyage investigating our ocean plastic crisis sets sail from Auckland today.
Apr 29, 2026•11 min
Organised crime a driver for updating Maritime law
Evolving shipping security threats have prompted an updating of the Maritime Security Act.
Apr 29, 2026•10 min
The opportunity to build fit-for-purpose stormwater systems
As Wellington continues clearing debris from last Monday's catastrophic flash floods, the scale of the challenge faced by the country's struggling wastewater systems is laid bare.
Apr 29, 2026•18 min
Property: Are townhouses a good investment?
If you're living in the bigger cities, it can feel like townhouses are popping up everywhere like mushrooms. Data published by Bayleys last month found townhouses are now 45 percent of all new homes consented nationwide. But are they a good investment? And what should potential buyers consider before buying a townhouse? Ed Mcknight is the Resident Economist at Opes Partners and he's also half of the Property Academy Podcast along with Andrew Nicol.
Apr 28, 2026•12 min
Counsellors that make relationships worse? How to choose the right one for you
Relationship counsellors are often suggested as a sure-fire way to improve relations between couples going through challenging times. But are they always the best option?
Apr 28, 2026•16 min
Around the motu: Logan Savory editor of the Southland Tribune
Logan discusses claims from Invercargill's mayor that local government is a "broken system," plus the extra backing the council is giving the development of The Southland Museum, a local sawmill plans a $115 million expansion and Southland Girl's High School's first male principal in its 147 year history.
Apr 28, 2026•10 min
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