A new exhibition celebrates tikumu - the large mountain daisy
In what's believed to be a first, a new exhibition underway in Nelson is dedicated entirely to the mountain daisy Tikumu.
Jun 03, 2026•15 min
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Solar subsidy better value than winter payment - researcher
An energy hardship researcher at Otago University suggests scrapping the winter energy payment and putting that money towards solar subsidies for households.
Jun 03, 2026•12 min
Calls for only liquor store in Otara Town Centre to be closed
There have been calls for the only liquor store in Otara's Town Centre to be shut down. It comes as Auckland's Local Alcohol Policy temporary freeze on new off- licences in several suburbs, including Otara, is set to be lifted.
Jun 03, 2026•12 min
Loyalty programmes - are they really worth the effort?
Two of the biggest customer loyalty programmes are undergoing changes. Bodo Lang is a professor of Marketing Analytics at Massey University and joins Susie to discuss.
Jun 02, 2026•11 min
Sharron Martin's new novel - Cygnet River
Irish-born New Zealand-based author Sharron Martin's latest novel, Cygnet River, is set amid the Troubles in Ireland and shines a light on the experiences of women during this time.
Jun 02, 2026•16 min
Around the motu: James Pocock Gisborne Herald Editor
James has more on the Budget funding to secure the Waioweka Gorge and Gisborne's elderly and solo parents fear higher costs under social housing reforms.
Jun 02, 2026•9 min
Book review: Te Kaikaukau: The Swimmer - I te Ao o te Reo
Elizabeth Heritage reviews Te Kaikaukau: The Swimmer - I te Ao o te Reo by Witi Ihimaera Smiler published by Auckland University Press.
Jun 02, 2026•6 min
Veteran Brad Poulter's powerful memoir on serving while gay
Brad Poulter's new memoir Built for This, traces the journey from a small-town upbringing through deployments to Afghanistan and the Gulf of Oman, exploring the personal and professional challenges he faced along the way.
Jun 02, 2026•25 min
Australia: One Nation rising, second-hand subs and more
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton looks at the opinion poll that suggests Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation party is now the most popular political party in Australia.
Jun 02, 2026•11 min
Mobile defibrillators instead of public AEDs?
A study has found mobile health workers with defibrillators would be more effective saving people having a cardiac arrest, than having the device fixed in a public location.
Jun 02, 2026•12 min
Oranga Tamariki - Amanda Malu, taking on the task of preventing child abuse
New Secretary for Children and Chief Executive of Oranga Tamariki, Amanda Malu is taking on the task of working out how to best improve services.
Jun 02, 2026•28 min
Sports-chat with Glen Larmer
The All Whites are facing midfield injury setbacks with Ryan Thomas and Joe Bell ruled out of their upcoming warm-up matches. Across other sports, the Super Rugby Pacific playoffs are locked in following a final-round ladder shake-up, the Warriors narrowly lost 20-18 to the Panthers in a top-of-the-table NRL clash, and pole vaulter Imogen Ayris secured a career-best Diamond League silver in Rabat.
Jun 01, 2026•9 min
Popular Kiwi who's released her own romantasy novel
Ashley Andersen knows what romantasy readers want - because for years she's been one herself.
Jun 01, 2026•16 min
Business commentator Nicholas Pointon
A merger of two major second tier banks is proposed, and Nicholas also discusses the ongoing struggles going on at telco operator Spark. He also covers latest market movements, and insolvency figures.
Jun 01, 2026•17 min
Around the motu: Simon Wilson based in Auckland.
Simon discusses the on going battle involving former All Black Ali Williams and billionaire Anna Mowbray who want to use a helicopter from their back yard. He also has the latest on a suggested new design for a second Auckland bridge, the end of a liquor licence freeze, the first of the new electric ferries on the water and a huge month a festivals for June.
Jun 01, 2026•12 min
Book review: This is where we say goodbye
Gina Rogers reviews This is where we say goodbye by Howard McKenzie Murray published by Fremantle Press.
Jun 01, 2026•5 min
Francesca Albanese: Driven by a strong sense of justice
Francesca Albanese is the United Nations special rapporteur on Palestinian territories - a role that has seen her both revered and criticised.
Jun 01, 2026•29 min
USA correspondent David Smith
There's a hunger strike at a New Jersey ICE facility and new legal setbacks for President Trump over a controversial $1.8 billion fund, and partisan tensions threatening the nation's 250th-anniversary celebrations.
Jun 01, 2026•10 min
The Polish photographer who found refuge in New Zealand
In 2004 a cache of negatives by photographer Boleslaw Augustis were discovered, and they revealed life in a city in the far east of Poland that had until then believed wiped from history.
Jun 01, 2026•12 min
Nautical navigation processes undergoing significant overhaul
The biggest upgrade of nautical charts in decades is underway with boaties able to move away from paper.
Jun 01, 2026•10 min
Community call out for patrol volunteers
Community patrols - known as the as 'eyes and ears' for Police - are calling for volunteers, with vacancies open around the country.
Jun 01, 2026•18 min
Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
Sam Ackerman on All Whites defender Tim Payne becoming a global superstar, and more from the world of sports.
May 28, 2026•11 min
Friday funnies
Te Radar and Donna Brookbanks with some lighter news from the week.
May 28, 2026•16 min
Around the motu: Mike Tweed of the Whanganui Chronicle
Mike discusses Meridians plans to build a big wind and solar energy park between Waitotara and Waiinu Beach.
May 28, 2026•10 min
Book review: John of John by Douglas Stuart
Jenna Todd of Time Out Bookstore in Auckland reviews John of John by Douglas Stuart, published by Picador.
May 28, 2026•5 min
Moss&Freud explores an unlikely friendship
The directors join Kathryn to discuss the inspiration for the film and the involvement of Kate Moss herself.
May 28, 2026•23 min
Asia correspondent Ed White
Ed White with the latest news from across Asia.
May 28, 2026•13 min
The Pope calls for the "disarming" of AI
Pope Leo has this week warned against the dangers of AI calling for the disarming of artificial intelligence.He denounced the 'culture of power' around AI and said the technology must be subject to the 'most rigorous' ethical constraints as it is used for everything from work to war.
May 28, 2026•15 min
Finance Minister Nicola Willis on Budget 2026
The Finance Minister Nicola Willis took a gamble with her budget yesterday. Touted as a responsible financial move with no sugar hits, Budget 2026 focused on the long term, and an early return to surplus, over election year sweeteners.
May 28, 2026•24 min
Screentime: French Film Festival, A Private Life, Rivals s2
Film and TV reviewer James Croot chooses his pick of options from this year's French Film Festival. He'll also preview A Private Life - a French film starring Jodie Foster in flawless français, and look at how the second season of Rivals measures up. James Croot is a TV Guide and The Press film and television reviewer
May 27, 2026•14 min
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