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What are the NZ Gold Guitar Awards?
Held in the country music capital of New Zealand, Gore, no event is more important on the Tussock Country calendar than these coveted awards.
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024
On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Audio
All the winners from the biggest night of the year for NZ music
RNZ Music's Tony Stamp updates Nights from the Viaduct Events Centre. Audio
New Zealand rugby's civil war
Provincial rugby unions voted to reject New Zealand Rugby's proposal for a governance change, putting them on a collision course with the Players' Association. Audio
Thousands take to streets ahead of Budget
Thousands of protesters hit the roads and streets from Northland to Invercargill today to oppose government policies toward Maori. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
RNZ Budget Day Special
RNZ's Budget Day Special hosted by Corin Dann. Corin is joined by Political Editor Jo Moir, Business Editor Gyles Beckford and a range of RNZ correspondents to explain what the budget means to you. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 May 2024
On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola… Audio
The Panel with Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Allan Blackman and Alexia Russell forecast what to expect from tomorrow's Budget announcement and discuss the first lot of 2023 Census results. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 29 May 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Sam Hollis joins to discuss the first-ever public listening event for a piece of music shrouded in mystery. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 May 2024
On today's episode, thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau this morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city, population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and… Audio
First Census results released
Population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and increased migration during the pandemic according to the Census. Deputy Government Statistician Rachael Milicich spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
New Zealand's best young debaters set for the world stage
Clara Ballantyne from Columba College in Dunedin and Luca Ririnui from Mount Maunganui College will form part of the New Zealand team heading to the world championships in Serbia in July. Audio
Politics by Night with Dan Brunskill
Interest.co.nz reporter Dan Brunskill talks to Emile Dovovan ahead of the government's first budget this Thursday. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May
On today's episode we hear from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon ahead of this Thursday's budget, we also hear from the PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons who is concerned about further cuts to… Audio
PM Luxon on further cuts in the public sector
The government isn't ruling out further job cuts in the public sector. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ineligible pair selected for Olympic yachting team
Yachting NZ has been accused of mishandling its Olympic selections after one of its star crews was picked for the Paris Games, despite failing to meet the required performance standard. Sports… Audio
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports reporter and Nights regular Jamie Wall is in the studio to chat sport, including if he's ever been called a bad name by an angry coach. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Audio
Kiri Allan pleads guilty to charges
Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Audio
Not your typical lawyer: Legal advice in the social media age
Tyrone-Jay Barugh advertises his services through videos on TikTok wearing a bright pink suit, answers big questions like 'is it legal to drink a beer while driving', and gets into protracted legal… Audio