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Govt kicks in funding for Surf Life Saving and Coastguard
17 May 2024The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports. Audio
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Waikato business owners want govt to act on crime
Waikato bottle store owner Ash Parmar speaks to Lisa Owen about his concerns the government is not tough enough on retail crime. Audio
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Kiwis remain stuck in Noumea until at least Tuesday
17 May 2024Shula Guse speaks to Lisa Owen about being stuck in Noumea as the violence escalates, and the airport remains closed. Audio
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Air NZ forced to cancel New Caledonia flights
17 May 2024Air NZ Head of Flight Operations Hugh Pearce speaks to Lisa Owen about the effect on its New Caledonia flights, with the airport closed until at least Tuesday. Audio
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Kiwis feeling abandoned in New Caledonia
17 May 2024New Zealanders stuck amongst riots and civil unrest in New Caledonia's capital say they feel abandoned by their own country. Lauren Crimp has more. Audio
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Football fever ahead of the Phoenix's big match
17 May 2024RNZ sports journalist Jamie Wall speaks to Lisa Owen about football fever running rampant through Wellington ahead of the Phoenix's big game on Saturday. Audio
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NZTA lowers funding commitment for Te Huia
17 May 2024NZTA/Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie speaks to Lisa Owen about the funding of the Te Huia train service. Audio
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Wildfire season kicks off in Canada
17 May 2024Canada correspondent Ashleigh Stewart speaks to Lisa Owen about the wildfire season kicking off, Freedom Convoy organiser Pat King criminal trial starting and the unlikely victor from Drake and… Audio
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One NZ closes Britomart store over staff safety
17 May 2024One NZ CEO Jason Paris speaks to Lisa Owen about the decision behind closing its Britomart store. Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 17 May 2024
17 May 2024Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman previews tonight's show and producer Tom Riste-Smith joins to discuss how you know your partner is marriage material. [picture… Audio
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Critter of the Week: putawa or bracket fungus
17 May 2024This week’s critter is the pūtawa or bracket fungus (also known as white punk, pangu or morepork bread). The fruiting body of this fungus looks a bit like a caramel-coloured flying saucer that crashed… Audio
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DIY with Stan Scott
17 May 2024Builder Stan Scott's back today to help with some handy hints and tips for your DIY projects or repairs around the house. If you have any questions for Stan please text 2101 or email jesse@rnz.co.nz. Audio
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Music 101: Charlotte Ryan
17 May 2024Charlotte Ryan, host of Music 101 here on RNZ each Saturday afternoon from 1pm talks about what's happening on the music scene over the weekend, what's coming up on her show tomorrow and because… Audio
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INCA style | jalapeño poppers, bacon, goat's cheese and honey
17 May 2024Today's recipe has a little bit of heat to warm you up on these colder days. Nic Watt, chef and restaurateur for MASU, INCA and Akarana Eatery, joins Jesse to share his recipe for a tasty morsel. Audio
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NZ Live: Louisa Nicklin
You may have spotted her playing guitar, or bass, or saxophone for some of your favourite Kiwi bands, but a few of years ago Louisa Nicklin took the plunge and stepped out on her own. She's in for NZ… Audio
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Film Review with Dom Corry
Today Dom talks to Jesse about new Netflix movie Unfrosted, horror/thriller The Strangers and family fantasy film IF. Audio
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Freaky Friday
17 May 2024Our weekly segment where we ask listeners to share their strange and spooky stories. If you have a spooky tale to share, email afternoons@rnz.co.nz with the details! Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 May 2024
17 May 2024On today's episode, joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage, New Caledonia… Audio
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Speedpuzzling competition set to start in Aotearoa
17 May 2024If you're a fan of jigsaw puzzles and you fancy yourself as a bit of a whizz at getting them done in a jiffy - there's now a competition for you to show off your skills. Competitive speedpuzzling is… Audio
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Post-partum underwear, a winning idea for University student
17 May 2024Massey design student Isabel Nicholls has taken out the university's Grand Ideas competition with her comfortable, eco-friendly, health-prioritising postpartum underwear. They're called 'Nurture'… Audio
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Wool classing tutors sought after the retirement of two greats
Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing… Audio
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Lower Hutt hosts hip hop national dance championships
17 May 2024More than one thousand dancers will be popping and locking in Lower Hutt this weekend for the national hip hop dance championships. Hip Hop Unite Event Director Gemma Laing spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Govt promises $63 million for Surf Lifesaving and Coast Guard over four years
17 May 2024The Government has promised to put $63 million into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the Coastguard over four years. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 17 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio