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New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities is becoming a charitable trust, with the goal of expanding services to cater for people of all ages. Parents of a young autistic boy took his diagnosis head on, creating New Zealand's first play zone for children with disabilities and attracting international attention and recognition… Go…

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This week producer Cosmo Kentish-Barnes is in his wet weather gear in the Tasman district meeting farmers and other rural residents, still battered and bruised from one catastrophic weather event, staring down the barrel of another deluge. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode here. In this episode: 0.38 News wrap 6.20…

As a second weather bomb lashed the Tasman region, Cosmo Kentish-Barnes was on the ground with farmers and rural people, still battered and bruised from the first flood and staring down the barrel of another deluge. You can find photos and read more here. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

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ACT launched its annual rally with a nod to coalition unity - but its leader David Seymour quickly stirred discord with a fiery letter to the United Nations. In Focus on Politics this week, RNZ acting political editor Craig McCulloch examines the three-way coalition dynamic. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about the identities of British spies and SAS soldiers being leaked as part of a huge data breach that also put thousands of Afghans at risk of reprisal from the Taliban, as well as 16 and 17 year olds in the UK now being able to vote in the next election.…

Frustrated University of Canterbury students are missing out on lectures or late for class because of the daily struggle to find a car park on campus or surrounding Ilam streets. Some have resorted to parking in staff spots so they can rush to exams, while others run the risk of getting tickets by breaching two-hour limits. Joe Shaw reports.…

News from the business sector, including a market report.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Hamilton is gearing up to host the All Blacks and France tomorrow evening. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Melissa Chan-Green.

Contingency measures drawn up by concerned Taupo Hospital clinicians show plans to move patients to Rotorua Hospital if staff shortages forced Taupo's clinic to close. The hospital, which serves a population of 40,000 people in the tourist region, has struggled to attract enough senior doctors to fill its roster. This forced the hand of workers to …

New Zealand hip-hop great King Kapisi says he will always be proud of Fat Freddy's Drop founder Chris Faiumu, for taking Wellington and South Pasific music to the world. Mr Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, died suddenly on Wednesday. He was a pioneer of the New Zealand music scene, and a force behind Fat Freddy's Drop, one of the most succes…

Murder-accused Julia DeLuney interrupted the Crown during closing arguments at the High Court in Wellington this morning. She's on trial for the murder of her mother Helen Gregory on January 24 last year, a crime she denies. Kate Green reports.

It can now be revealed child exploitation and beastiality material were allegedly found on former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming's work devices. McSkimming resigned as the country's second most powerful cop in May amid separate investigations by the Independent Police Conduct Authority and police. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherw…

A Christchurch entrepreneur whose business idea was once backed by the Kings charity for startups - has now landed another major supporter and cash boost. Nicole Gaviria has been selected from 16,000 business owners around the world to be mentored by Dragon's Den investor and Host of the Diary of a CEO podcast, Steven Bartlett. It's one of the worl…

The All Blacks are seeking a series sweep over France with victory in tomorrow night's sold out third and final test in Hamilton and locals are keen to brush off any suggestion the city isn't a desirable destination. All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has made ten changes to his starting side for the match, with seven of the new players from the Chie…

Changes to a decades-long needle exchange contract have left people worried the decision will breed distrust, potentially leading to needle-sharing. Health NZ has not renewed the contract for DISC Trust, which has operated needle exchange services across the South Island for 35 years. Health chiefs have instead opted for a new provider. Katie Todd …

Welsh football arrives on our shores this weekend with the Wellington Phoenix playing Wrexham in a pre-season clash. Wrexham's Hollywood owners have helped bring attention to the club off the pitch, while the players have achieved three successive promotions from non-league football to the English Championship on the pitch. But Wrexham aren't the o…

One Tauranga mother is challenging the Ministry of Education over what she says is an outdated model for school holidays. Karina Tendler told RNZ the number of breaks kids have during the year seems to rely on an outdated expectation that families have one parent home all the time. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds looked into the issue and spoke t…

Asia correspondent Adam Hancock spoke to Melissa Chan-Green about severe wet weather across Asia which has killed dozens of people, as well as two North Korean defectors who have made their debut in a brand new K-pop group.

It's the business equivalent of sporting's yellow card - a New Zealand wool company putting out an open letter to New Zealand rugby about the acrylic beanies that are made overseas. Norsewear posted on social media saying die hard fans had contacted them upset once they had realised their beanies were "synthetic, offshore imports". This lead the co…

This week's critter of the week loves freezing temperatures, no sunlight and extreme pressure. It lives at extreme depths, seven kilometres down, not just surviving but thriving. Nicola Toki joins Jesse to discuss the supergiant amphipod, Alicella Gigantea.

For most of us winter has brought with it a lot of rain, and that makes drying washing challenging, and more than often expensive. Fortunately, The Housekeeper's Rachael Quinn is here to help.

Yellow Brick Road's Martin Bosley shares his recipe for Poires Belle Helene. The classic French dessert was invented in the 1800s, Martin explains why it's stood the test of time.

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Dara from Northland shares her story of a missing puzzle piece and some divine intervention.

In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see the end of a long running trade dispute involving NZ and Canada; Teens in New Zealand are hoping the governments will follow the UK's lead and let under…

We dip into the debate about which canned corned beef is best - Palm or Pacific. RNZ Tahi's So'omalo Iteni Schwalger shares his love of corned beef whatever the style.

This week Christchurch's 'Cellar Door' was named Australasia's best wine bar, by 'World of Fine Wine Magazine'. Whie that's great news, in even better news it means the bar goes on to represent the region in the world finals later this year. Owner Tim Ogle chats to Jesse.

Chef Peter Gordon joins Jesse to talk about a new competition called Mousse Masters, and what makes a good chocolate mousse.

North and South magazine is returning to print this November. The magazine had moved to a digital newsletter in January, but positive growth and audience engagement means it is returning to being a physical magazine.

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Phoenix fans are anticipating cold weather but an electric atmosphere at Saturday's match against Wrexham FC. Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever spokesperson Ethan Franfen spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Teens in New Zealand are hoping we follow the UK's lead and let under 18s vote. Make it 16 NZ Co-Director Thomas Brocherie spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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