Paul Spoonley discusses NZ First’s new parent payment policy
New Zealand First has announced a policy to pay parents $5000 a year for the first three years…
Go for Orange: Tips from a Monopoly champ
Officially released by the Parker Brothers in 1935, the boardgame Monopoly has a deeply polarising reputation. It is blamed for arguments among…
Over 30 wastewater overflows into land or water everyday
New Zealand has an average of 31 wastewater overflows a day into land or water, and that might…
Afternoons for Thursday 23 July 2026 Afternoons
1:10 Why a Waikato mum wants a rethink over toy standards Photo: 123RF New rules will soon mean that…
Nine To Noon for Tuesday 21 July 2026 Nine To Noon
09:05 Conservation land could still be at risk through development Skyline Track near Wānaka. Photo: Department of Conservation…
Could NZ ever co-host the FIFA Men’s World Cup?
This time Monday, the men’s FIFA World Cup for 2026, will be over, with either Argentina or Spain…
Bird flu is in New Zealand, here’s what to look out for
This afternoon it was confirmed that bird flu has been detected on our shores. Biosecurity Minister Andrew Hoggard…
Nights for Wednesday 15 July 2026 Nights
8:10 Bird flu is in New Zealand, here’s what to look out for This afternoon it was confirmed…
Moment of Calm: Murmuration Nation
Starling murmuration, Shell Bay, Studland Photo: Tanya Hart CC2.0 There’s a story which goes with this week’s Sonic…
The forgotten pioneering women of the New Zealand goldfields
Tonight, we’re talking about a book which unearths the forgotten stories of the women who shaped New Zealand’s goldfields. …
Fifteen NZ restaurants awarded Michelin stars
Fifteen New Zealand restaurants now hold a coveted Michelin star, with one Queenstown restaurant being awarded two stars…
Afternoons for Wednesday 24 June 2026 Afternoons
1:10 Should we have a serious conversation about means testing? Photo: 123RF As we hurtle towards election day…