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Writer and Afternoons book critic Kate Langdon joins Jesse to discuss: Ordinary People Like Us by Kelly Ana Morey John of John by Douglas Stuart Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

It's time for Mayoral minutes where we speak with a local mayor about the challenges they're facing, how they're working to solve them, and what makes their community special. Today we're heading to the Matamata-Piako District, in Waikato. Home to Hobbiton, Matamata is one of the country's leading thoroughbred towns and it's from there that Jesse is joined by Mayor Ash Tanner.

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Each year on average New Zealand dog owners spend between $1500 to $6000 a year on their pooch, while cats cost between $650 and $1500 annually. Generally the money is spent on food, vet care and boarding fees, but a growing amount is going towards treats, clothing, bedding and pet specific events. This weekend the 'NZ Weiner Derby' caused traffic jams in Auckland, while earlier in the month the '...

The first ever Aotearoa Festival of Design is happening this week in Whanganui. And in case you're asking yourself why Whanganui... it is a UNESCO City of Design, the only place in New Zealand to have the honour. The festival celebrates the role that good design plays in shaping our lives, with events for professional designers, students, and the public. The keynote speech was given by Tom Eslinge...

If you've been walking around Wellington city this week you might have noticed orange posters advertising "IndieProper". It's a new initiative happening right now to help support independent retailers. The eventual goal is to become the retail equivalent of the capital city's popular Welly On A Plate festival. Jesse spoke to its co-founder - and owner of Wellington store/barbershop 'That Was Then,...

Visitors have been asked to stay away from South Waikato's popular Te Waihou/Blue Spring over the long weekend to ease pressure on the tourist hotspot. More than 100,000 tourists have visited the attraction since last year. The council have put aside 20 thousand dollars to manage traffic through the area, but councillors say they can't afford to continue to shell out that kind of money and a long...

Today: Labour's answer to the ED crisis: Ayesha Verrall is live on Labour's new health policy out today. We're at the Supreme Court with Scott Watson in a final bid to clear his name for the Hope-Smart murders more than three decades on. Plus all the latest in polls, policies and promises from the campaign trail - as the neck and neck race for the Beehive enters the final stretch.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

A new poll out this morning has put the election on a knife-edge and Opportunity not far above the 5 percent threshold. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

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A hearing which could be Scott Watson's last chance to quash his convictions got underway at the Supreme Court today. RNZ's Ellen O'Dwyer is covering the case and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Health is emerging as one of the key battlegrounds in the election campaign. Labour has unveiled its plan to tackle ED waiting lists today. Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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Sports correspondent Sam Ackerman has the latest from the world of sport. 

Jess Dare's latest exhibition, I will Meet You in the Garden, is currently on at Toi Tauranga Art Gallery.

There's a call for a 'Truth in Politics Act' - from a leading lawyer, could it actually work? 

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Jimmy has more on the Otaki to north of Levin highway, campaigning in Manawatu and the Polish orphans who came to Pahiatua.

Estrangement between family members can be painful for both the parties involved, and the wider family who must navigate the situation.

The Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament was one of the largest heritage buildings lost after the Christchurch earthquakes of 2010 and 2011. The Catholic Cathedral was demolished in 2020, after suffering irreparable damage. Earlier this year the design of a new $80 million Cathedral was unveiled, that is to be built on the Barbadoes St site of the original. The Catholic Diocese of Christchurch has d...

Chris Hipkins on Labour's campaign and coalition plans; 'On a roll' campaign targets young voters; Ngai Tahu welcomes Trade Me pounamu ban; Pirongia businesses band together as bridge closure hits trade; Maggie Cogger-Orr makes rugby refereeing history