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Correspondent in Singapore, Adam Hancock spoke to Lisa Owen about some schools in Southeast Asia closing due to a toxic haze choking much of the region. Indonesian wildfires - which have been burning for weeks - are sending smoke and raising air pollution levels in neighbouring countries. Singapore is among the countries cloaked by the smog.

Farmers are worried about unreliable mobile service on much of their property, according to a new survey. 65 percent of farmers said they can't rely on getting through to emergency services from most of their property. Federated Farmers claims since the 3G network was switched off in March farmers are even more frustrated with black spots and poor reception. Telecommunications spokesperson Mark Ho...

As we celebrate the piano in this year's Classic Countdown on RNZ Concert, Claire Caldwell reminds us of the role pianists can play in vocal music.

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Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Wallace Chapman and Jesse Mulligan star in the shortest show on radio, where they show they really can make something out of nothing, join them to be part of their delight, or to simply despair. Wallace will also preview what's on The Panel tonight.

Humans have always looked for explanations for the things we can't understand. Across history, we've turned to religion, mythology and the supernatural to explain what seems to defy explanation. Dr Diana Walsh Pasulka is a professor of religious studies and has spent years talking to people who believe they've encountered UFO's or something beyond ordinary human experience. She says there are stri...

Afternoons critic Dominic Corry is with Jesse in the Auckland studio to share what he's been watching. This week he reviews War (Hayu) Carrie (Prime Video)

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It's time for our expert feature, where we invite an expert in their field on the show to answer all your questions. Today we're talking about cryptocurrency ... which seems as divisive as marmite .. some people swear by it, while others think the whole thing is a scam. It's important to note that we're not here promote it or recommend it as an investment .. what we want to know is how it all work...

This is our regular feature where Jesse checks out one of the many amazing clubs around the country, we call it Jesse Goes Clubbing. If you have a club or society you'd like Jesse to visit you can get in touch on 2101 or email him at jesse@rnz.co.nz. Ron Vereen joins Jesse.

Every Monday we like to catch up with Brad Foster and find out what people are talking about over in Australia. This week Brad will tell us about Sydney's heatwave, credit card fees, Powderfinger making a return and of course the Bledisloe Cup.

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An old colonial era brew from America is making a comeback. Here Now host Kadambari Raghukumar visited Nelson to visit the makers of Elsewhen, to learn about how raw pioneering spirit gave way to a smooth cocktail staple.

We want to talk supermarkets because on Friday independent grocery retailer Paddock to Pantry announced they're taking on the duopoly of Woolworths and Foodstuffs. The online supermarket - which already operates two stores in South Auckland - plans to open 20 more over the next 5 years. The first of the new stores is due to open in Kinloch, near Taupo, in December. Paddock to Pantry business manag...

Later this month people around Taranaki will opening up their homes, gardens, and farms to showcase the ways they try to live a little more sustainably. Taranaki Sustainable Trails runs for 17 days from the 30th of October, with more than 30 events and 34 properties to visit. One of this year's trail hosts is Jane Bowden-Dobson, who's showing off her Ahu Ahu property. She joins Jesse.

The so-called Cornell 7 case has sparked international attention .. and each day it seems more evidence emerges publicly. Last month a woman, known publicly as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against Cornell University and seven Chi Phi fraternity members over an alleged sexual assault that took place in 2024. According to reports, one aspect of the case centres on a snapchat group involving more...

National releases its fiscal plan ... Labour has a policy to cut school uniform costs, political editor Jo Moir has all the action from the campaign trail. More from our series on AI policy: Chloe Swarbrick today on the Green plan, which includes the ability to opt out of the algorithm making decisions that impact you. Jacinda Ardern's media man Andrew Campbell was In The Room as she weathered the...

Midday Sports News for 12 October 2026.

Who came up with the phrase 'the team of five million' to encourage New Zealand to stick with its Covid response? Or arranged the media strategy that saw Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern do the 1pm briefings during the lockdowns? His name is Andrew Campbell and he has just released his book about his time with the former Prime Minister called In The Room. He was Ardern's media man for most of her tim...

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

The Green Party says it will regulate artificial intelligence so its benefits are shared with New Zealanders, not just the technology companies that operate them, if elected. Party co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said AI should work for people and the planet, stating: "We don't work for AI." She spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The gloves are off in the fiscal fight this election campaign. National has released its fiscal plan, ACT released its own fiscal plan at the weekend, and the Greens and Labour also with significant announcements on the hustings as well. RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.