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News & Current Affairs

Programmes are divided into two categories - those with audio on the web, and those only broadcast via radio and live streaming.

Programmes with Audio

Business News
Today's top business news.
Checkpoint
Mary Wilson presents the day's major national and international stories.
Focus on Politics
A weekly analysis of significant political issues.
Insight
A weekly current affairs programme of national and international interest.
Mediawatch
Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media.
Midday Report
Radio New Zealand news followed by business, rural and sports news, plus the long range weather forecast and Worldwatch.
Morning Report
Authoritative and comprehensive coverage of local and world events.
Nights
Unfurling fresh ideas and sounds along with the best radio documentaries and features from here and overseas.
Nine To Noon
From nine to noon every weekday, the Nine to Noon team investigate everything from hard news to lifestyle issues.
Rural News
Rural events and people.

Programmes broadcast only on the radio

Late Edition
The most significant news stories, news interviews and packages of the day.
Worldwatch
International news and news reports.

Replay Radio

A variety of audio items are available for purchase through Replay Radio.

(Please note that not all audio is available due to copyright restrictions.)

Radio New Zealand Audio

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Audio is categorised based on the frequency of the programme it was heard in. Click on the headings below to access the programmes. If you are unsure where to look, try the audio search or the latest audio page.

Live Audio Streams

Streams are in Windows Media format. Mac and Linux users see our help section.

If you use Windows Vista and streaming has stopped working see our help section.

Daily On Demand

Weekly Audio On Demand

Music On Demand

Documentaries, Lectures and Forums

Parliament Audio

Podcasts & Downloads

Downloads and Podcasts are available on selected programmes. Our podcast page has a complete list of feeds.

Audio Help

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