
RNZ National’s flagship news programme, known for breaking news stories and incisive interviews with politicians, newsmakers and commentators from Aotearoa and around the world. Hosted by Ingrid Hipkiss and John Campbell.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2434 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | News | |||

Tama Potaka responds to criticism of housing targets; Study finds asbestos in play sand can become airborne; Chris Brandolino discusses El Nino outlook; Toy store manager responds to changes in toy safety rules; Three brothers among Song Quest semi-f... more
This year's Song Quest marks the event's 70th year, with the new name: the Kiri Te Kanawa Song Quest. This year, half of the semi-finalists have Maori or Pacific heritage, including three brothers from the same family. One of them, Faamanu Fonoti-Fui... more
New standards for building homes on Maori land come into effect today. They are replacing the patchwork of council provisions with a single set of planning rules that will apply across the whole country. Maori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports.
New Zealand netballers are nervously awaiting a decision about the future of their domestic competition. For the third year running, players went into the ANZ Premiership unsure about the future of the league. Some players have been looking to Austra... more
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Good for information and overall, however, from what I’ve listened to so far the male host tends to ask a question and then speak over the person’s answer. It’s very frustrating to try and hear a complete answer. I prefer to listen to the information available and make a on assessment from there.
Top stories are hidden in amongst all the other clips. It would be so great to separate the top stories into its own channel.
I love the segments and topics but it’s a little frustrating that it’s all split up rather than being in a single episode. Maybe I’m missing something.
Please bring back 30 min daily summaries
RNZ still remains the benchmark
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A brisk, current-affairs focused interview show that blends breaking news with in-depth conversations with politicians, policymakers, researchers, and industry leaders from New Zealand and beyond. Recurring discussion topics include government reform, public service efficiency, AI and technology adoption in the public sector, housing and regional economics, and sector-specific issues like tourism, education, health, and charitable relief. The format often pairs sharp political or policy analysis with human stories from frontline professionals, giving listeners practical insights into how policy and events play out in real life. A standout aspect is the balance between hard-edged policy scrutiny and accessible, human-centered storytelling, w... more
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