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The Prime Minister says he won't intervene following deputy prime minister Winston Peter's comments about RNZ on Morning Report on Wednesday. Soumya Bhamidipati reports.

Pope Francis's death prompts breaking news weirdness, Winston Peters butts heads with RNZ, identical Aussie twins go viral with synchronised eye-witness account, a Wellington councilor's on-the-record outburst - and a housing headline excluding renters Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details…

The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters has raised the spectre of possible cuts to RNZ's funding during a fiery interview on Morning Report. Mr Peters - who's currently acting Prime Minister - made the comment after taking exception to questioning over his party's proposal to define the term "woman" in law as "an adult human biological female".…

Other nations are experiencing the erosion of democratic norms – even authoritarianism. Is our constitution strong enough to withstand it? Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

What influence do male role-models, chiefly fathers, have on boys' perceptions of masculinity? We find out.

What's it like being a black woman in Australia? Ugandan-born Queenslander and standup comedian Anisa Nandaula speaks to Saturday Morning.

Space weather isn't watercooler conversation but it's out there!

The barn owl is New Zealand's newest raptor, but what impact do they have on our native species?

The Tibble family are in Faenza, Italy commemorating their ancestor Te Rauwhiro Tibble this Anzac Day.

Art historian Mary Kisler on how her father's PTSD from the war changed him

A 'medical calamity' was declared following the discovery over eighty Dutch sperm donors were found to have fathered at least 25 children each.

In the world of children's literature, the Hans Christian Andersen Award is the highest international distinction awarded to authors and illustrators of children's books. Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith is one of those people. He describes his work as a controlled mess.

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A historic inaugural season for Auckland FC could get even better this weekend.... The A-league newcomers might win the premier's plate and qualify for the finals series.

A link between eye health and dementia has been uncovered using data and scans from the Dunedin Longitudinal Study.

On Monday submissions close on an Deed of Acknowledgement between iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Auckland Council and the Department of Conservation. The Waitakere Ranges Heritage Area Act has been in place since 2008 - so 17 years later the next step, on how to effect the act and actually manage the area is underway.…

This week saw the the final few days of the coronial inquest into the death of olympic cyclist Olivia Podmore. Olivia's Mum Nienke and her step dad Chris Middleton spoke to Susie Ferguson from their Christchurch home.

In just over 12 hours time the funeral for Pope Francis will be about to begin at St Peter's Basilica in Rome. Manuel Beazely is the vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese and just landed in Rome about 2 hours ago.

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In Pacific Waves today: Rabuka's coalition is doomed - Fiji's former AG; Ocean conservation group condemns Trump's exec order; Health NZ to slash 22 jobs in Pacific health; 'I'm still emotional' - Samoan nun recalls meeting with Pope Francis. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

Auckland University nuclear physicist David Krofcheck is recognised for his work on the world's greatest science experiment… Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more detailsBy RNZ

Country Life meets Hawke's bay stud owner Tony Thompson who's been breeding cattle for half a century. The team also find out about an organic vege growing business in Canterbury and chat to a sheep and beef farming family about diversifying their business. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here. In…

Collecting fine china is one of the passions of long-time Simmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson, bringing new meaning to the saying "like a bull in a china shop". You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here. You can learn more about Glen Anthony Super Simmentals, here. In this episode: 0:12 - The origins of the Glen A…

Tucked under the Tararua Range, fifth generation sheep and beef farmers, the Robinsons, have added a diverse range of income streams to the family farm including finding new purposes for the old woolshed. You can find photos and read more about this episode on our webpage, here. You can learn more about Heights Farms, here. Or for the Heights Exper…