As global tensions escalated this week, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon was touring South East Asia, strengthening defence and security ties. 
Back home, his government was accused of drifting away from New Zealand's independent foreign policy.

Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions

News & Politics

Hymns from the 12th century to the 20th this week, including Jesu, the very thought of thee (based on a poem by Bernard of Clairvaux) and NZ hymn writer Colin Gibson’s He came singing love.

Hymns on Sunday, 5 May 2024

Tonight, a selection described as 'broadly lo-fi': including drag queen hypnagogic pop project Cindy Lee, death rock- and punk wave-influenced Brux, and a new local track from the Audio Foundation Improvisers Series Vol 3.

Out Lately with Finn Johansson

Nelson nut butter brand Fix & Fogg was approached by NASA with a request to create a space rocket-approved product - and now it's launched.

One small step for peanut butter, one giant leap for a Wellington business

RNZ News at 10pm, May 3

Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin is reviewing the debut for writer-director Lauren Taylor The Moon is Upside Down, Home, a real estate and design show with a difference, and all three seasons of Star Trek: Picard.

Luxon boosts defence amid rising global tensions

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