After a six-year hiatus, Aspiring Conversations festival is set to return, transforming Wānaka into a hub of intellectual exchange and cultural celebration. From 4-7 April the festival will host 14 events across three venues, featuring a diverse line up .
RNZ National listeners can expect to hear changes on the station from next month, with the Checkpoint programme extended to two hours and no longer livestreamed daily.
A former Morning Report host will replace Kim Hill on RNZ’s Saturday Morning show - and RNZ may also appoint a co-host. Susie Ferguson - who hosted Saturday.