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Chinese robot out-strides humans in half marathon
20/04/2026 | 4 mins.
A Chinese robot has just run a half marathon six minutes faster than any human ever has. Professor Dale Carnegie from Victoria University spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
Disabled kea still top bird due to unique jousting technique
20/04/2026 | 3 mins.
A disabled kea with a missing upper-beak has achieved social dominance with his one-of-a-kind jousting technique. Felix Walton reports.
Coffee prices adding a double shot of pain to cost of living
20/04/2026 | 6 mins.
A Wellington-based coffee roaster says the price of beans is squeezing business margins. Richard Corney from Flight Coffee, which runs cafe The Hangar spoke to John Campbell.
Sports Chat for 26 April 2026
20/04/2026 | 3 mins.
An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere.
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.