Super Rugby final, the first All Blacks squad of the Dave Rennie era will be named, Auckland FC coach departs and the All Whites match against Egypt on Monday at the Fifa World Cup among other sporting topics ahead of the weekend.
Friday funnies
18/06/2026 | 14 mins.
Irene Pink and Elisabeth Easther with the lighter side to some of the week's stories.
Around the motu: Samantha Gee, RNZ's reporter in Nelson
18/06/2026 | 9 mins.
Samantha talks about doctors for the provinces and the challenges facing Tasman after more flooding over King's Birthday weekend.
Book review: Thirst by Darren Simpson
18/06/2026 | 3 mins.
Roger Christensen of Unity Books Auckland reviews Thirst by Darren Simpson, published by Pushkin Press.
Why Patagonia is weaving more NZ wool into its products
18/06/2026 | 9 mins.
Global brand Patagonia has been been developing its relationship with Zentera Wool - the company formerly known as New Zealand Merino.
Smart, in-depth and relentlessly curious, host Kathryn Ryan dives into the stories shaping New Zealand and its people. Interviews and expert analysis from around the world and at home. It’s where big ideas are unpacked and everyday life explored.
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