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RNZ's best podcasts to listen (or relisten) to over summer
Long drive ahead, or simply need something to fill the long break? How about a podcast!

Yemen's southern separatists welcome Saudi call for dialogue amid Saudi-UAE rift

'The mood is of happiness and hope' - Venezuelans in NZ
A woman living in NZ says her family in Venezuela knew nothing of the attacks until they talked on the phone.

State Highway 4 closed at Aria in Waitomo after truck rolls
No injuries reported but diversions in place as crash causes delays.

Blood donation rules are changing in 2026 - but why has it taken so long?
It has been almost two years since the first steps were taken toward new rules to allow men who have sex with men to donate blood.

Boland removes Bethell as England lose third early wicket
Scott Boland dismisses Jacob Bethell for ten as England slip to 57-3 on day one of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.

Amorim refuses to explain cryptic transfer comment
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim refuses to explain a cryptic comment about the club's transfer plans - hinting at friction behind the scenes.

How to look after dogs, cats and other pets in cold weather
Pets may need help to stay warm and safe when wintry conditions arrive.

Will 2026 be the year MPs and peers agree on how to repair Parliament?
Parliamentarians will shortly have to decide if they should leave their building to allow for billions of pounds of maintenance work to take place.

How UK plush toy Jellycat conquered China
The plushies bring "emotional value" to Chinese youth navigating economic uncertainty.

'A long road ahead': Venezuelans react to Maduro's arrest with hope and worry
Caracas residents worry about what comes after US intervention in their country amid a tense political climate.

Venezuela could now define Trump's legacy - and America's place in the world
Removing a leader and pledging to rebuild a country represents a major shift in Trump's America First vision, writes Anthony Zurcher.

NZ Breakers stumble to Perth Wildcats in Auckland
The Perth Wildcats claimed a 3-0 lead in the NBL’s Distance Derby after holding out the New Zealand Breakers’ late rally at Auckland’s Spark Arena.

Summer jobs: Spotting fake poo at Hanmer Springs
During summer at ?Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa, daily patrons swell to 4000. There are 20 lifeguards who keep them all safe.

'Shocking, pathetic and embarrassing' - can Nuno save West Ham?
For West Ham and Nuno Espirito Santo, the picture looks bleak. A hapless 3-0 defeat by bottom side Wolves on Saturday came as a stark reality check for the struggling Hammers.

Rice 'stretches himself to limit' before another 'masterclass'
How injury doubt Declan Rice "stretched himself to the very limit" to take Arsenal six points clear at the top of the Premier League.

Dreading going back to work? How to ease the post-Christmas return
Career coaches and leaders share practical advice for managing anxiety and overload after the break.

The Papers: 'America on the warpath' and 'Trump to run Venezuela'
The US capture of Venezuela's President Nicolás Maduro dominates Sunday's papers.

Littler masterclass seals back-to-back world darts titles
Luke Littler produces a stunning display to thrash Gian van Veen 7-1 and win the PDC World Championship for the second year running.

'Deeply shocked': World leaders react to US attack on Venezuela
Leaders from around the world have responded with mixed reactions after a large-scale strike on Venezuela and Maduro's capture by the US.