25 Best RNZ Podcasts

A list of the most popular RNZ podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.

25 Best RNZ Podcasts

  • 1. Black Sheep

    2021 VOYAGER AWARDS WINNER - BEST EPISODIC PODCAST. The shady, controversial and sometimes downright villainous characters of New Zealand history, presented by William Ray.

    5 FANS

    Latest Episode

    BONUS: Kelly Tarlton's Final Treasure Hunt

    50:28 | Jun 6th

    We're ducking into your feed to bring you an episode of a new RNZ podcast: Kelly Tartlon's Final Treasure Hunt. This story has everything! Kidnapping, smuggling, scurvy, and imaginary islands full of ...Show More

  • 2. The Lost

    GOLD MEDAL, NEW YORK FESTIVALS RADIO AWARDS 2018. The true stories of New Zealand's missing people. Paloma Migone digs into the cold cases of those who never came home.

    4 FANS

    Latest Episode

    RNZ and Stuff present Gone Fishing

    04:15 | Jul 3rd, 2018

    Paloma is back to say thanks and to give a tip about another podcast you might enjoy.

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  • 3. The Detail

    Join The Detail team every weekday as they make sense of the big stories with the country’s best journalists and experts. Produced by Newsroom for RNZ, and made possible by NZ on Air. Listen on RNZ National at 6.30pm Monday-Thursday.

    4 FANS

    Latest Episode

    The power imbalance that hits in old age

    24:02 | Sep 7th

    Retirement village living should feel like home, but in some cases residents have the status of students in a hostel What seems like a small dispute over name-calling emails has shone a spotlight on ...Show More

  • 4. Mediawatch

    Mediawatch looks critically at the New Zealand media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines as well as the 'new' electronic media.

    3 FANS

    Most Recommended Episode

    Mediawatch Midweek: 12 September 2018

    17:07 | Sep 12th, 2018

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    Mediawatch Midweek is a weekly catch-up between Mediawatch and Lately's Karyn Hay. This week: controversial comments about the Pacific Islands; a deep dive into the fertiliser; the GFC ten years on; l...Show More

  • 5. Go Ahead Caller

    It's Ken Oath, the voice of reason - cutting the crap with a heart of gold

    3 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Go Ahead Caller - Ser 13, Ep 8 Winstday

    06:01 | Aug 30th, 2019

    Winston gives John Campbell the run around while Shane Jones lets his tongue off the leash and Steve Hanson makes a big announcement. By Steve Braunias and Paul Casserly Studio Engineer Rangi Powick...Show More

  • 6. RNZ: The Service

    FINALIST, ASSN FOR INTERNATIONAL BROADCASTING AWARDS 2020. The day John Daniell turned 10, his mum told him she had been a spy. Now, he and Guyon Espiner are investigating a family story that could reveal New Zealand's biggest Cold War secret.

    3 FANS

    Latest Episode

    06: New Revelations

    48:07 | Nov 1st, 2020

    Guyon and John break radio silence with new revelations about SIS operations, the reactions from Iran and India and news about surveillance of one of New Zealand's most renowned writers. And Guyon re-...Show More

  • 7. Eating Fried Chicken in the Shower

    Depressed alcoholic comedian James Nokise invites famous people into his mental health safe space for a finger-licking chat about headspace and happiness.

    2 FANS

    Latest Episode

    COVEN's Moe Laga: 'I ran away from home at 21'

    41:08 | Nov 9th, 2021

    Performance artist Moe Laga joins James in the shower to talk about getting away, getting a new family and getting blazed. Produced by Charlie Bleakley.

  • 8. RNZ: The Aotearoa History Show

    The story of New Zealand and its people from its geological origins to modern day, hosted by William Ray & Leigh-Marama McLachlan, with animation by Chris Maguren. Made possible by the RNZ/NZ On Air Innovation Fund

    2 FANS

    Latest Episode

    Season 2 Ep 14: New Zealand's Pacific Empire

    34:25 | Nov 2nd, 2022

    New Zealand has had some big ambitions in the Pacific and mixed relations with our neighbours.

  • 9. Nine To Noon

    From nine to noon every weekday, Kathryn Ryan talks to the people driving the news - in New Zealand and around the world. Delve beneath the headlines to find out the real story, listen to Nine to Noon's expert commentators and reviewers and catch up ...Show More

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    The week that was

    11:57 | Sep 4th

    Our comedians Te Radar and Irene Pink bring some levity the end of the week

  • 10. Afternoons

    Jesse Mulligan presents an upbeat mix of the curious and the compelling, ranging from the stories of the day to the great questions of our time.

    Latest Episode

    Critter of the Week: Northland Tusked Weta

    16:45 | Sep 5th

    This week's critter is small but very fierce! The Northland Tusked Weta is around 2 cm in size, they are a beautiful orange-brown colour with bands along the back. These little critters live in small ...Show More

  • 11. Saturday Morning

    A magazine programme hosted by Kim Hill, with long-form, in-depth feature interviews on current affairs, science, modern life, history, the arts and more.

    Most Recommended Episode

    Author Leslie Jamison on recovering from alcoholism

    42:24 | Jun 29th, 2018

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    In her new book, The Recovering: Intoxication and its Aftermath, Leslie Jamison lays bare her own recovery from alcoholism and delves into the drinking and recovery stories of other writers and artist...Show More

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  • 12. Sunday Morning

    News, discussion, features and ideas until midday.

    Latest Episode

    Are we working harder than ever?

    25:30 | Aug 30th

    Feel like you're packing more into your days at work but your to-do list just keeps growing? Organisational consultant Melissa Swift says you're probably not imagining it.

  • 13. Country Life

    Country Life takes you down country roads to meet ordinary people achieving their dreams. We live in a beautiful country and we'd love to show it. Have you got a great photo? Drop us an email below.

    Latest Episode

    FULL SHOW: Country Life for 29 August 2025

    50:26 | Aug 29th

    This week on Country Life, Kiwi and Aussie dairy farmers gather in Leeston to explore regenerative, low-input farming methods aimed at improving sustainability and profitability, and a look at the anc...Show More

  • 14. Business News

    The latest business news from RNZ News.

    Latest Episode

    Midday Business News for 5 September 2025

    07:50 | Sep 5th

    Midday Business News for 5 September 2025

  • 15. Morning Report

    RNZ's morning news show, featuring comprehensive coverage of local and world events from 6:00am to 9:00am every weekday. Presented by Corin Dann with co-host Ingrid Hipkiss to join in April.

    Latest Episode

    Morning Report Essentials for Friday 5th September 2025

    32:50 | Sep 4th

    In today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins says New Zealand's support for Ukraine remains "steadfast"; The Health Minister has written to Health New Zealand and the senior doctors' union call...Show More

  • 16. Focus on Politics

    A weekly analysis of significant political issues.

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    Tāmaki Makaurau by-election

    16:00 | Aug 29th

    Labour's Peeni Henare and Te Pāti Māori's Oriini Kaipara are vying for the Māori seat made vacant by the shock passing of Takutai Tarsh Kemp. The contest is shaping up as one of a proven track record ...Show More

  • 17. Insight

    A weekly investigative documentary exploring what is happening in New Zealand and to New Zealanders here and overseas. Best Factual Weekly Programme at the 2020 NZ Radio Awards

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    Free speech vs hate speech: The government’s dilemma

    27:58 | Feb 22nd, 2020

    Free speech crusaders say the sacred right to freedom of expression is under threat. But minority communities say a law change is needed to protect the most vulnerable.

  • 18. Nights with Karyn Hay

    We’ll take you abroad, find out what’s happening at home - and you can tell us what’s happening in your world!

    Latest Episode

    The influence and legacy of Giorgio Armani

    15:40 | Sep 5th

    Murray Crane of Crane Brothers has been designing New Zealand menswear for more than 25 years, with Armani a constant presence throughout his career.

  • 19. Parliament - Live Stream and Question Time

    New Zealand Parliament - live streaming audio from Parliament (during sitting times) and listen-again audio from Question Time. Go to the footer of this page to find the link and frequencies to listen live. When Parliament is not sitting, this fre...Show More

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    Oral Questions for Thursday 21 August 2025

    56:20 | Aug 21st

    Questions to Ministers Hon CARMEL SEPULONI to the Minister for Workplace Relations and Safety: Does she stand by her statement, "I am a woman that stands for women in this Parliament"; if so, how many...Show More

  • 20. Rural News

    Comprehensive twice-daily coverage of rural events and people, including farming, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, trade, research and rural politics.

    Latest Episode

    Midday Rural News for 5 September 2025

    06:34 | Sep 5th

    Midday Rural News for 5 September 2025

  • 21. Our Changing World

    Stories about science and nature from out in the field and inside the labs across Aotearoa New Zealand.

    1 FAN

    Latest Episode

    The comeback bird

    27:47 | Sep 1st

    Takahē were believed to be extinct not once, but twice. Today their population is just over 500 – still not a huge number, but big enough that new homes are needed for these flightless manu. The lates...Show More

  • 22. Te Ahi Kaa

    He Pātaka Kōrero, He matapihi ki te ao Māori. This former weekly series is now available as an online archive.

    Latest Episode

    Radio Whakamaori EP 8

    34:50 | Jun 12th, 2022

    Radio Whakamaori EP 8

  • 23. RNZ: Upbeat

  • 24. Enzology

    The story of New Zealand's most iconic band - Split Enz

    Latest Episode

    Enzology Part 10 - See Ya Round (1984)

    46:24 | Mar 5th, 2005

    Tim Finn walks away and the Enz ends with a bang. Neil Finn almost ends with a bang too.

  • 25. Radio New Zealand - All Programmes

    Radio New Zealand daily and weekly programmes

    1 FAN

    Most Recommended Episode

    Baby Farmer: the story of Minnie Dean

    56:35 | Aug 30th, 2020

    1 RECOMMENDATION

    Minnie Dean must rank as one of New Zealand's most infamous figures. The only woman to be judicially executed in New Zealand history. For years she was portrayed as a cold-blooded killer who murdered ...Show More

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