PODCAST · society
ESL News New Zealand
Listen to New Zealand news, spoken slowly and clearly, using easy vocabulary.
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Celebrations this week
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Largest gas user Methanex will close
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Bird flu in New Zealand
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Tourism and traffic in Queenstown
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Students leaving school with no qualifications
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Auckland’s City Rail Link
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Greyhound racing ban
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Enrolling to vote in the election
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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The Commonwealth Games
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Population density update
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Report about school lunch programme
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Matariki this Friday
News story This Friday is Matariki, the Māori New Year. The theme this year is Matariki herenga waka, or Matariki for everyone. It is about inclusion and encouraging all people to celebrate Matariki together. If you want to learn more about Matariki, listen to the stories from 2025 and 2024.
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Political parties preparing for the election
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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More news about NZ birds – the kea
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Good news about NZ birds
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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All Whites in the World Cup
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Budget 2026
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Changes to NCEA confirmed
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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National climate change risk assessment report
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Rotuma Language Week
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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New Zealand Sign Language Week
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Problems with recycling
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Anzac Day 2026
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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The state of New Zealand’s freshwater
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Frozen vegetables and five plus a day
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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The impact of rising petrol prices
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Petrol prices
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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An average summer
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Changes for NZ Post
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Thousands of New Zealanders moving overseas
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. Use the vocabulary list to check the meanings ... Read more
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Liquefied natural gas for New Zealand
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the News story. Use the vocabulary list to check the ... Read more
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Changes to driver licence rules
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. Use the vocabulary list to check the meanings ... Read more
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Glaciers in New Zealand are melting
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. You can use the vocabulary list to check ... Read more
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Popular baby names in 2025
If you want to develop your listening skills, try the tasks below as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the news story. You can use the vocabulary list ... Read more
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Manage My Health data breach
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. You can use the vocabulary list to check ... Read more
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Windy Wellington
If you want to develop your listening skills, try the tasks below as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the news story. You can use the vocabulary list ... Read more
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Free trade agreement with India
If you want to develop your listening skills, try the tasks below as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the news story. Use the vocabulary list to check ... Read more
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New Zealand’s summer break
Note: ESL News is taking a break until 12 January. We wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and happy holidays wherever you are. If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves ... Read more
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Warmest spring on record
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now first, so that ... Read more
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Yellow legged hornet pest in Auckland
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now first, so that ... Read more
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Feral cats
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now first, so that ... Read more
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First Moriori Language Week
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now ... Read more
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New Zealand, climate change, and COP30
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the news story. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the news story. The vocabulary list ... Read more
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Possible ban on fireworks
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now ... Read more
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Measles cases increasing
If you want to develop your listening skills, try the tasks below as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. The vocabulary list is now first, so ... Read more
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50th anniversary of the Māori Land March
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. 1. Listening for main ideas ... Read more
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Mega-strike on Thursday
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. 1. Listening for main ideas ... Read more
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Changes to Jobseeker benefit for 18- and 19-year-olds
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. 1. Listening for main ideas ... Read more
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Bird of the Year competition
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. 1. Listening for main ideas ... Read more
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Plan for changes to workers’ leave
If you want to develop your listening skills, try these tasks as you listen to the text. The answers are at the bottom of this page, after the Vocabulary. Thanks to Natasha Groves for preparing the tasks. If you want to listen and read, just scroll down to the text. 1. Listening for main ideas ... Read more
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