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When fighters have to show up at the office on Monday
Win or lose, amateur will likely wear their experience on their faces and still have go to work.
British comedy heavyweights bring charm to family sitcom
In 'Here We Go' we meet the Jessop family as they stumble through their mishap strewn, semi-detached suburban life.
Bret McKenzie made a classical concert rowdy, and he's thrilled
Classical concerts seldom encourage audience participation, but that's exactly what the Flight of The Conchords star does in his collaboration with the NZSO.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 14th August 2025
In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Audio
Neil Finn: 'I just wanted it to feel like you were going out to a club'
The legendary musician's Infinity Sessions are back this week with ten New Zealand artists playing live in the intimate setting of Finn's Roundhead Studios in Auckland.
Busting common myths about breasts and bras
Breasts are 'sisters, not twins'. So while your bra is symmetrical, it's normal your breasts aren't.
Why do Cambodian bakers make NZ's best pies?
Hard work, resilience, community support as well as a sensitive palate to pastry influenced by French colonisation all seem to play a part.
Call to make health star ratings compulsory
The star rating system was introduced 10 years ago and is free to join, but as it's optional, products with a lower rating tend not to display their rank.
Treaty of Waitangi non-fiction wins at children's book awards
Māori writer and historian Ross Calman unpacks the complexities of Aotearoa / New Zealand's founding document in an accessible way.
The Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Tonight Wallace is joined by RNZ's executive producer of podcasts Tim Watkin, communications specialist Jaqui Van… Audio
The Panel with Heather Roy and Tim Batt Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Heather Roy and Tim Batt. First, the Education Minister ordered an almost total ban on Maori words in a series of books used to teach… Audio
Teen charged after car crashed into Kumeū house
Sixteen-year-old Elliot New died in hospital a few days following the crash.
Smash hit film Tinā surpasses Whale Rider at box office
Tinā director Miki Magasiva says the achievement is a "huge milestone" and he's still overwhelmed by the continued success.
Heading Off: Chatham Islands
Today we're heading off to the Chatham Islands where the annual Festival of Science has just kicked off. Audio
When everyone is closing, what keeps a restaurant alive?
The roll call of restaurant closures continues to build, so what is it about some stalwarts that makes them stand the test of time?
Newtown homeless woes: 'We need some assistance if we are going to help them'
The government is facing growing calls to deal with a homelessness "crisis" in Wellington, after RNZ revealed residents and businesses are concerned about an increase of rough sleepers and anti-social…
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, as chilly temperatures stubbornly remain around the motu, fashion writer and panel… Audio
Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch
A person reportedly received serious injuries and has been transported to hospital.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 2
In part two, community sports organisations are crying out for more more volunteers after a 40% drop in people signing up since the pandemic. And finally, is this the longest standing classroom toy… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation… Audio
