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Our Changing World Getting ready for H5N1 bird flu
5:00 am today2020 saw the start of two global pandemics. Covid-19, of course, but also H5N1 bird flu. The latter has swept around the world leaving millions of dead wild birds and marine mammals in its wake. It… Audio
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Maurice Gee remembered
Historian and Maurice Gee biographer Rachel Barrowman joins Emile Donovan to reflect on the life of one of New Zealand's most beloved and enduring novelists. Audio
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BBC World Lookahead with Jonathan Frewin
16 Jun 2025BBC World journalist Jonathan Frewin joins Emile Donovan to look at some of the events making headlines internationally, including Israel's attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, an upcoming debate in… Audio
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West Coast's Regent Theatre saved by Council
16 Jun 2025Last week, the Grey District Council decided to throw the struggling theatre a lifeline and voted to take over its financial troubles. West Coast Theatre Trust chairman Andy Ross joins Emile Donovan.
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Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz and journalist Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week in sport. Audio
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Is this the end of the Iranian regime?
16 Jun 2025Former Australian ambassador to Lebanon and research scholar at ANU's Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies Ian Parmeter joins Emile Donovan. Audio
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The Panel Expanded
16 Jun 2025An extra half hour with Wallace begins with a preview of Nights with host Emile Donovan and ends with some wonderful listener interaction. But in the middle Wallace talks with Grant, a man who so… Audio
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The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 2
16 Jun 2025This half hour the panel hears about potential changes to sick leave and they learn about the infamous Madonna Disco Lite Dynasty Stereo ES-555 Boom Box, made famous by Madonna. One of its ilk is… Audio
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The Panel with Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti Part 1
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Jo McCarroll and Rajorshi Chakraborti. They discuss why police are paid to train, but healthcare workers and other professions are not and… Audio
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Dissapointment and grief as food rescue service set to close
16 Jun 2025There is disappointment and grief that a food rescue service and community hub in Wellington is set to close after 15 years. The Free Store redistributes surplus food from more than 60 eateries free… Audio
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UK moves jets to Middle east amid Israel-Iran conflict
16 Jun 2025United Kingdom correspondent Edward O'Driscoll spoke to Lisa Owen about the UK moving jets to the Middle East amid the Iran-Israel conflict, all while Sir Keir Starmer attends the G7 meeting Audio
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Evening business for 16 June 2025
16 Jun 2025News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Nico Porteous stepping away ahead of Winter Olympics
16 Jun 2025Two-time Winter Olympic Games medalist Nico Porteous won't wear the silver fern again as the 23-year-old announced he was stepping out of competition. He isn't calling it a retirement but he is… Audio
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Hillmorton patient killed brother decades before second murder
16 Jun 2025A Christchurch woman who was brutally murdered by her gardener had no idea he'd killed before and had spent years as a mental health patient. Faye Phelps' son is adament his 83 year old mother would… Audio
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Kiwis told to leave Iran and Israel amid conflict
16 Jun 2025Kiwis in Iran and Israel are being advised to leave as soon as it is safe to do so, as both countries promise new waves of attacks. On Friday, Israel attacked Iran by targeting nuclear sites, but… Audio
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Workers could be worse off under potential change to sick leave
16 Jun 2025Government plans to change the number of paid sick days workers can take could leave part time employees worse off. Since changes in 2021 New Zealand workers are legally entitled to ten paid sick days… Audio
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The 100 top restaurant dishes in Auckland
16 Jun 2025Aucklanders have nominated the city's top 100 restaurant dishes. The fifth annual 'Iconic Auckland Eats' list whittled down well over 3000 submissions to a selection of 100 local restaurants. Felix… Audio
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Deadly Israel-Iran conflict enters fourth day
16 Jun 2025The deadly conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its fourth day, with warnings of new missile attacks amid international pleas for de-escalation. The deathtoll in both countries is mounting… Audio
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Passengers trapped in fatal Taranaki capsizing
16 Jun 2025A witness to Sunday's tragic capsizing in Taranaki, which claimed two lives, has said the small pleasure boat was side-on to breakers at the Patea bar before being swamped. Paul Mandela said the… Audio
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Crusaders and Chiefs lined up for Super Rugby final
16 Jun 2025The Crusaders and Chiefs have both secured a spot in the Super Rugby Pacific final after hair-raising games for both teams in the semi's. Sports reporter Jamie Wall spoke to Lisa Owen. Audio
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Harness racer dragged across track, holds on to save horse
16 Jun 2025Video of a harness racer, who was dragged face down for metres by her bolting horse, has gone viral with the footage viewed more than 1.5 million times. Crystal Hackett had just won a race at… Audio
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Conflict between Israel, Iran continues to escalate
16 Jun 2025Middle East correspondent, Perry Wilton spoke to Lisa Owen about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran threatening to destabilise the region further. Audio
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Price of butter continues to head upwards
16 Jun 2025The price of butter has continued to rise, and could be set to stay that way for some time according to dairy analysts. The demand for reasonably priced butter has seen it become a fundraising… Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 16 June 2025
16 Jun 2025Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's marlarky. Audio
