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'Wicked' problems need a new approach
Former chief science advisor and now Director of the Koi Tū Centre for Informed Futures, Sir Peter Gluckman, says we can't begin to solve New Zealand's problems without what he calls consensual… Audio
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The Panel Plus
2 Dec 2025An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then, fashion critic Emma Gleason is back, this time for a walk in the shoes of retro… Audio
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The Panel with Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 2
In part two, a group of Hawkes Bay parents are outraged their school bus route has been cancelled with next-to-no notice. Then, an unsuspecting style of dance is enjoying a global resurgence - and… Audio
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The Panel with Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett, Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Steve McCabe and Holly Bennett. First up, a new report looking at sexual violence in New Zealand recommends a complete rethink of… Audio
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Australia rolls out National Artificial Intelligence Plan
2 Dec 2025Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Albanese Government rolling out its new "National Artificial Intelligence Plan" in a bid to encourage innovation and investment in the… Audio
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Evening business for 2 December 2025
News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio
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Tall Blacks begin world cup qualification campaign
2 Dec 2025The Tall Blacks have started their world cup qualification campaign with back-to-back losses to the Australian Boomers. Both games were decided within the last minute of play, but fans missed the… Audio
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Police Commissioner faces questions during Scrutiny Week
2 Dec 2025A suite of decision-makers have been put through their paces at Parliament today - facing questions as part of a jam-packed Scrutiny Week. In the last half hour, a hearing with the Police… Audio
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Food safety officers at Christchurch school after rancid meals served
Food safety officers have today been at the Christchurch school which yesterday was delivered rotten and stinky meals as part of the Government's school lunch programme. Haeata Community Campus, which… Audio
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Mum worried about making house safe after play sand tests positive for asbestos
2 Dec 2025A Lower Hutt mum whose kids' Kmart play sand tested positive for asbestos says she's stressed out and worried about whether she's done enough to make sure her kids and house are safe. Several coloured… Audio
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New weapon aiming to destroy hornets to be introduced
2 Dec 2025A new weapon that aims to destroy invasive yellow hornets and their nests is about to be introduced in Auckland. Advanced tracking technology from the Netherlands has arrived to help Biosecurity New… Audio
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Renewed call for argiculture minister to be removed
There is a renewed call for the Minister responsible for animal welfare to be stripped of his portfolio over allegations of an "egregious conflict of interest". Animal rights organisation SAFE… Audio
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Black Caps' Test Championship campaign kicks off
2 Dec 2025The Black Caps' Test Championship campiagn has kicked off in Christchurch, with the first of three test matches against the West Indies getting underway this morning. Sports reporter Jonty Dine spoke… Audio
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Burial plaques stolen off soldiers graves in Invercargill
2 Dec 2025The boss of a Southland RSA is not pulling his punches after thieves pinched burial plaques off soldiers graves at an Invercargill cemetery. Police believe they were stolen from the St Johns Cemetery… Audio
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Tensions between Venezuela and America ramp up
2 Dec 2025United States correspondent Todd Zwillich spoke to Lisa Owen about tensions betwene Venezuela and America ramping up along with concerns over US air strikes on alleged drug trafficking boats, as well… Audio
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Small businesses advised not to panic over arrival of IKEA
2 Dec 2025Small busineses are being advised not to panic over the arrival of retail giant IKEA. The 34,000 square metre store is stocked with 7,500 unique products, with forecasts suggesting up to 20,000… Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 2 December 2025
2 Dec 2025Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
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Feature: Ruby Tandoh digests food culture in 2025
2 Dec 2025Food isn't just something we eat anymore. We're served up food culture all day long, whether we invite it in or not, feeding our cravings and shaping our choices in ways we don't always notice. Ruby… Audio
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Music feature: An insight into Emmylou Harris
It's rare that someone is able to thrive in both roles, but Emmylou Harris was able to do just that - and that's why she is the focus of our music feature today. As if releasing 26 solo albums wasn't… Audio
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Update on Oz with Brad Foster
Let's chat about what's happening in Australia and here to share the news from across the Tasman is Brad Foster. Today Brad looks at the move to extend the lifespan of the largest coal fired power… Audio
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Book Critic: Claire Mabey shares her picks
Let's chat books now and our critic Claire Mabey has some excellent offerings - especially if you're thinking of books for Christmas: Good Things Come and Go by Josie Shapiro Wrapping Things by Linda… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
2 Dec 2025The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years; Finance Minister Nicola Willis has… Audio
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Podcast Critic: The Wonder of Stevie
Podcast Critic Elliot Childs shares his listening recommendations: Cannonball The Wonder of Stevie. Audio
