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The highest and lowest priced properties sold this year
5 Dec 2025From a two bedroom apartment that went for just $15,000 to a $35 million seaside mansion, 2025 has seen some pretty remarkable property sales. Latest data from Cotality shows the national median house… Audio
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Professor sparks debate after refusing to reply to emails beginning 'hey'
5 Dec 2025A Victoria University Professor has sparked a debate over what is acceptable language after she posted on social media saying she ignores emails from students if they use the greeting "hey", as she… Audio
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Children injured after chemical mixup at childcare centre
5 Dec 2025At least five children have been taken to hospital with chemical burns after an apparent mix up at a Christchurch childcare centre. Emergency services were called to the centre, in the suburb of… Audio
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The Pre-Panel for 5 December 2025
5 Dec 2025Wallace Chapman and producer Tessa Guest preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
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Food: Caramelised Onion Sausage Roll Wreath
5 Dec 2025Time to talk food and today we're joined by Alix Mahy, who's behind One Hand Stirring, a one stop shop for family, and budget, friendly recipes. Her recipe is here Audio
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NZ Live: Jorydn with a Why is in Studio A
5 Dec 2025It's time for NZ Live and today we feature an artist who's all set to provide the soundtrack to your summer; it's Jordyn with a Why. Jordyn released her debut album 'Hibiscus Moon, Love & Justice'… Audio
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Film Review: Zooptopia 2 and Nuremberg
5 Dec 2025Film critic Kate Rodger joins Jesse to share her take on Nuremberg and Zootopia 2. Audio
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Freaky Friday
5 Dec 2025Every week before 2pm we delve into your strangest and spookiest experiences. As always if you have one to share, drop us a message on 2101 and our producers will be in touch. Today Jesse is speaking… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025
Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport; The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a… Audio
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Why makes a successful company stand out from the rest?
5 Dec 2025It's fair to say businesses in almost every industry, right across the country, have been doing it tough recently. Which is why it is so good to celebrate excellence and shout out about those doing… Audio
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How can we ensure our kids are safe playing sport?
We're all aware of the benefits of children playing sport; learning to work as part of a team, increasing fitness, developing self-confidence, the list goes on. But these benefits can only be realised… Audio
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What's going on with property prices in Auckland?
5 Dec 2025House prices in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland continue to lag behind many other parts of the country Cotality has released its latest data which shows a 0.1 percent lift in values for New Zealand in… Audio
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Weekend sports preview with reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe
5 Dec 2025Between the FIFA World Cup Draw, a spicy A-league derby, and the final battle for the Formula 1 drivers championship - it's a huge weekend of sport. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to… Audio
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Midday Rural News for 5 December 2025
5 Dec 2025An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 5 December 2025
5 Dec 2025An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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Construction begins on new Waikato medical school
5 Dec 2025Construction begins on new Waikato medical school Audio
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Some Air NZ crew set to strike on December 18th
5 Dec 2025The E tu union has notified Air New Zealand of a strike on December 18th, off the back of a deal with other cabin crews. Nikki Dines is Air New Zealand's chief people officer and spoke to Charlotte… Audio
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The week that was
5 Dec 2025Comedians Pinky Agnew and Donna Brookbanks bring some of the lighter stories of the past week, including the latest stats on how many butter chickens New Zealanders ordered on Uber Eats in the past… Audio
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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
5 Dec 2025Sam discusses a big week for Liam Lawson, the All Blacks World Cup draw, Black Caps, Ashes and the A-League derby. Audio
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Around the motu: Kereama Wright reports on Whakatane
5 Dec 2025Kereama discusses a local rahui on collection of seafood and Whakatane's major Nándor Tánczos on government plans to restrict rates increases Audio
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Music reviewer Jeremy Taylor
5 Dec 2025Jeremy Taylor from Slowboat Records plays a brand new track from The Phoenix Foundation, new music from Dijon, who has co-produced Bon Iver and Justin Beiber, and UK born soulful singer-songwriter… Audio
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Book review: Queen Esther by John Irving
5 Dec 2025Lisa Adler of Unity Books Wellington reviews Queen Esther by John Irving, published by Simon & Schuster. Audio
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Medical drone trial a success, what next?
5 Dec 2025A drone successfully delivered medical supplies to a remote island in the Western Bay of Plenty last week. Audio
