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4:15 PM.The bill banning smoking cars with children has passed its first reading but has immediately faced criticism form the opposition. National says the bill needs major work as it does little to… Read more Audio

4:08 PM.Primary School Principals have rejected the government's latest pay offer, despite primary school teachers accepting it. The deal would leave principals at smaller schools earning less than senior… Read more Audio

4:05 PM.A report has suggested that longer parliamentary terms would enable the Government to better look at issues long term, and avoid what some call the "short term-ism" that can afflict policy making. The… Read more Audio

4:03 PM.First Primary School Principals have rejected the government's latest pay offer, despite primary school teachers accepting it. The deal would see most teachers pay go up by 18 percent over three years… Read more Audio

3:56 PM.What the Panellists Rodney Hide and Ali Mau have been thinking. Audio

3:45 PM.A new product is causing controversy online, makeup for your entire body. What's the message this sends to people? Ali Ventura discusses the arguments. Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Wallace Chapman is joined by Rodney Hide, former Act Party leader, and Ali Mau, Executive Producer at Stuff and columnist. 

4:55 PM.A person has died while riding a Lime e-scooter in Auckland last night. Lime Scooters confirmed they have been in contact with police and the 59-year-old victim's family.  Read more Audio

4:46 PM.The Prime Minsiter has said there will be a Government building programme next year but she can't guarantee that Kiwibuild will be a part of it.  Read more Audio

4:40 PM.There have been concern from parents and those in the community about some schools not allowing students to go until any outstanding fees or donations are paid up.  Read more Audio

4:38 PM.What is your favourite superhero film? Why? Audio

4:33 PM.The big screen Batman turns 30 and so its a good time to celebrate some of those Batpeople that have come and gone ever since Gotham City's favourite son graced the big screen in Tim Burtons noir… Read more Audio

4:26 PM.The gender-reveal cake gained traction in 2009 with reality TV stars and everyday couples cutting open cakes dyed pink or blue - which apparently denotes sexuality. But no more! The gimmick is waning.

4:20 PM.The government will introduce a bank deposit guarantee scheme, to give customers better protection if their bank was to go under. It is part of the review of the Reserve Bank Act. Read more Audio

4:09 PM.Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. Just 45 minutes later, a second National MP, Alastair Scott, also announced he'd also be retiring at the election. Read more Audio

4:03 PM.Senior National MP Amy Adams will retire from politics at the 2020 election. The Selwyn MP has decided to step down form her spokesperson roles in the meantime. Just 45 minutes later, a second… Read more Audio

3:55 PM.What the Panellists Russell Brown and Alexia Russell have been thinking. Read more Audio

3:45 PM.People are more honest than expected, according to a study about what happens when people find wallets. Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Wallace Chapman is joined by Alexia Russell, journalist and producer of The Detail podcast, and Russell Brown, journalist and owner of the Public Address.

4:57 PM.We've been ranked the second most peaceful country in the world. The Global Peace Index report measures "the peacefulness" of 163 countries. Iceland took the top spot unsurprisingly.  Read more Audio

4:49 PM.Over the years, there have been stories about what these teenagers can or cannot wear to their school ball but one school in Kerikeri has decided to let the students decide the dress code. And it's… Read more Audio

4:44 PM.A new safe sex billboard has caused some consternation from some who have seen it. The billboards are the latest in the Ending HIV campaign from the Aids Foundation.  Read more Audio

4:42 PM.What were your favourite fireworks growing up? Read more Audio