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The Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack (part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David Slack speak to the mother of New Zealand Commonwealth swimmer, Eve Thomas. Plus, the have a robust conversation… Audio
The Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David speak discuss the cost of living payment, the full re-opening of our border. Also, they give their thoughts on whether New Zealand is… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Janet Wilson and David Slack
Wallace and panellists Janet Wilson and David Slack speak to a young couple who have traded in the homeownership dream for the freedom of caravaning. Plus, our panellists tell us what has been on… Audio
Whangārei council votes to fund riverside conference centre
Plans to build a riverside conference centre in Whangārei are no longer dead in the water.
Last year the council refused to help pay for the Ōruku Landing project - originally pitched by private… Audio
Climbers' Remarkables rescue after avalanche, night in snow cave
It's remarkable for a few reasons. Two lucky climbers have been rescued on Double Cone in the Remarkables ranges after narrowly dodging an avalanche and having to dig themselves into a snow cave to… Video, Audio
Cardiac surgeon fears deaths as operation delays continue
A cardiac surgeon fears patients will die on waiting lists, as operations continue to be delayed.
The Cardiac Society says patients needing urgent procedures are now waiting much longer than normal.
…Cafes desperate for baristas, thousands of vacancies across NZ
Cafes are crying out for baristas as the industry faces thousands of vacancies around the country.
And as Louise Ternouth reports, the worker shortage is causing owners to compete at unsustainable… Audio
NIMBYism stalls terraced housing development in Glendowie
A multi-terrace housing development in Auckland's affluent eastern suburbs has hit the skids because it does not fit the leafy single house character of the neighbourhood. Video, Audio
About 40,000 people experiencing homelessness in Auckland
About 41,000 people will be bedding down tonight without adequate access to housing - basically the population of Gisborne. And more than a quarter of people are struggling to make ends meet at the… Video, Audio
Auckland bus drivers earn raise as shortages force 1500 cancellations a day
Bus services in Auckland are being cancelled at an average rate of almost 1500 a day.
Auckland Transport figures show in July there were some days with almost 2000 cancellations. AT announced today… Video, Audio
Schools threatened with explosive device, police say
At least a dozen schools across the country have been forced into lockdown or evacuated, after being threatened by phone. Police are investigating after schools in Masterton, Kaikoura, Greymouth… Video, Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor (part 2)
Today on the second half of The Panel, Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor discuss the bill that will create NZ's first smoke free generation. Plus, they speak to our audience… Audio
The Panel with Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor (part 1)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor talk about falling house prices and how to prevent your roof coming unstuck in this wild weather. Also, they talk about… Audio
The Pre-Panel with Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor
Wallace and panellists Catherine Robertson and Phil Taylor hear the latest on Dunedin's flooding from Mayor, Aaron Hawkins and speak to a street artist is seeing red over taggers destroying his… Audio
Associate Education Minister to meet principals over staff, student stress
The Associate Education Minister is offering to meet secondary principals who say schools are at breaking point with the stress of staff shortages and student absences. Video, Audio
Court of Appeal grapples with question of life sentences for teens
The Court of Appeal has been grappling with the issue of the fairness or otherwise of life sentences for young people.
The case being heard relates to three people, who committed murder when they… Audio
Christchurch flooding: Water boss urges patience with flushing toilets
Christchurch City Council head of Three Waters and Waste Helen Beaumont says the city's water networks are responding reasonably well to the heavy rain.
She told Checkpoint the flood levels in… Video, Audio
Wellington liquor shop mulls future after ram raid
Another ram raid, leaving another business owner sweeping broken glass and considering shutting up shop for good.
Thirsty Liquor in Wellington's Island Bay is the latest to be targeted - with a… Video, Audio
Luxon admits Te Puke post a mistake while in Hawaii
National leader Christopher Luxon admits it was a mistake to share posts on social media suggesting he was visiting provincial New Zealand when we was actually holidaying in Hawaii.
Luxon travelled… Audio
Major flooding in Christchurch after record-setting heavy rain
Many areas of Christchurch are underwater, dealing with what's been described as the worst flooding since the earthquakes.
The high tide has just passed, with the rivers already running across roads… Video, Audio
