Life And Society
Kiwi winner at British Fashion Awards
A New Zealander has been crowned the inaugural Costume Designer of the Year at the British Fashion Awards. Kate Hawley spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
IKEA finally opening its doors in Auckland
After years of anticipation, IKEA is about to open its doors to the New Zealand public. Finn Blackwell spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
DOC warns lives at risk due to warnings being ignored
Up to 20 people a day are risking their lives venturing into closed areas of a popular Aoraki-Mt Cook National Park track, where construction and explosive work is under way. DOC operations manager… Audio
Another tough year for Auckland hospitality sector
It's been another tough year for hospitality, with few restaurants and bars immune to the cost of living crisis. For an insight on the industry we're joined by Lucien Law, founder and chief executive… Audio
New Zealand's most Googled words revealed
The most Googled phrases and words for 2025 are out today, and you might be surprised by what kiwis have been searching for. Google New Zealand's Communications and Public Affairs Manager, Carrie… Audio
Campground hit by tornado in Manawatu
The caretaker of the campground hit by a tornado in Manawatu yesterday says they're lucky no one was more seriously injured, or killed. Lance Phillips is a resident and caretaker of the Dudding Lake… Audio
'It reminds me of being a kid': People keeping letter writing alive
Slower pace of letter writing appeals to young Kiwis. Audio
'Cheap, tacky and tired looking': Do we need public Christmas tree displays?
Towns and cities across Aotearoa are hoisting their trees into place - symbols that, for many, come with a hefty price-tag.
Why flying is still the safest way to travel
Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence
Get your Christmas cards posted soon but who sends letters?
Reporter Ke-xin Li meets some young Kiwis who are connecting by writing letters Audio
Wonderful World of TradeMe with Emma Bacon
A round of golf with Richie McCaw, a Mt Maunganui apartment and a 1920s Rolls Royce - they're all on TradeMe this week. Audio
A year of aviation turbulence
Aviation under pressure: Airbus A320 glitch adds to a year of crashes, questions, and shaken confidence Audio
Thrift shop gets over 520kg in donations this year alone
And staff say they love working at Te Oraka so much, they'd do it for free.
The Panel Plus
An 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
The Pre-Panel for 2 December 2025
Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa preview tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025
The 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
Students, Style and Sustainability
Te Oraka is a secondhand shop and social enterprise run by students, for students and it operates a circular economy where all profits are fed back into the business. Katy Gosset visits the thriving… Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Wallace Chapman, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Emile Donovan. Then: summer starts today, which means more sunscreen to be slathered on limbs for the… Audio
The Panel with Tim Batt and Aimie Hines, Part 2
In part two, the UK is banning plastic-based wet wipes. Why won't New Zealand? Then, Warren 'Poppa' Ockwell has been spreading Christmas cheer for 25 years in Dunedin, building custom floats for the… Audio
IKEA CEO assures there will be no chaos
IKEA New Zealand's CEO says there will be no chaos as the Swedish retailer opens its first 34,000 square metre store in Auckland this week. In 2024 the Ikea was operating in 60 markets, with annual… Audio
