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'People love this building': Dean welcomes mayor's cathedral support
The cost to rebuild the earthquake-damaged Christ Church Cathedral was priced at $219m in 2024, leaving a shortfall of about $85m.
'Explosive substance' that led to street being evacuated identified
The Defence Force said an explosive ordnance disposal team found a jar of crystallized picric acid.
The Pre-Panel for 13 March 2026
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's instalment of The Panel. Audio
Remains washed up on island identified
Ferzil Babu was swept off rocks east of Whangārei almost two years ago while fishing with a friend.
A new survey shows we're losing faith in the internet
Earlier this week we saw a headline that piqued our interest, it said New Zealand is losing faith in the internet. The Newsroom article is based on a survey by InternetNZ which showed that one in five… Audio
Meet the Rotorua teenager squashing the competition
Animaia Payne has won major squash titles including the Oceania Junior Championships, the New Zealand Juniors, and a gold medal at the Aims Games. Audio
How drones and other technology is transforming the battlefield
Last night SYOS Aerospace won Business of The Year at the Tauranga Business awards, recognised for its "rapid growth and global relevance". Audio
How sex workers are keeping their STI rates down
A new study confirms what the sex industry has long said: diligent sex workers are professionals when it comes to avoiding some sexually transmitted infections.
Suzanne McFadden: Telling women's stories
Suzanne compiles family documentaries, and 85 percent of her clientele are men. The accomplished women's sports journalist asks: why do women feel like they don't have a story to tell? Audio
Political/Philosophy with Natalia Albert
Political scientist Natalia Albert joins Emile to discuss a less-talked about 2026 coalition recipe: Labour and Opportunity. Audio
Christchurch cordon lifted after 'concerning' substance found
An emergency alert sent to people in the area said a "high-risk explosive substance" was found.
Wellington Water apologises for smell after fans go on at Moa Point
Crews at Moa Point wastewater treatment plant restarted its ventilation system to remove gases and smells from the facility yesterday.
Wellington mayor gets three-year plan over line
The triennium plan - the first by the council in nearly a decade - was adopted by majority vote on Thursday, 15 votes to three.
The Pre-Panel for 12 March 2026
Wallace Chapman previews tonight's edition of The Panel. Audio
Death on Auckland road not suspicious
The person died after a suspected medical event, police say.
Solving the World's Problems: What is going on in Wellington?
This is our regular segment where we like to solve some problems, this week Dave Armstrong joins Jesse to discuss some Wellington woes. Audio
Kākāpo livestream draws international attention
People from across the world have tuned in to watch kākāpō Rakiura live from her nest.
Womad festival returns as organisers 'have another shot'
After taking a year off, organisers say they're ready to "have another shot" at hosting the popular music festival.
Raincoat no longer waterproof? A textile scientist explains why - and how to fix it
There are some simple ways to make sure that old raincoat still keeps you dry.
Person arrested after armed police descend on Kāpiti Coast property
The public is asked to avoid the area.
