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Threat sent to Auckland schools came from overseas
A threatening email and video that was sent to an Auckland school which put them, and two others into a lockdown, has been confirmed as being sent from overseas. Al Madina School's assistant principal… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 September
On today's episode, prime minister Christopher Luxon discusses a patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours, distressed… Audio
Primary students facing mental health challenges: Research
New research from the Education Review Office has found that primary school students are facing more mental health challenges which are getting in the way of learning. ERO's Education Evaluation… Audio
Treaty Principles Bill now includes mention of hapu and iwi
The ACT Party's contentious Treaty Principles Bill will now include specific mention of hapu and iwi. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Two Islamic schools in Auckland reopen after threats
Two Islamic schools in South Auckland have reopened today with police on site. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
PM Luxon on wait times at ED after patient dies
A patient who died in the waiting room of Rotorua Hospital's emergency department last month had been waiting three hours. Distressed staff say she should have been seen within an hour, but they were… Audio
Finalists for Silver Scrolls announced
The top five finalists for the APRA Silver Scroll award have been announced. The prestigious music award celebrates the art of songwriting in New Zealand. Music 101 host Charlotte Ryan spoke to Ingrid… Audio
Mill workers wait to find out whether they will lose jobs
Two-hundred-and-thirty mill workers will find out on Tuesday afternoon if they will keep their jobs or if the plant they work at is closing down. Winstone Pulp electrician and union delegate Daniel… Audio
Snow forecast for the deep south
MetService is forecasting a mix of thunderstorms, snow, rain, and even hail for the South Island and lower North Island on Tuesday. MetService meteorologist John Law spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Top five finalists announced for 2024 Silver Scrolls
Stan Walker is a double-finalist at this year's Silver Scrolls, up for both the top prize and the APRA Maioha Award.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 September 2024
On today's episode, police are investigating an email that was sent to staff at a Muslim primary school in Auckland, prompting the school and several others to close or restrict access, the Treaty… Audio
Treaty Principals Bill to be considered by cabinet
The Treaty Principles Bill, which proposes to redefine how Te Tiriti o Waitangi is interpreted in the courts and laws of Aotearoa will be considered by Cabinet on Monday. Rueben Taipari was one of the… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Monday 9 September
On today's episode, The IRD is giving the encrypted details of up to half a million taxpayers to Facebook and other social media platforms, multiple times a month for marketing campaigns, The Dean of… Audio
Church leaders urge MPs to not vote for Treaty Principals Bill
The Dean of Taranaki Cathedral says it is beyond grievous that ACT party leader David Seymour is pitching Te Tiriti O Waitangi as anti-democratic. The Dean of Taranaki Cathedral, the Very Reverend Jay… Audio
Firefighters in Otago fight vegetation fire
Otago fire fighters are finishing battling their 14th vegetation fire in two weeks on Monday morning. Fire and Emergency Incident Commander Bobby Lamont spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
The Panel with Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Selwyn Manning & Lynda Hallinan discuss a possible Capital Gains Tax, and the state of gun law in Aotearoa. Selwyn Manning is Managing Director & a… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 6th September 2024
Today on the Pre-Panel, Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith join Jesse Mulligan to preview tonight's show and discuss their favourite nuts. Audio
The Pre-Panel for 5th September 2024
Today on the pre-panel, Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith join Mark Leishman to preview tonight's show. Plus they discuss hobbies & heat pumps. Audio
Liam Finn will join Pearl Jam and Pixies for NZ shows
The Crowded House member joins the bill for the two November shows.
The Panel with Simon Wilson & Ali Jones (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman and panellists Simon Wilson & Ali Jones discuss the Paralympics and a bold new affordable homes plan spreading through Otago. Ali Jones is from Red PR and a… Audio