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Sculptures secured for wild and windy Art in the Park opening
Eden Park is hosting more than 3000 artworks, including 85 sculptures on the same grass the All Blacks play on.
The Pre-Panel for 18 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer José Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
'Irreplaceable': Man laments loss of dad's vintage cars in blaze
"That's an irreplaceable collection ... Once those sheds caught fire, it was game over," says Ben Lappage after a fire tore through his property. Audio
Two more arrests after supermarket carpark altercation
Police have made more arrests following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September 2025
In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in… Audio
Master Builders chief executive on state of industry
In just a few years, the construction industry went from post-Covid boom to gloom, despite record home consents in 2022. Master Builders chief executive, Ankit Sharma spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Poll shows NZ divided on capital gains tax
Introducing a capital gains tax continues to be a major point of contention with the New Zealand public - highlighted by the results of an RNZ-Reid Research poll. Partner at Deloitte Robin Walker… Audio
Teen's death tied to govt failure on unsafe furniture
A coroner has found a Canterbury teenager likely died because the government has failed to protect against unsafe furniture now common in New Zealand's homes. Timothy Brown reports. Audio
Words on the Street: Inside the role of a mobile librarian
Beyond literacy and reading pleasure, a mobile library helps those seeking social connections, self-reflection or even a bit of tech advice.
New Zealand's star turn in athletics
Athletics commentator Sarah Cowley Ross joins Emile Donovan to explain the work going on behind the scenes to make our athletes so competitive. Audio
'At least we're going to have a bus': School routes saved for now
News that buses carrying teens to secondary school in Palmerston North will not be scrapped next year is being cautiously welcomed by parents.
Woman dies after Auckland crash
Police were called to a two-vehicle crash in the Auckland suburb of Ellerslie.
Watch: Wellington Circus Hub marks 20 years with big plans
After nearly closing in the pandemic, the Circus Hub is charting a 10-year plan that includes a "tentless tour" and a national circus school. Audio
Second man linked to Two by Twos fights to keep name secret
A second Northland man facing sex offence charges, who is linked to a secretive sect known as the Two by Twos, is fighting to keep his name secret.
Body found in water in Western Bay of Plenty
Emergency services were called to the scene near Plummers Point Road.
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 September 2025
In today's episode, nurses turn their backs on the Health Minister, hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island… Audio
Snoop Dogg NZ show canned days out
The hip hop legend was set to play one show for over-18s in Auckland this weekend.
Why are New Zealand musicians leaving Spotify?
Explainer - Top New Zealand bands like Tiki Taane and The Bats are leaving Spotify behind. Why?
RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop on more concerts at Eden Park
The government is facing push back from residents over its aspiration to bring more concerts to Eden Park. RMA Reform minister Chris Bishop spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Ruapehu mayor hopes petition will help save Chateau Tongariro
Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton hopes a 15,000 strong petition presented to Parliament on Tuesday can help save the historic Chateau Tongariro Hotel. Kirton spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
