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Bus crashes into liquor store in Auckland's Silverdale
Fire and Emergency were called to the scene about 8pm.
Should vaping be easier or harder to access?
An Australian former health minister says New Zealand should be copying Australia's move to make vape products harder to access. Emeritus professor of public health Ruth Bonita is a vape advocate, and… Audio
Garlic brand recalled over Salmonella fears
MPI has issued the recall for the Deep Brand products due to the possible presence of Salmonella.
The multi-million-dollar plan to improve water quality in Christchurch
Christchurch city councillors have been presented with a plan to build a multi-million-dollar pump for Wairewa Lake Forsyth to improve water quality and reduce the risk of flooding.
Stricken oil and chemical tanker towed back to mainland
An open-ocean tugboat has started towing a stricken oil and chemical tanker off the coast of Stewart Island back to the mainland.
The Pre-Panel for 16 September 2025
Jesse is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Jose Barbosa to preview this evening's show. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16th September 2025
In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Audio
What we can learn from how NZ media covered Covid 19
How New Zealand media covered Covid-19 made the pandemic seem like a competition or a war the country was winning. That's according to a University of Otago study. Bioethics researchers analysed more… Audio
What is happening to our pharmacy industry?
A shortage of registered pharmacists means the sector is under an immense amount of pressure. Audio
Rock band Tool will return to NZ for one show
The American rock band are heading back to New Zealand for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, when the lead singer had the virus too.
Labour Leader Chris Hipkins on latest poll results
The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the political landscape in a deadlock -- the Labour Party still a nose ahead of National, but neither side able to govern alone. Labour Leader Chris Hipkins spoke… Audio
NZ runner Geordie Beamish wins world championship gold
New Zealand middle distance runner Geordie Beamish has claimed a stunning world championship gold in the 3000 metres steeplechase in Tokyo. Geordie's brother Hugo Beamish spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
More voters think current govt to blame for economic struggles
According to the RNZ-Reid Research poll, nearly half think things are not going well, and the net result keeps sliding poll-to-poll. Political reporter Giles Dexter has more. Audio
New RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament
The latest RNZ Reid Research poll points to a deadlocked Parliament, with Labour still narrowly ahead of National. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Overactive pelvic floor: can women store their anxiety 'down there'?
Some physiotherapists say they are treating more women, but research into the phenomenon is lacking.
Leaks, lost trust and the battle for local democracy
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake .
Emmys 2025 are shaping up to be an interesting night
From friendly but fierce co-star competition to a charity push to keep speeches short and sweet.
81-year-old fitness instructor cannot be stopped
Through four pregnancies and breast cancer, Paula Barrett says it's never to late to start looking after your mind and body.
Sir John Kirwan on All Blacks record loss
"Pulverised", "humiliated" and "shell-shocked". These aren't descriptors we're accustomed to applying to an All Blacks performance, but that's how the world's rugby media has responded to the team's… Audio
Leaked papers, low votes, huge stakes
With local body elections less than a month away, The Detail looks at what's at stake Audio
