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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, as chilly temperatures stubbornly remain around the motu, fashion writer and panel… Audio
Offenders flee serious assault in Christchurch
A person reportedly received serious injuries and has been transported to hospital.
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 2
In part two, community sports organisations are crying out for more more volunteers after a 40% drop in people signing up since the pandemic. And finally, is this the longest standing classroom toy… Audio
The Panel with Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs Part 1
Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Deborah Hart and Andie McCombs. First, a controversial West Coast mine has been declined for the fast track process. Is the legislation… Audio
Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns
He was convicted of sexual offending against girls and women at the West Coast Christian community.
How do you brew beer without the booze?
Non-alcoholic beer consumption is on the rise, but making it taste delicious is a tricky puzzle for brewers.
How do pensioners make their dollars stretch?
Neil McAndrew and Betty Laing have a lifetime of wisdom to draw on when it comes to making their pension dollar go further.
Wellington deputy mayor on homelessness in Newtown
The Wellington suburb of Newtown is getting a bad rap and has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Wellington Deputy mayor and councillor for the Kaikawawa southern ward Laurie Foon spoke to… Audio
Hospitality industry on govt's two new work visas
Farmers, winemakers and tour operators are welcoming the government's announcement of two new work visas to help bring workers into the country - but the hospitality industry says it's been left out… Audio
NZ govt criticised for slowness in recognising a Palestinian state
While other western nations declare their intention to recognise a Palestinian state, the New Zealand government is being described as a "laggard" for delaying its position on statehood. The… Audio
Kiwi popstar stuns judges on The Voice Australia
26-year-old Cassie Henderson recently won Best Pop Artist at the Aotearoa Music Awards.
Is Mr Ed the country's longest-serving class toy?
For 15 years, the students of Piha Community Preschool have brought Mr Ed all over the world, around New Zealand and Auckland. Somehow, he hasn't been lost.
Sports with Jamie Wall
RNZ sports whiz Jamie Wall joins Emile Donovan to debrief the week that was in sport. Audio
'Heartless' sea lion attacks need to stop, advocates say
Three endangered sea lions were shot near Ōamaru on Saturday. Audio
Where have all the coaches gone?
There's a volunteer crisis hitting grassroots sport in New Zealand.
Three sea lions shot dead near Ōamaru
The Department of Conservation says three endangered sea lions were shot at the mouth of the Waitaki river on Saturday. DOC's operations director for the South Island Aaron Fleming spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Rare ostrich Birkin fails to find a new owner
The pre-loved azure coloured Hermès Birkin was valued between $28,000 and $32,000, but no one wanted to pay that much when it went under the hammer in Auckland.
First submissions against govt's pay equity changes heard
The first submissions have been heard by a People's Select Committee designed to challenge the government's rushed changes to the Equal Pay Amendment Act. Reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte… Audio
Bret McKenzie, NZSO win over whole family with creepy-crawly carnival
On a wintry Wellington Sunday night an insect themed classical concert for children was just the ticket.
Bloc Party woo 'handsome' Christchurch crowd with old favourites
For a band whose trajectory has gone off script numerous times, it's intriguing to see a name like Bloc Party still resonates.
