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The Waitangi Tribunal review
The government says it will launch a review into the Waitangi Tribunal to refocus the "scope, purpose and nature" of the Tribunal's inquiries back to its "original intent". Audio
Why is everyone raving about protein coffee?
It's what all the fitness folks are doing but what is 'proffee'? How do you make it? And is it good for everyone?
Lorde announces world tour, and snubs New Zealand
The Ultrasound tour will kick off in September covering North America, Europe and the UK, with no mention of the singer's homeland on the bill.
Rare signature from Queen Elizabeth up for auction
A rare signature from the late Queen Elizabeth the second made during a visit to Blenheim in the 1960s is up for auction in Dunedin this weekend. Ronnie Proctor from Proctor Auctions spoke to… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 9 May 2025
In today's episode, a new Pope has been found, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV, booze industry lobbyists have been given input into the development of alcohol policies, including… Audio
Five easy Mother's Day ideas for breakfast in bed
Keep the tradition alive with fluffy pancakes, crispy fritters or eggs mum's favourite way.
Heavy rain forecast for many parts of the country
The North Island is due for downpours on Friday with multiple orange warnings issued and it's not looking much better for our friends down South. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke… Audio
A tale of two choirs: 'Bit of what the world needs right now'
Two choirs, one from a Northland town with a population of 6000, the other from a metropolis of 17 million, are the subject of a new documentary.
The Panel with Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton. They discuss the dark side of the film industry, and the clam and tomato ice cream representing Dunedin. Audio
The Panel with Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton (Part 1)
Tonight on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Damien Venuto & Penny Ashton. They discuss: the rise of the feral cat, the latest political poll, and proposed changed to the building… Audio
The Pre-Panel for 8 May 2025
Jesse Mulligan is joined by The Panel host Wallace Chapman and producer Tom Riste-Smith to preview this evenings show. Audio
NZ Sporting History: Jody Cameron
This week we're joined by former Tall Fern legend Jody Cameron Jody competed at the Athens games with the Black Ferns in 2004 and now co-owns the all-female-owned basketball team the Northern Kahu… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 May 2025
In today's episode, the police watchdog has found officers were justified in shooting at a man who killed two people at a construction site in Auckland in 2023, a second Auckland school has reported a… Audio
New series looks into Indian migration to NZ
The latest census data shows the Indian population is now the third-largest ethnic group in New Zealand, boosted by an early influx way back in the early 1900's. Lifestyle reporter Jogai Bhatt spoke… Audio
Labour put forward bill aimed at tobacco lobbying
Labour's health spokesperson has put forward a member's bill which takes aim at lobbying from the tobacco industry. Labour health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Review: Marvel summons a B team, and gets back to basics
In recent outings there has barely been room for a plot, as endless characters entered and exited.
Group of spotted kiwi released in Nelson
A group of little spotted kiwi, also known as kiwi pukupuku, have spent their first night settling into their new home at Nelson's Brook Waimarama Sanctuary. Samantha Gee was there. Audio
Meteor shower visible in NZ skies
A meteor shower, which is actually a brightly burning trail of space debris left behind by Halleys Comet, will be visible in our skies over the next few days. Stardome astronomer Josh Aoraki spoke to… Audio
Why are there no standard clothing sizes?
Ready-to-wear clothing has really only been a thing for a relatively short time in history, especially in women's clothing.
Sea snakes washing up more and more on NZ shores
We welcome back a friend of Nights, Professor Bryan Fry, aka Venom Doc because of his passion for studying venomous creatures. Audio
